Cousin Henry - Anthony Trollope - Bog

Cousin Henry is a novel written by Anthony Trollope, first published in 1879. The story revolves around the character of Henry Jones, a timid and insecure man who lives with his wealthy cousin, Indefer Jones. When Indefer dies, he leaves his estate to Henry, but also leaves a note that he suspects Henry of betraying him. This leads Henry to feel guilty and paranoid, as he is unsure if he truly deserved the inheritance. As Henry tries to navigate his newfound wealth and status, he becomes increasingly haunted by his cousin's suspicions and the fear of being exposed as a fraud. He is also caught in a love triangle between his cousin's former fianc�����e, Isabel Brodrick, and her new suitor, Captain Aylmer. The novel explores themes of guilt, greed, and morality, as well as the complexities of family dynamics and inheritance. Trollope's writing is known for its rich character development and social commentary, and Cousin Henry is no exception.1879. Prolific English writer of novels dealing with Victorian life. Cousin Henry is perhaps the most unusual and intriguing of Trollope's shorter novels. Trollope's masterly handling of the novel's unlikely hero, a tiresome and timid coward, is notable for its insight and compassion. The story begins: I have a conscience, my dear, on this matter, said an old gentleman to a young lady, as the two were sitting in the breakfast parlour of a country house which looked down from the cliffs over the sea on the coast of Carmarthenshire. And so have I, Uncle Indefer; and as my conscience is backed by my inclination, whereas yours is not- See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.