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The Eustace Diamonds Vol. II
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- Book Synopsis
- The Eustace diamonds Vol. II revolves around a young widow who comes into possession of a valuable diamond necklace after marrying a wealthy but ailing husband. Her desire to maintain her social status and financial security leads her into a web of deception, manipulation, and legal disputes over the ownership of the jewels. The novel explores the intersection of greed, morality, and social ambition within the rigid structures of the British aristocracy. The beginning introduces the widow as she navigates the expectations placed upon her while also facing scrutiny over her inheritance. Her insistence on keeping the diamonds despite legal claims from her late husband's family sets the stage for deeper conflicts, as suspicions arise regarding her honesty and intentions. The narrative gradually unfolds to reveal the lengths she is willing to go to maintain her grasp on wealth and influence, drawing in suitors, rivals, and adversaries whose motivations further complicate her situation. The story examines the consequences of unchecked ambition and the precarious nature of status built on deception.
- About The Author
- Anthony Trollope was an English author and government worker during the Victorian era. He was born on April 24, 1815, and died on December 6, 1882. One of his most well-known works is a group of stories called the Chronicles of Barsetshire. These books are about an imaginary county called Barsetshire. Besides that, he wrote novels about current events, politics, society, gender problems, and more. In the last few years of his life, Trollope's literary image took a hit, but by the middle of the 20th century, he had gained some fans back. He was smart, well-educated, and a Fellow of New College, Oxford. Father of Thomas Trollope was Rev. (Thomas) Anthony Trollope, rector of Cottered, Hertfordshire. Anthony Trollope was the sixth son of Sir Thomas Trollope, 4th Baronet. The baronetcy was later given to people who were related to Anthony Trollope's second son, Frederic. Because Thomas Trollope was born into a wealthy family, he wanted his boys to be raised as gentlemen and go to Oxford or Cambridge.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9789371139700
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Double 9 Books, (01 April 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 318
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 140 x 18 mm
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