An Eye for an Eye

An Eye for an Eye is a novel written by Anthony Trollope, first published in 1879. The story revolves around the lives of two families, the Fenwicks and the Brattles, who are both wealthy landowners in the fictional county of Westmoreland. The novel explores themes of revenge, forgiveness, and the consequences of holding grudges.The plot begins with a tragic accident that occurs on the Fenwick estate, resulting in the death of a young boy. The Brattles, who are tenants on the Fenwick land, blame the Fenwicks for the accident and seek revenge. This sets off a chain of events that ultimately leads to a feud between the two families that lasts for years.The novel follows the lives of the characters as they navigate this feud and the various conflicts that arise between them. Along the way, they must confront their own prejudices and biases, and learn to forgive each other for past wrongs.Trollope’s writing is known for its detailed characterization and social commentary, and An Eye for an Eye is no exception. The novel offers a nuanced portrayal of class relations in Victorian England, and explores the complexities of human relationships and the power of forgiveness.Overall, An Eye for an Eye is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that delves into timeless themes of revenge and forgiveness, and the consequences of holding onto grudges.1879. Prolific English writer of novels dealing with Victorian life. An Eye for an Eye is a tragic, gothic romance about the struggle of the upper class Protestant Englishman, Fred Neville, who inherits a high position unexpectedly. He meets and falls in love with Kate O’Hara. They have a love affair, she becomes pregnant and he promises her and her mother that he will marry her. But, he is conflicted by the responsibilities and pressures from his family to marry someone presentable and promises them he will not marry Kate. He decides that he cannot make Kate Countess of Scroope and after telling Kate’s mother this, she loses control after years of misery and frustration, and in a sudden fury pushes him over a cliff to his death. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.