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Not many nineteenth-century novels contain sympathetic portrayals of prostitutes, but this one does. The vicar's defense of Carry Brattle, the fallen daughter of a miller, is only one of several plot strands in this novel. I think this is one of Trollope's best, but you don't find a lot of people who have read it. Perhaps because it's a bit dark. And I think that is probably why it's not one of the ones that pops into my head when I'm asked for Trollope recommendations. But no Trollope novel lacks completely for comedy, and this has its share. In particular, I love the revenge attempted by the land-owning marquis for the vicar's failure to bend to the marquis's will: the marquis gives the plot he owns next to the vicar's house to -- Methodists!, so that they can build a church there.
Wonderful, beautiful book! Marvelous writing, not a slow page in it. More importantly, it is powerful and positive - the characters illuminate what blessings can come when we take risks in our friendships and see beyond the externals. I would definitely recommend this book!