The Widow Barnaby Vol. III (of 3) By: Frances Eleanor Trollope (1835-1913)
In "The Widow Barnaby Vol. III," Frances Eleanor Trollope concludes the story of the titular character with drama, humor, and heart. The final installment of the trilogy sees Widow Barnaby facing her past, navigating society's expectations, and finding her own path to happiness. Trollope's vivid descriptions bring the Regency era to life, immersing readers in a world of grand balls, intricate social hierarchies, and romantic intrigue. The characters are complex and multifaceted, making for a compelling read filled with twists and turns. While the story is engaging and well-paced, there are moments where the narrative feels a bit rushed, with certain plot points resolved too quickly. Despite this, Trollope's witty writing and keen observations of human nature shine through, making "The Widow Barnaby Vol. III" a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy. Overall, fans of historical fiction and romance will enjoy this final installment, as Trollope skillfully weaves together all the threads of the story into a satisfying and heartwarming conclusion. First Page: THE WIDOW BARNABY. BY FRANCES TROLLOPE, AUTHOR OF "THE VICAR OF WREXHILL," "A ROMANCE OF VIENNA," ETC. IN THREE VOLUMES. VOL. III. LONDON: RICHARD BENTLEY, NEW BURLINGTON STREET. 1839. LONDON: PRINTED BY SAMUEL BENTLEY, Dorset Street, Fleet Street. THE WIDOW BARNABY. CHAPTER I. MRS. BARNABY LOSES HER SENSES, AND RECOVERS THEM. SHE TAKES A DESPERATE RESOLUTION. MISS MORRISON PROVES HERSELF A FRIEND IN NEED. AGNES FINDS CONSOLATION IN SORROW. Mrs. Barnaby's horror on recovering her senses (for she really did fall into a swoon) was in very just proportion to the extent of the outlay her noble vision had cost her. To Miss Morrison, who had listened to all her hopes, she scrupled not to manifest her despair, not, however, entering into the financial part of it, but leaving it to be understood by her sympathizing friend, that her agony proceeded wholly from disappointed love. "What a Lovelace!... what a Lothario!... what a finished deceiver!... Keloreur!... " exclaimed the pitying spinster.... "And how thankful ought I to be that no man can ever again cause me such terrible emotion.... Nong jammy! " "Gracious Heaven! what is to become of me?" cried Mrs. Barnaby, apparently but little consoled by this assurance of her friend's exemption from a similar misfortune; "what ought I to do, Miss Morrison?... Continue reading book >>

The Widow Barnaby Vol. III (of 3) By: Frances Eleanor Trollope (1835-1913)

In "The Widow Barnaby Vol. III," Frances Eleanor Trollope concludes the story of the titular character with drama, humor, and heart. The final installment of the trilogy sees Widow Barnaby facing her past, navigating society's expectations, and finding her own path to happiness.

Trollope's vivid descriptions bring the Regency era to life, immersing readers in a world of grand balls, intricate social hierarchies, and romantic intrigue. The characters are complex and multifaceted, making for a compelling read filled with twists and turns.

While the story is engaging and well-paced, there are moments where the narrative feels a bit rushed, with certain plot points resolved too quickly. Despite this, Trollope's witty writing and keen observations of human nature shine through, making "The Widow Barnaby Vol. III" a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy.

Overall, fans of historical fiction and romance will enjoy this final installment, as Trollope skillfully weaves together all the threads of the story into a satisfying and heartwarming conclusion.

First Page:

THE WIDOW BARNABY.

BY FRANCES TROLLOPE,

AUTHOR OF "THE VICAR OF WREXHILL," "A ROMANCE OF VIENNA," ETC.

IN THREE VOLUMES. VOL. III.

LONDON: RICHARD BENTLEY, NEW BURLINGTON STREET.

1839.

LONDON: PRINTED BY SAMUEL BENTLEY, Dorset Street, Fleet Street.

THE WIDOW BARNABY.

CHAPTER I.

MRS. BARNABY LOSES HER SENSES, AND RECOVERS THEM. SHE TAKES A DESPERATE RESOLUTION. MISS MORRISON PROVES HERSELF A FRIEND IN NEED. AGNES FINDS CONSOLATION IN SORROW.

Mrs. Barnaby's horror on recovering her senses (for she really did fall into a swoon) was in very just proportion to the extent of the outlay her noble vision had cost her. To Miss Morrison, who had listened to all her hopes, she scrupled not to manifest her despair, not, however, entering into the financial part of it, but leaving it to be understood by her sympathizing friend, that her agony proceeded wholly from disappointed love.

"What a Lovelace!... what a Lothario!... what a finished deceiver!... Keloreur!... " exclaimed the pitying spinster.... "And how thankful ought I to be that no man can ever again cause me such terrible emotion.... Nong jammy! "

"Gracious Heaven! what is to become of me?" cried Mrs. Barnaby, apparently but little consoled by this assurance of her friend's exemption from a similar misfortune; "what ought I to do, Miss Morrison?... Continue reading book >>

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