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The Belton Estate
Anthony Trollope
1866
5/5 stars
On the face of it, this is the story of a love triangle between Clara and two very different suitors -- and yet it's so much more. Clara is spirited and determined, but a family tragedy makes her dependent in different degrees on the various men in her life. She must navigate new experiences and emotions while still staying true to herself. Through Clara, Trollope compassionately shows the difficulty a Victorian woman faced when trying to make decisions regarding her future.
The characters are believable and well-rounded, filled with goodness and flaws. The book is witty, intelligent, and engrossing. Though it seems like a commonplace plot, it was so well-written that it kept me riveted throughout. I absolutely loved it.
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