Synopsis:

Phineas Finn: The Irish Member is the second novel in Anthony Trollope’s “Palliser” series, initially released in serialized form between October 1867 and May 1869. The story introduces Phineas Finn, an ambitious but inexperienced young Irishman with dreams of becoming a Member of Parliament. Throughout the novel, Phineas faces a series of challenging decisions related to his political career, personal beliefs, and romantic entanglements, striving to maintain his integrity, reputation, and future prospects.

The “Palliser” series consists of six novels:

1. Can You Forgive Her? (1864)
2. Phineas Finn (1869)
3. The Eustace Diamonds (1873)
4. Phineas Redux (1874)
5. The Prime Minister (1876)
6. The Duke’s Children (1879)

These novels overlap with Trollope’s Chronicles of Barsetshire series, focusing on political and social life in the fictional county where the Palliser family holds significant influence.