Short Story Collections

From the Forward by Joanna Trollope: "The stories in this volume are dominated by free-spirited girls. The young men possess the financial power, and the terrible ultimate power of keeping their promise of marriage, but they don't have the power of personality. Circled by girls like Patience Woolsworthy and Lucy Graham and Ophelia Gledd, the men often give the impression of longing to escape because these girls—frank, brave, gay and steadfast—are simply too much for them … A girl’s true dowry, Trollope says, is herself, and he applauds her for insisting on being valued for her own sake."

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Frau Frohmann and Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by the renowned English author, Anthony Trollope. The book comprises a total of eleven stories, each of which explores different themes and characters. The title story, Frau Frohmann, is about a wealthy German widow who decides to take a trip to England and ends up getting embroiled in a series of misunderstandings and misadventures. Other stories in the collection include The Spotted Dog, A Ride Across Palestine, The Parson's Daughter of Oxney Colne, and The Two Heroines of Plumplington.Each of the stories in this collection is a masterful example of Trollope's keen eye for detail and his ability to create complex, multi-dimensional characters. The book offers a glimpse into Victorian England and its society, as well as the wider world beyond. Trollope's writing style is elegant and engaging, and his stories are both entertaining and thought-provoking. Whether you are a fan of Trollope's work or simply enjoy reading well-crafted short stories, Frau Frohmann and Other Stories is a must-read book.1883. A collection of stories from the prolific English writer of novels dealing with Victorian life. Contents: Why Frau Frohmann Raised Her Prices; The Lady of Launay; Christmas at Thompson Hall; and The Telegraph Girl. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1871* edition. Excerpt: ... It was manifest to Mally that whatever any one might say hereafter, her present course was plain before her. She must run up the path to Gunliffe's farm and get necessary assistance. If the world were as bad as her grandfather said, it would be so bad that she would not care to live longer in it. But be that as it might, there was no doubt as to what she must do now. 83 away she went as fast as her naked feet could carry her up the cliff. When at the top she looked round to see if any person might be within ken, but she saw no one. So she ran with all her speed along the headland of the corn-field which led in the direction of old Gunliffe's house, and as she drew near to the homestead she saw that Barty's mother was leaning on the gate. As she approached she attempted to call, but her breath failed her for any purpose of loud speech, so she ran on till she was able to grasp Mrs. Gunliffe by the arm. " Where's himself? " she said, holding her hand upon her beating heart that she might husband her breath. " Who is it you mean?" said Mrs. Gunliffe, who participated in the family feud against Trenglos and his granddaughter. "What does the girl clutch me for in that way? " " He's dying then, that's all." " Who is dying? Is it old Malachi? If the old man's bad, we'll send some one down." " It aint dada; it's Barty! Where's himself? where's the master? " But by this time Mrs. Gunliffe was in an agony of despair, and was calling out for assistance lustily. Happily Gunliffe, the father, was at hand, and with him a man from the neighbouring village. "Will you not send for the doctor?" said Mally. " Oh, man, you should send for the doctor!" Whether any orders were given for the doctor she did not know, but in a very few minutes she was hurrying...

Malachi's cove --Father Giles of Ballymoy --La Mère Bauche --The journey to Panama --Miss Ophelia Gledd --Charles Dickens --A walk in a wood.