Three novels of propriety and politics in Victorian England—the basis for the BBC adaptation. Also known as the Parliamentary Novels, the first three books in Anthony Trollope’s renowned series follow the lives of an aristocrat, his wife, and the political and social circles in which they move. Can You Forgive Her?: This revealing romp through proper society follows three different women who dare to defy Victorian standards. Phineas Finn: An adventurous Irishman sets out to find his fortune among proper English society—and winds up entering the world of Parliament. The Eustace Diamonds: An ambitious, keenly intelligent woman finds that lying is the easiest way to get through life.

The Palliser Novels is a series of six novels by Anthony Trollope. The common threads throughout the series are the wealthy aristocrat and politician Plantagenet Palliser, and his delightfully spontaneous, even richer wife, Lady Glencora. The plots involve British and Irish politics in varying degrees, specifically in and around Parliament. The novels were more commonly known as the Parliamentary Novels, before the BBC aired a television adaptation. Table of Contents: Can You Forgive Her? Phineas Finn The Eustace Diamonds Phineas Redux The Prime Minister The Duke's Children An Autobiography

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Palliser Novels: Complete Parliamentary Chronicles (All Six Novels in One Volume)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Palliser novels are six novels, also known as the "Parliamentary Novels", by Anthony Trollope. The common thread is the wealthy aristocrat and politician Plantagenet Palliser and (in all but the last book) his wife Lady Glencora. The plots involve British and Irish politics in varying degrees, specifically in and around Parliament. Plantagenet Palliser is a main character in the Palliser novels. First introduced as a minor character in The Small House at Allington, one of the Barsetshire novels, Palliser is the heir presumptive to the dukedom of Omnium. Palliser is a quiet, hardworking, conscientious man whose chief ambition in life is to become Chancellor of the Exchequer. After an unwise flirtation with the married Lady Dumbello (daughter of Dr. Grantly and granddaughter of the Reverend Mr Harding from The Warden and Barchester Towers), he agrees to an arranged marriage with the great heiress of the day, the free-spirited, spontaneous Lady Glencora M'Cluskie. Table of Contents: Can You Forgive Her? Phineas Finn The Eustace Diamonds Phineas Redux The Prime Minister The Duke's Children Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) was one of the most successful, prolific and respected English novelists of the Victorian era. Some of his best-loved works, collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, revolve around the imaginary county of Barsetshire. He also wrote perceptive novels on political, social, and gender issues, and on other topical matters. Trollope's literary reputation dipped somewhat during the last years of his life, but he regained the esteem of critics by the mid-twentieth century.

The Palliser Novels is a series of six novels by Anthony Trollope. The common threads throughout the series are the wealthy aristocrat and politician Plantagenet Palliser, and his delightfully spontaneous, even richer wife, Lady Glencora. The plots involve British and Irish politics in varying degrees, specifically in and around Parliament. The novels were more commonly known as the Parliamentary Novels, before the BBC aired a television adaptation._x000D_ Table of Contents:_x000D_ Can You Forgive Her?_x000D_ Phineas Finn_x000D_ The Eustace Diamonds_x000D_ Phineas Redux_x000D_ The Prime Minister_x000D_ The Duke's Children_x000D_ An Autobiography