The Talleyrand Maxim · Theme

Love and Romance

How The Talleyrand Maxim develops Love and Romance.

The romantic subplot between Nesta Mallathorpe and Bartle Collingwood provides a contrast to the greed and corruption, with Collingwood's genuine love for Nesta overcoming his fear of being seen as a fortune-hunter.

Where it surfaces

The Woman in Black
Collingwood and Nesta's relationship culminates in a romantic moment in the park, offering a hopeful counterpoint to the chapter's legal and moral conflicts.