Disinherited by his father, a young man leaves home to seek his fortune in Australia’s gold mines. But an unwise shipboard romance leads to trouble down the line
John Caldigate is a novel by Anthony Trollope, first published in 1879. It tells the story of the titular character, John Caldigate, a young man from a respectable English family, who becomes embroiled in scandal after a series of misadventures.
The plot follows Caldigate's journey as he leaves England, disillusioned with his life, to seek his fortune in the Australian goldfields. He strikes it rich, returns to England, and wins the hand of the woman he loves, Hester Bolton. However, Caldigate’s past comes back to haunt him when he is accused of bigamy. His former lover, Euphemia Smith, claims they were married in Australia, and this accusation causes an uproar. The novel explores themes of moral and social justice, the legal system, reputation, and the tension between individual desires and societal expectations.
Trollope weaves a complex narrative that touches on the Victorian era's legal procedures, social dynamics, and moral dilemmas, as Caldigate fights to clear his name and rebuild his life.
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