He Knew He Was Right

Louis Trevelyan marries Emily Rowley, and they seem ideally suited-but when the philandering Colonel Osborne comes calling, their equilibrium is disastrously unsettled. The young husband imperiously insists on the older man's exclusion; the proud wife insists she has every right to see her father's old friend. This conflict sets in motion Trollope's epic study of pride, forgiveness and its lack, and pathological jealousy.His handling of Trevelyan's mental claustrophobia and burgeoning paranoia is considered one of his finest achievements. Frank Kermode called it "e;in some respects Trollope's most striking achievement."e;Perfect for readers who enjoy Victorian psychological drama and complex explorations of marriage, this masterful novel showcases Trollope's genius for revealing how small misunderstandings can destroy even the most promising relationships.