"Miss Sarah Jack of Spanish Town, Jamaica" by Anthony Trollope is a tale of love and struggle set in mid-19th century Jamaica, portraying the challenges faced by Maurice Cumming, an English sugar grower grappling with his crumbling estate and mounting pressure to engage in colonial politics from his formidable aunt, Miss Sarah Jack. As Maurice navigates the island's socio-economic decline, he also becomes entangled in a complicated romance with the flirtatious Marian Leslie. Their evolving relationship brings both dramatic and emotional challenges, with Maurice battling his desires and societal expectations. In the end, with Miss Jack's unwavering support, Maurice and Marian find the courage to confront their feelings, and Marian makes a decision to pursue a deep connection with Maurice.
Miss Sarah Jack of Spanish Town, Jamaica
By Anthony Trollope
Amidst a decaying colonial world, a sugar grower's fate hangs in the balance as he navigates love and political duty, facing the possibility of finding true happiness.
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About the AuthorAnthony 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.
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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