Old Man's Love

Old Man's Love

by Anthony Trollope

'Old Man's Love' delves into the complexities of love and duty in Victorian England. Mary Lawrie, a young woman facing societal pressures, finds herself caught between the devotion of an older suitor, Mr. Whittlestaff, who provides her with a home, and the lingering affections for a long-lost love, Mr. Gordon. As Gordon unexpectedly returns, Mary's moral dilemma intensifies, leading her to make a choice that shapes her destiny and those around her. The novel explores themes of social class, family ties, and the enduring power of love in its various forms.

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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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