Synopsis:

Can You Forgive Her? is the first novel in Anthony Trollope’s Palliser series. It intertwines the stories of three women—Alice Vavasor, her cousin Glencora Palliser, and her aunt Arabella Greenow. The narrative explores their romantic entanglements and the challenges they face in making choices about love, relationships, and marriage. Each woman’s journey reflects the complex social and personal dilemmas of Victorian society, highlighting themes of personal agency and societal expectations.