The Duke's Children
The Duke's Children
The Duke's Children, published serially between 1879 and 1880, is the final installment of Anthony Trollope's Palliser series. The novel follows Plantagenet Palliser, the Duke of Omnium, as he navigates the complexities of fatherhood after the death of his wife, Glencora. As he confronts the challenges posed by his three adult children—Lady Mary, Lord Silverbridge, and Lord Gerald—Trollope explores themes of familial duty, societal expectations, and generational conflict within the British aristocracy. This work is notable for its intricate portrayal of personal relationships against the backdrop of political and social change in Victorian England.
