
Claverings
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The Claverings follows the complicated lives of the Clavering family, a landed gentry who are burdened by debt and a string of questionable decisions. Harry Clavering, the heir, is a young man who is torn between his love for the spirited and unconventional Lady Florence and the expectations placed upon him by his family and society. The novel is a study of social hypocrisy, ambition, and love, set against the backdrop of Victorian England. As the family navigates scandals, financial woes, and moral dilemmas, Trollope weaves a tale of intricate relationships, hidden secrets, and the complexities of love in the face of societal pressures. The story reveals the fragility of family bonds, the allure of social climbing, and the consequences of chasing one's desires without regard for moral implications. The Claverings explores the complexities of societal rules, the allure of wealth and status, and the human struggle to find love and happiness within the constraints of tradition and expectations.Book Details
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Anthony Trollope
England
Anthony Trollope was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best-known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves ar...
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