A review by frances_ab
Ayala's Angel by Anthony Trollope

5.0

I do enjoy Anthony Trollope's writing, both his series and his standalone novels, and this one was sheer delight. Ayala and her sister Lucy are orphaned in their late teens or early twenties, and sent separately to live with their relatives, one going into a wealthy family and one to family in much more limited circumstances. How they navigate the various social strata and ultimately establish themselves is the theme of this charming novel, and Ayala's search for her Angel of Light is the particular focus. With numerous interesting characters and romantic entanglements, this was a thoroughly enjoyable read.