As an old squire approaches his death, he vacillates over how to leave his substantial property: to the niece he loves, or to the nephew he despises? After the squire dies, Cousin Henry discovers the location of a later will that would give everything to his rival-but he is too weak to destroy it and too greedy to disclose its existence, descending into misery as the lawyers close in.
In Cousin Henry, the plot is simple, but the psychological is paramount. Trollope lays bare the inner life of each of the leading characters under his pen: not only the unfortunate Cousin Henry, but his proud rival Isabel, and the indefatigable lawyer Mr. Apjohn.
Perfect for readers who appreciate Victorian literature's masterful exploration of moral complexity and family intrigue.
