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In the captivating third installment of The Chronicles of Barsetshire, Dr. Thorne delves into the intricate world of love and social challenges. While some characters from the previous books, The Warden and Barchester Towers, make appearances, theres no need to have read them to fully appreciate this tale. The story revolves around Mary Thorne, the niece of Doctor Thomas Thorne, and her romantic entanglement with Frank Gresham, the sole heir of a local squire. However, the true hero, as revealed by the omniscient narrator, is the doctor himself. Themes of social exclusion due to illegitimacy, ...

Join Phineas Finn, the charismatic hero from an earlier installment, as he makes his triumphant return to London from Scotland, diving back into the tumultuous world of politics. Faced with challenges and obstacles, he manages to reclaim his seat in Parliament and reestablish his place in the social elite. As he navigates a web of intrigue and romance, Phineass journey is filled with excitement and unexpected twists. - Summary by Deon Gines

Clara Amedroz is a sharp-witted and virtuous heroine navigating the challenging landscape of love and societal expectations in her time. With two eligible suitors at her feet, she chooses the sophisticated and charming Captain Aylmer, only to quickly discover his true nature. As Clara grapples with her initial decision, she begins to recognize the unwavering love of Will Belton, the suitor she turned away. In true Trollope fashion, the story weaves in captivating sub-plots, including Claras bond with the socially ostracized Mr. and Mrs. Askerton, whose unconventional living arrangement ...

Anthony Trollope is most famous for his portrait of the professional and landed classes of Victorian England, especially in his Palliser and Barsetshire novels. But he was also the author of one of the most fascinating autobiographies of the nineteenth century. Trollope was born in 1815, the product of a formidable mother and a tragically unsuccessful father who was socially ambitious for his sons. He was the victim of vicious bullying at Harrow and Winchester. But he had inherited his mother's determination, and managed later to carve out a successful career in the General Post Office while devoting every spare moment to writing. How he paid his groom to wake him every morning at 5:30 a.m. and disciplined himself to write 250 words every fifteen minutes has become part of literary legend. His efforts resulted in over sixty books, a sizable fortune, and fame, and his autobiography. Trollope looks back on his life with satisfaction. Perhaps as interesting as the facts he reveals and the opinions he records about Dickens and George Eliot, politics and the civil service are the judgments he passes on his own character.

Dive into the brilliance of Anthony Trollope with Orley Farm, a masterclass in character development that rivals the renowned Barsetshire series. Here, youll meet a vivid cast of characters such as the tormented Lady Mason, accused of forging a will; the devoted yet elderly Sir Peregrine Orme; the practical yet deeply affectionate Madeleine Stavely; and the capricious Sophia Furnival, among others. Trollope’s portrayal of these three-dimensional figures truly brings them to life. His sharp, insightful satire of the judicial system resonates powerfully, revealing court proceedings that feel ...