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The Widow Barnaby - Volume 1
Frances Milton Trollope
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The vain, flirtatious and presumptuous husband hunting Mrs. Barnaby delves into high-class society of which she knows very little leading to some rather awkward and moments and ridiculous mistakes. Add the love and distresses of her lovely and demure niece Agnes, Mrs. Trollope's sharp wit, and you have the perfect recipe for a lighthearted Victorian romance
The vain, flirtatious and presumptuous husband hunting Mrs. Barnaby delves into high-class society of which she knows very little leading to some rather awkward and moments and ridiculous mistakes. Add the love and distresses of her lovely and demure niece Agnes, Mrs. Trollope's sharp wit, and you have the perfect recipe for a lighthearted Victorian romance
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Community Reviews
Who knew Anthony Trollope's mother was a writer? I certainly didn't, but I'm glad I discoverd this (dare I say) delightful novel in three volumes. It is part Pride and Prejudice, part Sense and Sensibility, part Emma, and a dash of Cinderella. I'm puzzled by the title since the widow Barnaby's story
I believe if I had reviewed this book back in Ms. Trollope's day, I would have called it "frothy." Not much substance, but a good Victorian romance novel. Not the brilliant social commentary of Jane Austen. Not the deeply developed characters of Charlotte Bronte. A little silly at times. But a very
Maybe 4.5. I really enjoyed this one - a fantastic story, with a great balance of wit, silliness, drama and passion. I highly recommend!
Really more about the vulgar, selfish Mrs Barnaby's niece, the good, timid, beautiful Agnes, than the widow Barnaby herself. It's Victorian, but not really literary; it's a comforting, light-hearted romantic kind of read in the Cinderella mould. Reminded me a bit of Louisa M. Alcott and L. M. Montgo
Je ne connaissais pas Frances Trollope (la mère d'Anthony) et j'ai choisi son roman un peu par hasard (le critère étant que j'avais besoin d'un roman de plage qui ait beaucoup de pages...). Et ce fut une véritable découverte ! L'héroïne, Martha, et toute la situation m'a rappelé le superbe Lady Susa