Trevelyan

By Caroline Lucy Scott and Lady Scott

Book Overview

Trevelyan is a historical novel by Lady Scott that tells the story of the Trevelyan family, a wealthy and influential family living in Victorian England. The novel follows the life of the family's patriarch, Sir Charles Trevelyan, a prominent politician and civil servant known for his controversial policies during the Irish Potato Famine.The story begins with Sir Charles' childhood and explores his rise to power as a member of parliament and his role in shaping British policy during a time of great social and political change. As the novel progresses, we see how Sir Charles' decisions and actions affect not only his own family but also the wider community, particularly those who are most vulnerable and marginalized.Throughout the book, Lady Scott paints a vivid picture of Victorian society, with its rigid class structures, political intrigue, and complex social relationships. She also explores themes of power, responsibility, and the consequences of actions, making Trevelyan a thought-provoking and engaging read.Overall, Trevelyan is a rich and compelling historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian England and the people who shaped it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432691465
• ISBN13: 9781432691462
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"