Orley Farm Volume I - Trollope, Anthony
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Orley Farm Volume 1 by Anthony Trollope is a richly woven Victorian novel that delves into themes of legal drama, inheritance disputes, and social morality within the 19th-century English society. The story revolves around the contested inheritance of Orley Farm, a valuable estate left by the deceased Sir Joseph Mason. The plot thickens when a codicil (an addition to a will) surfaces, seemingly written by Sir Joseph Mason, which bequeaths Orley Farm to his second wife, Lady Mason, and her son, Lucius Mason, bypassing his eldest son from his first marriage, Joseph Mason. This unexpected change…mehr

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Orley Farm Volume 1 by Anthony Trollope is a richly woven Victorian novel that delves into themes of legal drama, inheritance disputes, and social morality within the 19th-century English society. The story revolves around the contested inheritance of Orley Farm, a valuable estate left by the deceased Sir Joseph Mason. The plot thickens when a codicil (an addition to a will) surfaces, seemingly written by Sir Joseph Mason, which bequeaths Orley Farm to his second wife, Lady Mason, and her son, Lucius Mason, bypassing his eldest son from his first marriage, Joseph Mason. This unexpected change in inheritance sparks a fierce legal battle, as Joseph Mason questions the authenticity of the codicil and accuses Lady Mason of forgery. Lady Mason, a central figure in the narrative, is portrayed with complexity and nuance. She faces intense scrutiny and societal pressure as she defends the legitimacy of the codicil. Her son, Lucius Mason, is determined to uphold their claim to the estate, driven by loyalty and the desire to protect his mother's honour. The novel's rural setting and the depiction of the landed gentry provide a vivid backdrop for the unfolding drama.
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Anthony Trollope, born in London in 1815, was the son of barrister Thomas Anthony Trollope and novelist Frances Milton Trollope. Despite his father's struggles in law and farming, his mother achieved literary success, notably with her book Domestic Manners of the Americans. Trollope's education at Harrow School and Winchester College was marked by financial hardships and social challenges. ¿In 1834, Trollope began working as a clerk for the General Post Office in London, a position he initially found unrewarding. His career took a positive turn in 1841 when he was transferred to Ireland as a postal surveyor. There, he met and married Rose Heseltine in 1844, and they had two sons together. ¿While in Ireland, Trollope started writing during his extensive travels for work, leading to his first novel, The Macdermots of Ballycloran (1847). He gained significant recognition with The Warden (1855), the first in his acclaimed Chronicles of Barsetshire series. After resigning from the Post Office in 1867, Trollope dedicated himself to writing, producing 47 novels that offered keen insights into Victorian society.