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Is He Popenjoy?

By Anthony Trollope

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a whirlwind of societal expectations and personal desires, a woman must choose between love and duty as family secrets threaten to upend her world.

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2009-08-28
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Summary

"Is He Popenjoy?" by Anthony Trollope is a story that sets the stage in the late 1800s with Mary Lovelace and Lord George Germain, whose lives highlight the difficulties of high society and what is expected of them by family. It mixes romance with thoughts on society, touching on subjects of class, what people must do, and what they want as people amid family pressures. The story starts by highlighting the importance of the location and people, especially Mary Lovelace, the Dean’s daughter, and Lord George Germain, whose love for her is difficult because of what his family wants and past relationships that didn't work out. Mary finds herself in a new relationship with Lord George and wrestles with love, duty, and the social roles expected of her as a woman of nobility, establishing a base for complex interactions.

About the Author

Anthony Trollope was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best-known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire. He also wrote novels on political, social, and gender issues, and other topical matters.

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