![]() ![]() ![]() Both these men appear to ne ninnies where Lizzie isa concerned, but finally, they see through her lies and deceits and back away from entanglements with her. ![]() She has two initial candidates: her cousin Frank Greenstock who is an MP and is also unfortunately engages to a poor governess, Lucy Morris and Lord Fawn, an under secretary in the India office. ![]() Camperdown for the necklace, Lizzie is in pursuit of husband #2 who she thinks will protect her interests from these bothersome lawyers. Lizzie is a Kardashian before that regrettable family existed Besides being pursued by the redoubtable Mr. Lizzie refuses to give up the necklace and the claims and counterclaims over the necklace drives the plot of this novel. Camperdown, however claims that the necklace is a family heirloom and thus, not her personal property. There is also a diamond necklace, valued at £10,000 which she claims was given to her by Sir Florian. Lizzie is left with a baby son, the heir to the title, a life interest in the Scotch property, Portray Castle, and an income of £4,000 per year. Lord Eustace is a bore, so it is very convenient when he dies within a few months of his marriage. It concerns the rather tawdry social career of Lizziw Freyatock, the beautifulm but extremely selfish daughter of an admiral who manages to induce the wealthy Sir Florian Eustace to marry her. The third novel in Trollope’s Palliser series, this book is mostly a novel of manners and has very little to do with politics. ![]()
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