The Primrose Path

In The Primrose Path Mrs. Oliphant crafts a deeply emotional and moral tale centered on the life of John Diarmid a humble yet ambitious gardener in a Scottish village. With aspirations beyond his modest circumstances John dreams of a better life for himself and his wife Jeanie. However the journey toward these aspirations is fraught with temptation and personal turmoil.John’s desire to rise above his station leads him to leave his tranquil home for the bustling opportunities of Edinburgh. There he becomes entangled in a world of temptation and moral compromise. As he grapples with the seductive allure of urban life his values are tested and the idyllic simplicity of his former life becomes a distant memory. Jeanie steadfast and loving struggles to anchor John amidst his growing discontent and the consequences of his choices.