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Rachel Ray
by Anthony Trollope
An introspective look into provincial affairs using the backdrop of the Trollopian universe. A dramatic and often humorous microcosm of the countryside on the cusp of the industrial revolution. Rachel Ray is a homely girl, living with her widowed mother and sister in the fictitious village of Bragg's End. In the neighboring town, Luke Rowan—a London gentleman who holds stake in the local brewing facility—arrives and causes quite a stir in both industry and matters of the heart. Although Rachel is content with her life, her sister’s evangelical fear of society causes her to question some of her own familial doctrines. Once Luke Rowan comes into the picture, these zealous guidelines are ruffled greatly, causing a ripple effect of progressive thought on all tiers of stratification.
Anthony Trollope is as prolific as Charles Dickens and less dense than most of his Victorian brethren. I feel this is an excellent stand-alone novel for its societal implications and opportunities for group discussion. I am eager to dive into his Barchester series and immerse myself in those clerical dramas.
Anthony Trollope is as prolific as Charles Dickens and less dense than most of his Victorian brethren. I feel this is an excellent stand-alone novel for its societal implications and opportunities for group discussion. I am eager to dive into his Barchester series and immerse myself in those clerical dramas.