An Eye for An Eye

Set against a Victorian backdrop, the novel features a boldly sexual woman who embraces her relationship with a lover outside of marriage until faced with pregnancy. Written by Trollope over a brief period in 1870, it took nine years to reach publication due to its controversial themes. Serialized in 1878-79, it garnered harsh criticism upon release, yet some recognized it as a poetic masterpiece, highlighting the tension between societal norms and personal desires.