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Phineas Redux

by Anthony TROLLOPE (1815 - 1882)

Ch 73: Phineas Finn Returns to His Duties

Phineas Finn is the fourth in Trollope's series of six Palliser novels. At the end of Phineas Finn, the second novel in the series, Phineas had returned to Ireland and married his childhood sweetheart after having left the House of Commons. As Phineas Redux opens, Phineas is working as a Poorhouse Inspector in Ireland. His wife having died in childbirth, he finds his existence dull and unsatisfying. Phineas' returns to England; his career advances and his romantic adventures continue, while we encounter many familiar characters including Glencora and Plantagenet Palliser, Madame Goesler, and Lizzie Eustace and her husband the Reverand Mr. AEmelius. (Summary by Karen Merline) Warning! Do not read the Wikipedia article linked to the title of this novel unless you are prepared for a SPOILER!!! LibriVox recordings of other novels in the series are available: 1-Can You Forgive Her? 2-Phineas Finn, the Irish Member 3-The Eustace Diamonds 4-Phineas Redux 5-The Prime Minister 6-The Duke’s Children

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Listen next episodes of Phineas Redux:
Ch 74: At Matching , Ch 75: The Trumpeton Feud Is Settled , Ch 76: Madame Goesler's Legacy , Ch 77: Phineas Finn's Success , Ch 78: The Last Visit to Saulsby , Ch 79: At Last--At Last , Ch 80: Conclusion