The Three Clerks
- First published
- 1857
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Three Clerks" by Anthony Trollope is a novel published in 1857, drawing on Trollope's experiences as a junior clerk in the General Post Office. Three civil servants navigate ambition, romance, and moral compromise in Victorian England. Two friends compete for the same woman while rising through bureaucratic ranks. One falls under the influence of an unscrupulous politician, leading to schemes of dubious legality. Meanwhile, a rakish younger clerk pursues redemption and love while torn between two women and two worlds.
- London (England)
- Civil service
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #7481. The Three Clerks on Wikipedia.
