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Miss Mackenzie, Anthony Trollope, Chapman and Hall, 1868, , . DOWNLOAD http://bit.ly/1boZHoo Ayala's Angel (Sparklesoup Classics) , Anthony Trollope, Dec 5, 2004, , . Sparklesoup brings you Trollope's classic. This version is printable so you can mark up your copy and link to interesting facts and sites.. Orley Farm , Anthony Trollope, 1935, Fiction, 831 pages. This story deals with the imperfect workings of the legal system in the trial and acquittal of Lady Mason. Trollope wrote in his Autobiography that his friends considered this .... The Toilers of the Sea , Victor Hugo, 2000, Fiction, 511 pages. On the picturesque island of Guernsey in the English Channel, Gilliatt, a reclusive fisherman and dreamer, falls in love with the beautiful Deruchette and sets out to salvage .... The Way We Live Now Easyread Super Large 18pt Edition, Anthony Trollope, Dec 11, 2008, Family & Relationships, 460 pages. The Duke's Children , Anthony Trollope, Jan 1, 2004, Fiction, . 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To secure this she moved from her gloomy London home to a cheerful apartment in Littlebath where, with an eye on her fortune, she was sought in marriage by the Rev. Jeremiah Maguire, an Evangelical clergyman; by Samuel Rubb, Jr, son of her brother's partner; and by her cousin John Ball, a widower with nine children. She refused them all, but did fall in love with her elderly cousin, and, when it was proved that her fortune was really his, they were married. '... written with a desire to prove that a novel may be produced without love.... In order that I might be strong in my purpose, I took for my heroine a very unattractive old maid, who was overwhelmed with money troubles; but even she was in love before the end of the book, and made a romantic marriage with an old man.' - Autobiography In taking for his heroine an middle - aged spinster, his contemporaries of writing about young girls in love. Instead he depicts Margaret Mackenzie, overwhelmed with...more In 'Miss Mackenzie' Trollope made a deliberate attempt 'to prove that a novel may be produced without any love', but as he candidly admits in his 'Autobiography, the attempt 'breaks down before the conclusion. Extremely soppy story that would make a stunning costume drama for the BBC as it has all the right elements - nasty dowager duchesses, scamming suitors, impoverished lovers and people dying of consumption or similar. At the end everyone's fortunes are reversed - the poor have money, the snotty get their comeupance, and those who might have been in love for pecuniary advantage are proved to have been decent joes all along. Everyone who deserves to lives Happily Ever After. Anthony Trollope is a favourite author of mine and I've been wanting to read Miss Mackenzie for several years. With my brand new Kindle, getting a copy was incredibly swift and easy - not to mention cheap! I'm happy to report that my first Kindle reading experience was a pleasure - Trollope didn't let me down nor did this amazing reading device. Margaret Mackenzie's mother died when she and her two older brothers were children. Her father was employed at Somerset House and the family was reasonably well connected. Mr. Mackenzie was cousin to the 9th baronet Mackenzie in Scotland and the late Mrs. Mackenzie was sister to the first baronet Ball. However, they didn't maintain close relationships with these relatives for a few reasons. Jonathan Ball left an inheritance to Miss Mackenzie's brothers instead of to another nephew. Also, the elder Mackenzie brother, Tom, went into trade. Margaret first nursed her father and then her brother Walter. When Walter died the 35-year-old spinster inherited his money and decided to experience life. She relocated from London to the town of Littlebath and suddenly found herself with several suitors, not to mention more attentive relatives. This was delightful Trollope, witty and humourous, and the author really kept one guessing as to what Miss Mackenzie's fate would be. (less) Miss Mackenzie tells the story of a middle-aged woman who, having nursed her sick brother for her entire life, finds herself to be the recipient of his fortune when he dies. As she attempts to navigate the social whirl to which she has never before been exposed, the unexpected...more Sadly overlooked in the 21st century, Anthony Trollope is a gem of the British literary establishment whose books, whilst less enduringly popular than Austen or the Brontes, are every bit as witty, intelligent and timeless. Considering this book was written in 1865, the language is easy to understand - even surprisingly modern in parts - whilst remaining sharp and succinct. The watertight prose is deliciously acerbic, summing up a character in just a handful of words and painting a scene with a couple of pointed observations. Despite being steeped in the culture and social mores of the time - fashions, habits and expectations are well-documented throughout - the overall theme is relevant and identifiable as it focuses on the misunderstandings between the genders, plus the timeless question of love versus money and right versus wrong. Miss Mackenzie herself is a likable character, sweet without being saccharine and in posession of a pleasingly tough streak, whilst her fellow cast-members are satisfyingly fleshed out, even if they appear for no more than a few lines. Trollope as a storyteller make biting, ironic asides and offers helpful hints and opinions, offering us an insight into his delightfully witty mind. At times, it's hard to believe the modernity of his references and assorted backstories, and his accuracy in describing the wide-ranging selection of classes, genders and personalities. Despite being written well over 100 years ago, Trollope's novel is accessible, familiar (both in emotion and, to any Londoners, the geographical location) and ultimately, very fun. The story is slow, but blessedly so; it's not about the twists and turns, but the character development, and the intriguing insight into a world which, for better or worse, is slowly being forgotten.(less) This unusually short and uncomplicated Trollope novel was a delicious read; there isn't a single slow spot. And the novel is especially interesting from a feminist perspective. I think I can safely say that it's the most unromantic novel with a marital plot--that is, a plot that ends with marriage--that I have ever read. Miss Mackenzie spent her youth in a dependent and confined environment, nursing her invalid brother. At his death she finds herself free and well to do, and sets out to discover what life can offer her in these circumstances. The dangers are many, as Miss Mackenzie, though middle aged (at least in Trollope's time), still thinks wistfully of marriage, and her money makes her a target for fortune hunters. She has multiple suitors, but none are young or dashing; even the ultimate victor remains stodgy and querulous, though ethically embraceable. An excellent comic novel that explores in acute detail the money-marriage tangle and creates a memorable and realistic portrait of a strong woman in the latter half of the nineteenth century--Miss Mackenzie is my favorite Trollope heroine ever. Two more pluses: there are no Semitic moneylenders in this story, and you can download it free at the Gutenberg Project. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. 'Miss Mackenzie' by Anthony Trollope was the runner-up in Radio 4's 'Neglected Classics' vote. The novel was championed by Joanna Trollope who will be appearing on 'Open Book' to talk about the story in the very same week the Classic Serial begins the broadcast of Part One. Margaret decides to rent a small house in Littlebath and takes her surviving brother Tom's daughter with her as her ward. Tom and his wife, Sarah, are horrified that they have been left no money, especially as they find themselves in financial difficulties.