Phineas Finn, the handsome Irishman, is intent on making a career in government. His love life marches hand in hand with his political career, and in both he must decide whether to stay true to his principles. The second ofTrollope's Palliser novels,...
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Phineas Finn, the handsome Irishman, is intent on making a career in government. His love life marches hand in hand with his political career, and in both he must decide whether to stay true to his principles. The second ofTrollope's Palliser novels, Phineas Finn paints a vivid picture of some very topical dilemmas. Cover -- CONTENTS -- Biographical Preface -- Introduction -- Note on the Text -- Select Bibliography -- A Chronology of Anthony Trollope -- PHINEAS FINN -- Appendix 1: The Passing of the Second Reform Act 1866-1867 -- Appendix 2: The Chronology and Political Contexts of the Palliser Novels -- Explanatory Notes -- CONTENTS -- VOLUME I -- 1. Phineas Finn proposes to stand for Loughshane -- 2. Phineas Finn is elected for Loughshane -- 3. Phineas Finn takes his Seat -- 4. Lady Laura Standish -- 5. Mr and Mrs Low -- 6. Lord Brentford's Dinner -- 7. Mr and Mrs Bunce -- 8. The News about Mr Mildmay and Sir Everard -- 9. The New Government -- 10. Violet Effingham -- 11. Lord Chiltern -- 12. Autumnal Prospects -- 13. Saulsby Wood -- 14. Loughlinter -- 15. Donald Bean's Pony -- 16. Phineas Finn returns to Killaloe -- 17. Phineas Finn returns to London -- 18. Mr Turnbull -- 19. Lord Chiltern rides his Horse Bonebreaker -- 20. The Debate on the Ballot -- 21. 'Do be punctual' -- 22. Lady Baldock at Home -- 23. Sunday in Grosvenor Place -- 24. The Willingford Bull -- 25. Mr Turnbull's Carriage stops the Way -- 26. 'The first speech' -- 27. Phineas discussed -- 28. The Second Reading is carried -- 29. A Cabinet Meeting -- 30. Mr Kennedy's Luck -- 31. Finn for Loughton -- 32. Lady Laura Kennedy's Headache -- 33. Mr Slide's Grievance -- 34. Was He Honest? -- 35. Mr Monk upon Reform -- 36. Phineas Finn makes Progress -- 37. A Rough Encounter -- VOLUME II -- 38. The Duel -- 39. Lady Laura is told -- 40. Madame Max Goesler -- 41. Lord Fawn -- 42. Lady Baldock does not send a Card to Phineas Finn -- 43. Promotion -- 44. Phineas and his Friends -- 45. Miss Effingham's Four Lovers -- 46. The Mousetrap -- 47. Mr Mildmay's Bill -- 48. 'The Duke' -- 49. The Duellists meet -- 50. Again Successful -- 51. Troubles at Loughlinter -- 52. The First Blow.
