This was such a wonderful surprise! I love Trollope, but I knew nothing about this book, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I loved the setting, the dynamic characters, and the engaging plot. Trollope has his soapboxes, and I think he did a wonderful job of exploring love, pride, obligation, choosing your own path, marriage, having the power to choose your own future, and the plight of women who have little to no money. Clara is a very frustrating protagonist, but she also has her redeeming and relatable qualities. The two love interests are foils of each other and are so interesting to follow. 

This is a book that took me a few chapters to get into, but once I did, I did not want to put it down! This is one of my favorite novels I've read this year, and one of my favorite Trollope novels!