Anthony Trollope
One of the most popular fiction writers of the Victorian era, Anthony Trollope's novels still attract an ardent readership today. Originally serialized in a magazine, Mr. Scarborough's Family is a mystery novel of sorts, bringing together Trollope's keen insight into human behavior and an enthralling suspense plot.
10) The Bertrams
12) Thackeray
13) Aaron Trow
14) Nina Balatka
'Fish out of water' novels offer skilled satirists an unparalleled opportunity to skewer the more ridiculous aspects of a particular society or historical period. In the hands of renowned humorist Anthony Trollope, this tale of an American senator who pays an extended visit to the English countryside is a treasure trove of keen insight and hilarious satire.