Trollope, Anthony
Can You Forgive Her?
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199578177
- author:
- Trollope, Anthony
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 752
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 3.3 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Classics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Alice Vavasor's life is marked by indecision, as she weighs her options between a marriage with her ambitious cousin George and a union with John Grey. Her dilemma is mirrored in the choices faced by those around her, including Lady Glencora, who must balance public expectation with private desire, and Mrs Greenow, who must navigate the complexities of love and financial security. Torn between duty and personal inclination, these women find themselves bound up in the cold realities of money and societal pressure. Can You Forgive Her? explores the exercise of power in various contexts, from the masculine world of politics to the domesticities of friendship and marriage. This novel is part of a series that showcases Trollope's range and diversity as a writer, offering a nuanced exploration of human relationships and the complexities of decision-making.