Can You Forgive Her?

Published in 1864, 'Can You Forgive Her?' is the first novel in Anthony Trollope's six-part 'Palliser' series, which explores the complexities of 19th-century English politics and society. The story centers on Alice Vavasor, who faces a difficult choice between two suitors: one is a stable man seeking a private life, while the other is an ambitious candidate for public office. The novel also features a comedic subplot involving Alice's aunt and her own romantic dilemmas, reflecting the interplay of personal and political choices in Victorian England.