Can You Forgive?

Her?
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'Can You Forgive Her?' is a novel that explores themes of love, marriage, and social expectations in Victorian England.

The story revolves around Alice Vavasor, a young woman torn between her engagement to her dependable cousin George and her attraction to the charismatic but unreliable Captain Bellfield.

As Alice grapples with her choices, the novel delves into the complexities of female agency and the societal pressures placed upon women.

Trollope's characteristic wit and keen observations of human nature make this a compelling exploration of relationships and moral dilemmas.

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Mentioned as the first book in the second series of novels, the Palliser novels.
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