Anthony Trollope 
An Eye for an Eye 

Anthony Trollope wrote ‘An Eye for an Eye’ in the late Autumn of 1870, but left it in his desk drawer until its publication in January 1879. This novel is arguably the most melodramatic story that Trollope wrote and certainly his frankest and most daring treatment of pre-marital sex.



Fred Neville, a young officer in the Hussars, is heir to an earldom, but before taking up his responsibilities resolves to enjoy a year of adventure in Ireland where his regiment is posted. When Fred falls in love and seduces an Irish girl of great beauty and mysterious background, the scene is set for a tragic outcome that far exceeds the adventures Fred had in mind.