The Eustace Diamonds

Name: The Eustace Diamonds
Author: Anthony Trollope

The Eustace Diamonds is a novel by Anthony Trollope, published in 1879. The story follows the life of Loulou Pauncefort, a young woman who inherits a large sum of money from her recently deceased grandfather, Sir Felix Carbury. However, the inheritance comes with a condition: Loulou must marry a man of good social standing, approved by her uncle, Mr. Eustace. Loulou is torn between her desire to maintain her independence and her need to secure her financial future. She struggles with the societal expectations placed upon her as a woman of her time, and must navigate a complex web of relationships and obligations. Throughout the novel, Trollope explores themes of class, gender, and social status, highlighting the ways in which these factors shape the lives of his characters. The Eustace Diamonds is a thought-provoking and engaging read, offering insights into the social mores of Victorian England and the struggles of its inhabitants to find their place within a rigidly defined society.

By Anthony Trollope · First published 1879 · Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Drama · 60 chapters · 320,628 words

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It was admitted by all her friends, and also by her enemies -- who were in truth the more numerous and active body of the two -- that Lizzie Greystock had done very well with herself. We will tell the story of Lizzie Greystock from the beginning, but we will not dwell over it at great length, as we might do if we loved her. She was the only child of old Admiral Greystock, who in the latter years of his life was much perplexed by the possession of a daughter. The admiral was a man who liked whist, wine -- and wickedness in general we may perhaps say, and whose ambition it was to live every day of his life up to the end of it. People say that he succeeded, and that the whist, wine, and wickedness were there, at the side even of his dying bed.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Anthony Trollope
Date: 1879 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Drama, Satire, Historical
Length: 320,628 words
Structure: 80 chapters, 4,748 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Fiction — The Eustace Diamonds is a novel which consists elements that are not based on reality.
Mystery — The plot revolves around the ownership of a precious diamond necklace, including theft and potential murder, hence creating an element of mystery.
Drama — The characters and events result in dramatic narratives dealing with adultery, love, loss, and manipulation.
Satire — The writer Anthony Trollope ridicules and exposes the shortcomings of the British aristocracy of the time in a humorous way.