The second of Anthony Trollope's 'Palliser' series of novels, Phineas Finn follows the story of young Phineas, a doctor's son from Ireland with big Parliamentary ambitions. Set against the backdrop of the British parliamentary Reform Acts of the 1860s, the novel charts Phineas' story as he navigates the world of Parliament and politics. Along the way we witness his struggles in both work and love as he strives to always do the right thing and maintain his morals and convictions throughout.