An Eye for an Eye
1879
An Eye for an Eye, written by Anthony Trollope and published in 1879, is a Victorian novel that explores themes of love, morality, and societal expectations. The story follows Fred Neville, an heir to an earldom, who becomes romantically involved with the beautiful and enigmatic Miss O'Hara during his military service in Ireland. This melodramatic tale delves into the complexities of familial duty, personal desire, and the consequences of pre-marital relationships, marking it as one of Trollope's most daring works.
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“AT A PRIVATE ASYLUM IN the west of England there lives, and has lived for some years past, an unfortunate lady, as to whom there has long since ceased to be any hope that she should ever live elsewhere. Indeed, there is no one left belonging to her by whom the indulgence of such a hope on her behalf could be cherished. Friends she has none; and her own””
— Anthony Trollope
