Phineas Redux

At the end of Phineas Finn, Phineas has abandoned his parliamentary career and married his Irish sweetheart. As Phineas Redux begins, he is a widower and tired of Dublin life. His friends in London believe he might be enticed back to Parliament-but even this involves serious social complications. His political enemies wish to spoil his return.As in The Eustace Diamonds, Trollope weaves high drama into his plot. Trollope's own political disappointments begin to cast a shadow over the maneuvers of politics, though the nobility of public service is never lost.Perfect for readers who love richly detailed Victorian political dramas and complex character studies, this masterful installment in the beloved Palliser series delivers compelling intrigue.