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Two Anthony Trollope books combined in one: • Why Frau Frohmann Raised Her Prices, and Other Stories • Christmas at Thompson HallTogether, these books broaden the picture of the author’s storytelling, pairing two different kinds of momentum. “Why Frau Frohmann Raised Her Prices, and Other Stories” draws you in with its particular premise and cast, while “Christmas at Thompson Hall” shifts the angle—either by changing tone, setting, or the kind of conflict at the center. Across both, you’ll find a winter setting and the moral pressure of the season, and a focus on how people respond when the familiar becomes unstable.Anthony Trollope is widely read for clear storytelling, memorable characters, and enduring themes. The writing tends to focus on motive and consequence, with attention to social life as well as private feeling. Across different works, there is a steady interest in how people change—slowly, reluctantly, or all at once—when circumstances force a decision.