This is a classic novel by one of the greatest Victorian writers, Anthony Trollope. It tells the story of a country doctor, Thomas Thorne, his love for his niece, Mary, and her romantic entanglements with the heir of a neighboring estate, Frank Gresham. The novel deals with themes of class, money, marriage, and social change in mid-19th century England, with Trollope's trademark wit, irony, and compassion. This edition includes an introduction and notes by a Trollope scholar, and is a must-read for fans of Victorian fiction and culture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.