Dr Wortle's School

In Trollope's captivating novel "Dr Wortle's School," Mr. Peacocke, a classical scholar and schoolmaster, strives to maintain a bigamous marriage with his American wife amidst unfolding chaos. Their seemingly idyllic life in Broughtonshire is shattered when the blackmailing brother of her first husband arrives, igniting scandal throughout the county. With a keen critique of American masculinity and refreshing humor, this engaging narrative explores societal conventions and the complexities of personal integrity.