About the book: 1861 / This novel by the English writer Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) is part of the “Barsetshire Chronicles” series and its main storyline is still relevant today. Life on credit, unfortunately familiar to modern Russian people, in the second half of the 19th century brought many to the last line. The main character Mark Robarts, an educated gentleman with a modest salary, falls into the clutches of creditors due to his gullibility, and his sister Lucy falls madly in love with a handsome young lord. How will the heroes be able to maintain their dignity and not change their feelings, being on the verge of the collapse of all hopes??