Publisher's Synopsis
The Duke's Children is a novel written by Anthony Trollope and published in 1881. The book is the sixth and final installment of the ""Palliser"" series, which follows the political and personal lives of the Palliser family and their associates. In this novel, the Duke of Omnium, who has been a central character throughout the series, is now an elderly man. He is concerned about the future of his family and the legacy he will leave behind. His children, who are all grown up, are struggling to find their way in life and to live up to their father's expectations. The Duke's eldest son, Lord Silverbridge, is a member of parliament but is more interested in horse racing than politics. His daughter, Lady Mary, is in love with a man who is not of her social class. The youngest son, Gerald, is a talented artist but is struggling to make a living. As the Duke tries to guide his children and secure their futures, he must also deal with his own personal and political challenges. The novel explores themes of family, inheritance, class, and social expectations. The Duke's Children is a richly detailed and character-driven novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of the British aristocracy in the late 19th century. It is a fitting conclusion to the Palliser series and a classic work of Victorian literature.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.
