The book "At his Doorstep: A Novel. Volume 1 (of 3)" by Mrs. Oliphant, is a fascinating story about life in English society of the 19th century. The main character, the young and ambitious Lucy Waldencraft, enters a new environment where she will face difficulties and challenges. The author skillfully describes the life of aristocrats and the struggle for a place in high society. Each character has a bright personality, and the plot unfolds in an exciting and unpredictable manner, leaving the reader in suspense until the last page. "On the threshold of his door" is a book that will not leave indifferent any fan of literature about the world of the Victorian era.