The third novel in Trollopeas Palliser series <strong>The Eustace Diamonds</strong> bears allthe hallmarks of his later works blending dark cynicism with humor ... » 

The third novel in Trollopeas Palliser series The Eustace Diamonds bears allthe hallmarks of his later works blending dark cynicism with humor and a keenperception of human nature. Following the death of her husband Sir Florianbeautiful Lizzie Eustace mysteriously comes into possession of a hugelyexpensive diamond necklace. She maintains it was a gift from her husband butthe Eustace lawyers insist she give it up and while her cousin Frank takes herside her new lover Lord Fawn declares that he will only marry her if thenecklace is surrendered. As gossip and scandal intensify Lizzieas truthfulnessis thrown into doubt and in her desire to keep the jewels she is driven toincreasingly desperate acts. «