Phineas Finn (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169365933)

""Phineas Finn"" is a novel written by Anthony Trollope, first published in 1869. It is the second book in the ""Palliser"" series, following the story of a young Irishman named Phineas Finn as he navigates the world of politics and romance in Victorian England.The novel begins with Phineas leaving his home in Ireland to pursue a career in politics in London. He quickly becomes involved with the Whig party and gains the support of influential figures such as Lady Laura Standish and her husband, Lord Chiltern. Phineas is elected to Parliament and becomes a rising star in the political world, but he faces many challenges along the way, including financial difficulties and romantic entanglements.Phineas finds himself torn between his love for Lady Laura and his attraction to the beautiful and wealthy Madame Max Goesler. He also becomes embroiled in a scandal involving his friend, the Irish nationalist politician, Mr. Kennedy. As Phineas tries to navigate these challenges, he must also grapple with his own conscience and the moral implications of his actions.""Phineas Finn"" is a richly detailed and engaging novel that explores themes of love, politics, and morality. Trollope's vivid descriptions of Victorian England, its people, and its politics provide a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.That terrible apparition of the red Lord Chiltern had disturbed Phineas in the moment of his happiness as he sat listening to the kind flatteries of Lady Laura; and though Lord Chiltern had vanished as quickly as he had appeared, there had come no return of his joy. Lady Laura had said some word about her brother, and Phineas had replied that he had never chanced to see Lord Chiltern.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: 1169365930
ISBN-13: 9781169365933
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 652
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.95lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.38d