Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite Author:Anthony Trollope Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite by Anthony Trollope is a British Victorian novel of family relationships, centered around the question of who is to inherit the property and fortune of the Hotspurs of Humblethwaite, when the young heir suddenly dies and there is only a marriageable daughter. In classic Trollope fashion, this is a romance and a... more »n intrigue, filled with warm touches of humor, a sharp portrait of social mores, and the eventual comeuppance of scoundrels who come to light. Written in 1870, when Trollope was at the height of his powers, Sir Harry Hotspur is a moving story of greed, courtship, and conflicting emotions. The story is simple. Harry Hotspur is immensely wealthy. He has lost his son, leaving him with just a daughter for as heir to his fortune. His daughter loves a low life cousin who wants her money. The financial troubles of the cousin, and the emotional conflict between father and daughter create the drama of this fine short novel.« less