Palliser book 2 · 1869
Phineas Finn
Phineas Finn, a charming young Irish barrister, is elected to Parliament and must make his way in politics and love.
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Book facts
- Author
- Anthony Trollope
- Series
- Palliser, book 2 of 6
- Published
- 1869
- Setting
- Set in London
- Characters charted
- 5
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in Phineas Finn
5 recurring or key characters from Anthony Trollope’s chart. Introduces Phineas Finn, Lady Laura Standish and Madame Max Goesler.
Lead 1
- Phineas FinnFirst appearanceIrish MP
Major 2
- Lady Laura StandishFirst appearancePhineas's friend
- Madame Max GoeslerFirst appearanceWealthy widow
Minor and cameo 2
- Plantagenet PalliserPolitician, later Duke of Omnium
- Lady Glencora PalliserPlantagenet's lively wife
Also featuring these characters
Other Anthony Trollope books that share the most characters with Phineas Finn.
- Phineas Redux1874 · Palliser · 5 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- The Prime Minister1876 · Palliser · 3 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- The Duke's Children1880 · Palliser · 3 shared charactersBuy on Amazon