Can You Forgive Her? Volume 1

Name: Can You Forgive Her? Volume 1
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Anthony Trollope
ISBN: 9781802564235

Author: Anthony Trollope

Narrator: Raphael Croft

Unabridged: 8 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Interactive Media

Published: 03/26/2025

Categories: Fiction, Sagas

Synopsis

The story explores themes of love, duty, and societal expectations through the choices of its spirited heroine, Alice Vavasor. Torn between two suitors—her ambitious but unreliable cousin George and the steadfast yet conventional John Grey—Alice struggles to reconcile her desires with societal pressures. Meanwhile, subplots involving Lady Glencora’s arranged marriage and Mr. Cheesacre’s romantic rivalry add depth and humor. Trollope’s sharp social commentary and rich characterizations delve into the complexities of relationships and morality. With wit and empathy, the novel questions whether society can forgive those who defy its norms in pursuit of happiness.

About Anthony Trollope

Anthony Trollope (1815 - 1882) was one of the most successful English novelists during the Victorian era. Among his best-known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, but he also wrote novels on political, social, and gender issues as well as other topical matters.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Usansay on November 20, 2010

After years of badgering from my English major mother, I've finally made it through my first Trollope, and as usual, Mom is right. Trollope is such a charming narrator (I almost said droll, but that's probably because the man's name practically *is* droll. Anthony Drollope.) He keeps inserting these......more

Goodreads review by Kathrin on May 31, 2020

This is such fun and so modern. The main characters are women who are all facing big decisions. Beautifully written.......more

Goodreads review by Leslie on June 06, 2009

So far its a bit different from the BBC series. In the series it begins with Lady Glencora and her beauxs...in the book it begins with her cousin. Very interesting though! & I am only in vol. 1...it got better as I went. I almost have to wonder if the difference between the two (BBC and tne novel) i......more

Goodreads review by Becky on January 05, 2015

This book needs a good abridging It is too redundant.......more