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That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 1

By Frances Eleanor Trollope

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A disastrous marriage unravels into a legacy of resentment and societal struggle for a father and daughter caught between expectations and circumstance.

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2011-04-24
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Summary

"That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 1" by Frances Eleanor Trollope is a tale of missteps and their lingering impact, focusing on Augustus Cheffington's unfortunate marriage to Susan Dobbs, a union that brings scorn and misfortune upon him. The story explores how social class and family expectations shape lives, especially for Augustus and his daughter, May, as they grapple with the fallout from his choices. Augustus's resentment and struggle to provide for his daughter after Susan's death set the stage for May's journey, thrusting her into a world of complex family ties and societal challenges as she navigates her position between her noble lineage and her grandmother's humble upbringing.

About the Author

Frances Eleanor Trollope was an English novelist. She was best known for her biography on her mother-in-law, Frances Milton Trollope, who was famous for her book, Domestic Manners of the Americans, as well as her novels.

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