Anthony Trollope

The character transformations in "Malachi's Cove" are realistic in their nature but occur with unusual speed due to the short story format. Mally's transformation from hostility to affection for...

The Gunliffes believe their son's accident was a murder attempt by Mally. Barry Gunliffe fell into the sea while collecting seaweed with Mally, sustaining a head wound. Given the previous quarrels...

In "Malachi's Cove," Mally initially sees Barty as an enemy due to his competition for seaweed. However, when Barty falls into a whirlpool, Mally saves him, risking her own life and realizing her...

While the environment contributed to Barty's accident, it was Mally's kindness and courage that saved him. In fact, both "kindness" and "courage" are key words in this book.

Malachi and Mally Trenglos earn a living by collecting seaweed from the ocean and selling it to generate revenue.

Anthony Trollope is often compared to Jane Austen due to his character-driven domestic novels set in small towns, focusing on the gentry's domestic manners. Like Austen, Trollope's works feature a...