Anthony Trollope 
The American Senator 

‘The American Senator’ by Anthony Trollope intricately weaves together tales of marriage, politics, and social customs through the eyes of an observing outsider. The story unfolds in rural England, where the visiting Senator Gotobed from America critiques the English way of life, particularly the intricacies of land laws and marriage practices. As he intermingles with local gentry and witnesses the romantic struggles of Arabella Trefoil, a woman navigating social expectations to secure a prosperous marriage, themes of hypocrisy, love, and cultural differences are explored vividly.