Cousin Henry (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432608743)

Cousin Henry is a novel written by Anthony Trollope, first published in 1879. The story revolves around the character of Henry Jones, who is a distant cousin to the wealthy and titled Bartrams. Henry is a timid and insecure man who lives a quiet life in London, working as a clerk in a lawyer's office. When his uncle, the Squire of Llanfeare, dies, Henry unexpectedly inherits the estate and fortune, much to his surprise and delight.However, Henry soon realizes that his inheritance comes with a catch. His uncle's will stipulates that he must allow his cousin Isabel to live at Llanfeare for six months of the year, and that he must also pay her an annual allowance. Isabel is a strong-willed and independent woman who resents Henry's sudden good fortune and feels that she is entitled to more than what the will allows.As Henry struggles to come to terms with his new responsibilities, he becomes increasingly paranoid and anxious about his situation. He begins to suspect that Isabel and her husband, Owen Gerda, are plotting against him and trying to take his inheritance away. Henry's fear and paranoia lead him to make several rash and ill-advised decisions, which ultimately lead to his downfall.Cousin Henry is a gripping and suspenseful novel that explores themes of inheritance, greed, jealousy, and betrayal. Trollope's masterful storytelling and vivid characterizations make this a timeless classic that is still relevant today.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.

Author: Anthony Trollope
ISBN-10: 1432608746
ISBN-13: 9781432608743
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/30/2004
Pages: 280
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d