"Miss Marjoribanks" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel published in 1866. It follows Lucilla Marjoribanks, a determined young woman who takes it upon herself to improve the social life of Carlingford, a provincial English town. Through wit and careful scheming, Lucilla navigates society, manages her household, and orchestrates the town's social events. Along the way, she contends with romantic admirers, rival schemers, and the challenge of maintaining her authority while pursuing her ambitious vision for Carlingford's transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)