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Anthony TROLLOPE (1815-1882), was born in London. His father, a fellow of New College, Oxford, failed both as a lawyer and as a farmer. The family s poverty made Trollope miserable at school, and when financial difficulties became acute, the family moved to Belgium, where Trollope... Read Full Overview

First published in 1865, The Belton Estate is concerned with the plight of unmarried, impecunious women in the 19th century. A novel rich in psychological insights, this is a love story, but one of unusual proportions in a Trollope novel.

Mrs Amedroz the wife of Bernard Amedroz Esq of Belton Castle and mother of Charles and Clara Amedroz died when those children were only eight and six years old thereby subjecting them to the greatest misfortune which children born in that sphere of life can be made to suffer

Mrs. Amedroz, the wife of Bernard Amedroz, Esq., of Belton Castle, and mother of Charles and Clara Amedroz, died when those children were only eight and six years old, thereby subjecting them to the greatest misfortune which children born in that sphere of life can be made to... Read Full Overview

The Belton Estate is a novel by Anthony Trollope, written in 1865. The novel concerns itself with a young woman who has accepted one of two suitors, then discovered that he was unworthy of her love. It was the first novel published in the Fortnightly Review. Plot: Clara Amedroz... Read Full Overview

Extrait : Mistress Amadroz, femme de Bernard Amadroz de Belton et m?re de Charles et de Clara, mourut quand ses enfants avaient huit et six ans, leur faisant ainsi ?prouver le plus grand malheur qui puisse atteindre des enfants n?s dans une telle position sociale. Ce malheur... Read Full Overview

Following a family tragedy, the home of Clara Amedroz passes to a distant cousin, the farmer Will Belton. Clara rejects his proposal of marriage in favour of the dull MP, Captain Aylmer. The theme of the novel is the difficulty of being a spirited woman in a world made for men... Read Full Overview

" Mistress Amadroz, femme de Bernard Amadroz de Belton et m re de Charles et de Clara, mourut quand ses enfants avaient huit et six ans, leur faisant ainsi prouver le plus grand malheur qui puisse atteindre des enfants n s dans une telle position sociale. Ce malheur fut encore... Read Full Overview

This classic Victorian novel tells the story of a young heiress, Clara Amedroz, as she navigates the complicated society of 19th century England. It explores themes of love, class, and family dynamics, and offers a rich and satisfying glimpse into the world of a bygone era.

This... Read Full Overview

This classic Victorian novel tells the story of a young heiress, Clara Amedroz, as she navigates the complicated society of 19th century England. It explores themes of love, class, and family dynamics, and offers a rich and satisfying glimpse into the world of a bygone era.

This... Read Full Overview

When Clara Amedroz' brother gambles away the family fortune and then commits suicide, Clara is faced with the prospect of being penniless when her father dies. The new heir to the estate is a distant cousin, Will Belton, a wealthy farmer from Norfolk. Will wishes to marry Clara... Read Full Overview

Clara Amedroz is the only surviving child of the elderly squire of Belton Castle in Somersetshire. At twenty-five, she is old for an unmarried woman. Her father's income and savings have been dissipated to pay for the extravagances of her brother, who subsequently committed suicide... Read Full Overview

Anthony Trollope is one of the most beloved authors of the Victorian era, and this book showcases some of his best works. The Belton Estate is a gripping tale of love and money, filled with memorable characters and surprising plot twists. Whether you're a long-time Trollope... Read Full Overview

Although his literary reputation has waxed and waned over the years, Anthony Trollope's work has enjoyed something of a renaissance in recent years, and may prominent writers and thinkers are professed fans. The Belton Estate is linked thematically with many of his previous works;... Read Full Overview

The Belton Estate is a novel written by Anthony Trollope, first published in 1866. The story revolves around Clara Amedroz, a young woman who, after the death of her father, is left with a small income and no prospects of marriage. She is forced to leave her childhood home and... Read Full Overview