The Anthony Trollope Library

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1. The Eustace Diamonds Chapter LXXX - What Was Said About It All at Matching

   17 oktober 2026 · 14 min

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   In which the Whitsuntide holidays offer a pleasing backdrop to society's curious reflections on the recent marriage of Lizzie Eustace to a clergyman, while the noble company at Matching Priory exchange their varied opinions on her affairs and the elusive diamonds. The Duke of Omnium, Lady Glencora, and their circle reveal the complexities of reputation and alliance among the upper classes, as gossip and earnest concerns mingle in the drawing-rooms and billiard-rooms of the great house. Lees meer

2. The Eustace Diamonds Chapter LXXIX - Once More at Portray

   17 oktober 2026 · 20 min

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   In which Mr. Emilius undertakes a journey to Kilmarnock to visit the ailing Lady Eustace, presenting himself as her faithful friend and hopeful suitor during her time of vulnerability. Amidst delicate negotiations of affection and ambition, they enter into a matrimonial alliance away from the prying eyes of London society, leaving the promise of future trials gently hinted but undisclosed. Lees meer

3. The Eustace Diamonds Chapter LXXVII - The Story of Lucy Morris Is Concluded

   16 oktober 2026 · 19 min

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   In which Lucy Morris returns to Fawn Court after her visit to Lady Linlithgow, where delicate conversations and tender emotions unfold amidst her resolute intention to resume life as a governess. An unexpected visitor prompts a poignant reunion with Mr. Greystock, leading to heartfelt exchanges and the gentle embrace of renewed hope and affectionate friendship. Lees meer

4. The Eustace Diamonds Chapter LXXVIII - The Trial

   16 oktober 2026 · 22 min

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   In which the legal struggle over the fate of the Eustace diamonds reaches a dramatic trial filled with intrigue, obstinate refusals, and the steadfast imposition of justice upon those entwined in the affair. The complexities of human will and the weight of evidence are laid bare, as the absent Lady Eustace watches her fate unfold from a remote Scottish castle, leaving London abuzz with speculation and the law’s heavy hand. Lees meer

5. The Eustace Diamonds Chapter LXXVI - Lizzie Returns to Scotland

   16 oktober 2026 · 26 min

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   In which the young and somewhat irresolute Mr. Frank Greystock contemplates the burdensome distinctions of rank and fortune in matters of the heart, maintaining an engagement with Lucy Morris despite the temptations and trials presented by his wealthy cousin, Lady Eustace. Their journey northward is marked by cold civility and unspoken grievances, as the weight of past indiscretions and present circumstances casts a long shadow over their uneasy companionship. Lees meer

6. The Eustace Diamonds Chapter LXXV - Lord George Gives His Reasons

   15 oktober 2026 · 13 min

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   In which Lady Eustace prepares to leave London amidst strained relations and unresolved disputes concerning her possessions, finding both confrontation and reflection in her interactions with Mrs. Carbuncle and others. A parting meeting with Lord George reveals their complicated history and mutual misunderstandings, ending with a tone of reluctant forgiveness and unfulfilled affection. Lees meer

7. The Eustace Diamonds Chapter LXXIV - Lizzie at the Police-Court

   15 oktober 2026 · 13 min

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   In which Lady Eustace, though burdened by the weight of past falsehoods, faces a magistrate’s court with a bravery that commands both sympathy and scrutiny, while the intricacies of a burglary case unfold with characters old and notorious contributing their parts to a tale judged with sober gravity. The scene is set with a mixture of legal finesse, human frailty, and the subtle theatre of high society striving to maintain dignity amidst the shadows of accusation. Lees meer

8. The Eustace Diamonds Chapter LXXIII - Lizzie's Last Lover

   15 oktober 2026 · 24 min

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   In which Lady Eustace, having received a chill from the public exposure of her affairs and an unceremonious rejection from Lord Fawn, finds herself embattled with Mrs. Carbuncle and confronted by an unexpected suitor who, with calculated eloquence, seeks to win her hand. Amid the turbulence of her social setbacks and impending departure for Scotland, she contemplates her hopes and disappointments with a blend of defiance and weary reflection. Lees meer

9. The Eustace Diamonds Chapter LXXII - Lizzie Triumphs

   14 oktober 2026 · 20 min

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   In which Mr. Camperdown and John Eustace prepare to receive Lady Eustace in his chambers, seeking clarity on the curious circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the family diamonds, only to find her reticent yet boldly evasive in her account. The interview reveals much about her character and the futility of pursuing legal recompense, leaving all parties burdened with a sense of reluctant resignation. Lees meer

10. The Eustace Diamonds Chapter LXX - Alas!

    14 oktober 2026 · 15 min

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    In which the once eagerly anticipated wedding is abruptly halted by the bride’s resolute refusal, casting a sombre cloud over Hertford Street and leaving the characters to confront the harsh realities of disappointment and social discomfiture. The bleak atmosphere deepens as the troubled Lucinda withdraws into seclusion, and her guardians grapple with uncertainty and the necessity of difficult decisions amid mounting debts and shattered hopes. Lees meer

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