
Anthony Trollope
7 SeriesAnthony Trollope (1815-1882) was a prominent English novelist known for his Chronicles of Barsetshire and Palliser series. His works adeptly explored the political, social, and gender issues of the Victorian era. Trollope's influence extended to notable figures such as Sir Alec Guinness and multiple British Prime Ministers.
Author: Anthony Trollope Rewritten synopsis: In "The Way We Live Now," Augustus Melmotte, a mysterious financier, rises to prominence in London society with his dubious schemes. His daughter Marie's engagement to Sir Felix Carbury intertwines their families' fates. As Melmotte's fraudulent activities unravel, the social climbers around him face ruin. The novel critiques the greed and moral decay of Victorian England, exploring themes of ambition, corruption, and societal hypocrisy.