Mary Gresley is a character in Anthony Trollope's novel "The Eustace Diamonds." She is a young woman who is the daughter of a poor but respectable family. Despite her humble origins, Mary is intelligent and ambitious, and she dreams of marrying well and improving her social status. However, her plans are complicated when she falls in love with a man who is already engaged to be married to someone else. Mary's story serves as a commentary on the societal expectations placed on women during the Victorian era, and it highlights the limitations placed on their choices and opportunities.
By Anthony Trollope · First published 1879 · Genre: Victorian Literature, Romance, Drama