An Eye for an Eye
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2005-10-06 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #16804 |
Description
"An Eye for an Eye" by Anthony Trollope is a novel written in 1870 and published in 1878-1879. Fred Neville, a cavalry lieutenant and heir to an earldom, seduces Kate O'Hara in Ireland, making promises he cannot keep. When his inheritance arrives, Fred faces an impossible choice between honor and social standing. On the cliffs of Moher, Kate's mother confronts him about his broken promises, leading to a violent confrontation with devastating consequences for all involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)