The Eustaces find themselves in an awkward position. Lizzie attempts to hold onto them, much to the irritation of the longtime family lawyer, Mr Camperdown. The diamonds of the book's title are a necklace, a Eustace family heirloom that Sir Florian gave to Lizzie to wear. Before he dies, the disillusioned Sir Florian discovers all this, but does not think to change the generous terms of his will. While clever and beautiful, Lizzie has several character flaws the greatest of these is an almost pathological delight in lying, even when it cannot benefit her. Lizzie Greystock, a fortune-hunter who ensnares the sickly, dissipated Sir Florian Eustace, is soon left a very wealthy widow and mother. LibriVox recording of The Eustace Diamonds by Anthony Trollop, read by LibriVox volunteers.
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