by Anthony Trollope (Author)
Herbert Onslow, a young English bank clerk works in Munich, for the small family German banking concern of Heine Brothers. The younger of the Heines takes the young Britisher into their home, where he begins to grow in love with Ida Heine. Ida is a clear-headed young lady who is reluctant to tie the knot, until Herbert has demonstrated that he can maintain a separate household. Herbert will be made a partner in Heine Brothers within four years, unless he can get some money from his family...
Author Biography
Anthony Trollope (24 April 1815 - 6 December 1882) was an English novelist of the Victorian era. Among his best-known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire. He also wrote novels on political, social, and gender issues, and other topical matters. Trollope's literary reputation dipped somewhat during the last years of his life, but he had regained the esteem of critics by the mid-20th century.