Today begins another year of The Big Read, a global online book club organized by The Trollope Society. Every other Monday through the year, as I did all last year, I join in the discussion via Zoom meeting with Anthony Trollope fans all around the world to discuss one of the prolific author's novels. Today begins discussion of Rachel Ray, the story of a young country girl as she deals with the hurdles and difficulties of building a social life for herself. She does this while enduring the critical gossip of a small town, the well-meaning but hapless advice from a weak-minded mother, and the downright maliciousness of a religious-zealot sister. Even being nearly 200 years old, the story rings true in many aspects and is relatable today. I look forward to hearing what my fellow Trollopians have to say later today.
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