An Old Man's Love
An Old Man's Love, published in 1884 after Trollope's death, was the last novel he completed. William Whittlestaff, a bachelor of fifty in a quiet Hampshire house, takes in Mary Lawrie, the orphaned daughter of an old friend, and after a year asks her to marry him. She accepts out of gratitude, having told him that she once loved a young man named John Gordon who went off to make his fortune in the diamond fields, and on the very day of her acceptance Gordon walks in, rich. The book is short and the problem simple: which of two decent men should give way, and who has the right to decide. Trollope is fair to everyone, including the housekeeper, Mrs. Baggett, who has opinions. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about An Old Man's Love
An Old Man's Love by Anthony Trollope can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read An Old Man's Love online?
Yes. An Old Man's Love opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is An Old Man's Love free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of An Old Man's Love is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is An Old Man's Love in the public domain?
Yes. An Old Man's Love by Anthony Trollope is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read An Old Man's Love?
About 4 h 55 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is An Old Man's Love?
An Old Man's Love by Anthony Trollope is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
