Phineas Finn, the Irish member.NOVEL by Anthony Trollope ( COM.SET VOL.1, AND 2) in Bloomington, MN

The second of Trollope's "Palliser" novels introduces its title character, Phineas Finn, a talented but naive doctor's son from Ireland with Parliamentary aspirations. He must make numerous practical and ethical choices regarding his career, his political beliefs, and his romantic life, in hopes of emerging with his character, reputation, and prospects intact.