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Marion Fay is a novel written by Anthony Trollope and originally published in 1899. The book tells the story of Marion Fay, a young woman who lives in London and works as a governess. Marion is ambitious and eager to improve her social status, and she becomes involved with a wealthy man named Tom Brattle. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Tom is already engaged to another woman.As Marion navigates the complexities of her relationship with Tom, she also faces challenges in her professional life. She is dismissed from her job as a governess and struggles to find new employment. Meanwhile, Tom's fiance becomes increasingly suspicious of his relationship with Marion and tries to sabotage their connection.Throughout the book, Trollope explores themes of ambition, love, and social class. Marion's desire for a better life drives much of the plot, and her interactions with Tom and his fiance highlight the challenges of navigating relationships across different social strata. The book also offers a glimpse into life in late 19th century London, with vivid descriptions of the city's streets, parks, and social gatherings.Overall, Marion Fay is a compelling novel that offers a nuanced look at the complexities of love and social status in Victorian England.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.