Publisher's Synopsis
Cousin Henry is a novel written by Anthony Trollope, first published in 1879. The story revolves around the character of Henry Jones, a young man who inherits a large estate from his uncle. However, Henry is not the only heir to the estate; his cousin, Isabel Broderick, is also entitled to a share of the inheritance. Henry, who is anxious to keep the entire estate for himself, resorts to underhanded tactics to try and convince Isabel to relinquish her claim.The novel is set in the English countryside and explores themes of greed, jealousy, and betrayal. Trollope's writing is known for its attention to detail and realistic portrayal of human nature. The characters in Cousin Henry are complex and well-developed, with their motivations and actions driving the plot forward.As the story unfolds, Henry's scheming becomes increasingly aggressive, and he finds himself caught in a web of lies and deceit. Meanwhile, Isabel struggles to assert her rights to the estate and protect herself from Henry's machinations.Cousin Henry is a thought-provoking novel that delves into the darker side of human nature. It is a must-read for fans of Trollope's work and anyone interested in Victorian literature.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.