Ayala's Angel (1881). By: Anthony Trollope (Volume 1): Novel (Original Classics), in three volume

I don't know why this book says "Volume 1," but I read the Kindle version, which was complete. It's a very enjoyable Trollope. Ayala is a frustrating heroine, but Trollope brings her along until you end up being very happy with her, and there are, as usual, some humorous characters, and some other endearing characters besides the heroine. Not much politics in this book as in many of Trollope's. This book is mostly about the characters' interactions. I loved the way he wound it all up in the end. Satisfying conclusions all around.

Ayala's Angel is much lighter and more lyric than many of Trollope's novels. Ayala is a dreamer, and Trollope wants us to respect her for that. The pace and the humor are typical Trollope. I enjoyed it very much, though it's hardly his most profound commentary.