The Duke's Children
The Duke's Children is a novel written by Anthony Trollope in 1880.
"No one, probably, ever felt himself to be more alone in the world than our old friend, the Duke of Omnium, when the Duchess died. When this sad event happened he had ceased to be Prime Minister."
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- Pages
- 655
- Reading time
- 18 hours 45 minutes
- Pace
- Intermediate
- First published
- 1880
- Language
- English
146 years later, still timely
Why Read The Duke's Children in 2026?
The Palliser saga closes with a widower learning to be a father while politics hums in the next room. Trollope balances parliamentary rhythm with domestic negotiation, turning status into a study of care. It is large, humane, and quietly funny.
Today's connection
Succession, work-life balance, and parental authority remain unsettled. This novel models patient leadership at home and in public.
Status tested
Rank meets responsibility.
Public vs. private
Chambers and nurseries.
Series payoff
A generous culmination.
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About the author
Anthony Trollope
Institutions work and marriage drawn with patient candid warmth.
