Part of Palliser, book 3
First published 1873
Lizzie Eustace clutches the glittering diamond necklace that rightfully belongs to her late husband's family. She knows she should return the Eustace heirloom, but the beautiful widow has grown fond of both the jewels and the wealth they represent. Her deception grows more elaborate as family members demand the diamonds back. When thieves actually steal the necklace, Lizzie finds herself caught in a web of lies that threatens to destroy her reputation entirely. She must navigate suspicious relatives, persistent suitors, and her own conscience as the truth about her character emerges. Trollope weaves a tale of moral complexity where dishonesty meets inevitable consequences, revealing how far one woman will go to secure her place in society.
Genres: fiction, historical-fiction, mystery, 19th-century
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: consequences, moral-dilemma, unreliable-narrator
Period: 19th-century
784 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books