Cousin Henry by Anthony Trollope

After the death of a country gentleman a missing will throws his household and neighborhood into turmoil, with suspicion settling on a shy, awkward relative whose reticence and uncertain behavior make him an easy target. The story follows the ripple effects of that suspicion—gossip, legal posturing, and strained relationships—while probing questions of truth, reputation, conscience, and the often-unfair ways communities judge the vulnerable.

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