About Doctor Thorne; Volume 1
This is a classic novel by one of the greatest Victorian writers, Anthony Trollope. It tells the story of a country doctor, Thomas Thorne, his love for his niece, Mary, and her romantic entanglements with the heir of a neighboring estate, Frank Gresham. The novel deals with themes of class, money, marriage, and social change in mid-19th century England, with Trollope's trademark wit, irony, and compassion. This edition includes an introduction and notes by a Trollope scholar, and is a must-read for fans of Victorian fiction and culture.
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