The Mistletoe Bough

Anthony Trollope, a prominent Victorian novelist, delved into political, social, and gender issues through his works. After leaving his job at the British Post Office to pursue a political career, he returned to writing following an electoral defeat. Notably, he rapidly produced novels and served as an editor for St Paul's Magazine. His first major success, The Warden, marked the beginning of a series set in Barsetshire, with Barchester Towers emerging as his most famous work, showcasing his unique blend of humor and insight into societal conflicts.