The Eustace Diamonds by Anthony Trollope

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Author Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882
Title The Eustace Diamonds
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Eustace_Diamonds
Note Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Anne Soulard, Charles Aldarondo,
Summary "The Eustace Diamonds" by Anthony Trollope is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around Lizzie Greystock, a young widow who inherits a valuable diamond necklace after marrying Sir Florian Eustace, and explores themes of social ambition, morality, and deception within the British aristocracy. The beginning of the novel introduces Lizzie Greystock, the only child of Admiral Greystock, who struggles with the aftermath of her father's death and her own social aspirations. After promptly marrying Sir Florian Eustace, who is wealthy but in poor health, Lizzie acquires the Eustace diamonds but immediately faces challenges regarding her financial situation and the social expectations imposed upon her. The narrative sets the stage for a tale of ambition, where Lizzie's complex character is explored alongside the looming threat of a lawsuit over the rightful ownership of the diamonds. Intrigue is woven through her interactions with family members and various societal figures, hinting at further conflict to come as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Satire
Subject London (England) -- Fiction
Subject Courtship -- Fiction
Subject Political fiction
Subject Jewelry theft -- Fiction
Subject Palliser, Plantagenet (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject Poor women -- Fiction
Subject Socialites -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 7381
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 8, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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