The Open Door and the Portrait: Stories of the Seen and the Unseen is a collection of works written by Margaret Oliphant, also known as Mrs. Oliphant. The Australian writer travels between worlds, revealing secrets and limits of sensations. Each of the stories invites readers to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of magic, religious beliefs and moral dilemmas. Stunning and unexpected turns of events, sophisticated style and well-built characters make this collection extraordinary and memorable. "The Open Door and the Portrait" is a literary masterpiece that will stay with the reader long after closing the last page.