The Prime Minister

Synopsis

In This Fifth Installment Of The Palliser Series, Plantagenet Palliser Becomes Prime Minister In A Fragile Coalition Government. Lady Glencora Attempts To Aid The Success Of Her Husband's Tenure By Hosting Lavish Events. Meanwhile A Significant Sub-plot Concerns Ferninand Lopez, A City Adventurer Of Undisclosed Parentage Who Wins The Favour Of Emily Wharton. Emily Marries Mr Lopez Despite Her Father's Objections And Rapidly Regrets Her Mistake. Lopez's High-risk Gambles Lead To Financial Ruin And, After Failing To Persuade Lizzie Eustace To Go With Him To Guatemala, Takes His Own Life.