Phineas Redux is a novel by Anthony Trollope, the fourth in The Pallisers series and the sequel to the second book, Phineas Finn. It was first published in 1873 as a serial in the Graphic. Daniel Defoes Robinson Crusoe; title page of 1719 newspaper edition A novel (from French nouvelle, new) is an extended fictional narrative in prose. ... Anthony Trollope (April 24, 1815 – December 6, 1882) was one of the most successful, prolific and respected English novelists of the Victorian era. ... The Palliser series comprises six novels by Anthony Trollope. ... Phineas Finn is a novel by Anthony Trollope and the name of its leading character. ... 1873 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calaber). ...

Phineas Finn is working as a Poorhouse Inspector in Ireland. His wife having died in childbirth, he finds his existence dull and unsatisfying after the excitement of his former career as a Member of Parliament. Back in England, the Whigs are determined to overturn the Tory majority in Parliament. As Finn had been considered the most promising of the younger set, he is invited to run for office again. A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters of an electoral district to a parliament; in the Westminster system, specifically to the lower house. ... This article is about the British Whig party. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Insert non-formatted text hereInsert non-formatted text here:This article is about the legislative institution. ...

Returning to London, he renews his acquaintance with the wealthy widow, Madame Max Goesler. In the past, she had offered to marry him and had been gently turned down; after an awkward first encounter, they resume friendly relations.

In the political arena, Finn loses the election by a narrow margin, but his luck does not desert him. On appeal, it is found that his opponent had bribed some of the voters, enough to give Finn the victory. He does however make one enemy within his own party. Mr. Bonteen makes disparaging remarks about his political trustworthiness (referring to an incident described in Phineas Finn). The conflict spirals out of control when neither man will back down, and they become bitter foes.

When Bonteen is murdered, suspicion falls on two men. One is the Reverend Emilius, husband of Lady Eustace. At her urging, Bonteen discovered that Emilius had still been married to another woman when he wed Lady Eustace, thus annulling the marriage and safeguarding her wealth. The other suspect is of course Phineas Finn. He and Bonteen had been seen to quarrel violently the night of the murder and all the circumstantial evidence points to him, while Emilius did not even have a key to exit his lodgings that night. Finn therefore is brought to trial. Not unexpectedly, the murder of one Member of Parliament allegedly by another quickly becames the sensation of all England.

While the trial goes on, Madame Max travels to the Continent looking for evidence. And she succeeds. She finds a locksmith who had made a duplicate key for Emilius. This, along with other developments, convinces everyone that Finn is innocent and Emilius guilty. Unfortunately, it is not enough to convict the latter.

Afterwards, Finn, worn out by the ordeal and disillusioned with politics, retires and marries Madame Max.