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Join Phineas Finn, the charismatic hero from an earlier installment, as he makes his triumphant return to London from Scotland, diving back into the tumultuous world of politics. Faced with challenges and obstacles, he manages to reclaim his seat in Parliament and reestablish his place in the social elite. As he navigates a web of intrigue and romance, Phineass journey is filled with excitement and unexpected twists. - Summary by Deon Gines

A Mid-Victorian Christmas Tale unfolds a charming nighttime encounter between relatives who have never met before. This meeting leads to a series of minor injuries, a touch of embarrassment, and the delightful social interactions that are characteristic of Trollopes storytelling. (Summary by Arnold Banner)

Clara Amedroz is a sharp-witted and virtuous heroine navigating the challenging landscape of love and societal expectations in her time. With two eligible suitors at her feet, she chooses the sophisticated and charming Captain Aylmer, only to quickly discover his true nature. As Clara grapples with her initial decision, she begins to recognize the unwavering love of Will Belton, the suitor she turned away. In true Trollope fashion, the story weaves in captivating sub-plots, including Claras bond with the socially ostracized Mr. and Mrs. Askerton, whose unconventional living arrangement ...

Dive into the captivating world of Anthony Trollopes Can You Forgive Her?, the first installment in a remarkable six-novel series that explores the intricacies of 19th Century English politics. Meet Plantagenet and Glencora Palliser as they navigate the challenges of courtship and marriage while Plantagenet embarks on his political career, a theme that resonates throughout the series. This novel also shines a light on the poignant dilemma faced by Alice Vavasor, a young woman torn between two suitors one embodies the ideal qualities yet seeks a quiet life, while the other harbors questionable ...

Dive into the captivating world of Doctor Thorne, a timeless masterpiece by the author of the Chronicles of Barsetshire. This gripping tale blends romance, social commentary, and intrigue, offering listeners a profound exploration of morality, class, and love in 19th-century England.

A Christmas comedy of errors from the Victorian author best known for his "Barchester" novels, Anthony Trollope (1815-1882). Mr. and Mrs. Brown are trying to return from the south of France to spend the festive season at Mrs. Brown's old family home, Thompson Hall at Stratford-le-Bow. Mr. Brown's sore throat makes him a reluctant traveler, but Mrs. Brown will stop at nothing to make sure they reach their destination by Christmas morning...

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to The Way We Live Now and experience the zesty, compelling world of 1870s London.

Bound together by dreams of success, three clerks Harry Norman, Alaric Tudor, and Charley Tudor navigate the ranks of the Civil Service, each of them drawn into a web of temptation and moral dilemmas.

In the world of social hierarchy and personal ambition, the intricate dance of class dynamics and personal relationships comes to life. The title suggests a story rich in societal conflicts, where characters must navigate the delicate balance between personal desires and societal expectations. This podcast offers a rotating collection of full-length audiobooks, each week showcasing a different story that explores these timeless tensions. Experience a variety of perspectives, from different eras and styles, unraveling the complexities of human nature and social structures. Whether you're ...

In a world where societal expectations and personal desires often clash, the intricacies of family, inheritance, and romance unfold. The title suggests a setting steeped in social dynamics, where the tension between duty and emotion plays out against a backdrop of class and status. This podcast offers a rotating collection of full-length audiobooks, each week spotlighting a new story that shares these themes. Listeners will find a diverse array of perspectives, time periods, and narrative styles, ensuring that each episode delivers a fresh and engaging experience. Whether you're drawn to the ...

Thompson Hall, redolent of plum pudding and mince pie, green of holly, warmed by omnipotent Victorian fireplaces, awaits the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Brown from the south of France. But they may never make it to Thompson Hall. The story opens in Paris at Le Grand Hotel, where Mr. Brown is down with "a throat condition"—he is unable to travel to England. Only Mrs. Brown is quite determined they will go on. So begins a Christmas tale complicated and simple, pathetic and farcical, embarrassing—even risque, though of course it could be read aloud to an assembled Victorian family.

Anthony Trollope was a British writer of the Victorian period. He was very prolific, writing 47 novels, 42 short stories and five travel books. He is primarily known for his “Chronicles of Barsetshire” series of novels, including the books “The Warden” and “Barchester Towers”. It is held that his satiric novel, “The Way We Live Now” is his masterpiece.

Anthony Trollope's series of witty, gently satirical stories of provincial life are set in the fictional town of Barchester and the surrounding county of Barsetshire. With a focus on the lives, loves and tribulations of the local clergy and rural gentry, the canvas is broad and colourful, with a set of iconic characters in whose lives we become intimately involved as they grow up, grow old, and fall in or out of love and friendship across the years.

Set in Ireland, the upper-class courtship of Lord Ballantine for Fanny Windham and the lower-class romance between Martin Kelly and Ann Lynch meet with many obstacles.

Mr and Mrs Brown are keen to make it to Thompson Hall for a cosy family Christmas - the first they will be spending in England instead of France for several years. When Mr Brown is taken ill in Paris en route home, it seems their Christmas wishes may not be coming true. ‘Christmas at Thompson Hall’ is a festive short story full of humorous mishaps from the much-loved Victorian author, Anthony Trollope.

This is the fourth book in Anthony Trollopes Barsetshire series. In it, he lives and loves. Lucy Robarts and Lord Lufton, Griselda Grantley and Lord Dumbello, Olivia Proudie and Mr. Tickler, and Miss Dunstable and Dr. Thorne are depicted with warmth and humor. At the same time, we witness the callousness and greed of such characters as Mrs. Proudie, Mr. Sowerby and Tom Tozer.

Anthony Trollope’s The Small House at Allington is the fifth book in a series called The Chronicles of Barsetshire but is the most well-known of the series due to its writing quality and timeline placement within the series. The novel follows the Dales, a family who occupies a large estate. Christopher is the owner of the estate, and allows his widowed sister and her children to live on a small house on the property. The novel largely follows the children, Lilian and Isabella, as they are courted and try to find their place among society.

Da anni, il Natale lo trascorrono in Francia. Ma quest'anno, lei è decisa a far ritorno a Thompson Hall, splendida dimora dei tempi andati, per ricongiungersi al passato. Convinto finalmente il marito, a un passo dalla partenza la coppia incontra per caso in un Hotel di Parigi il futuro cognato di lei. Un incontro davvero strano, che cambia tutto... una splendida, farsesca commedia degli errori.

Clara Amedroz, toujours célibataire à 25 ans, est la seule fille du vieux châtelain de Belton Castle (Somersetshire). Ce dernier a dilapidé sa fortune pour assouvir les extravagances de son fils, qui vient de se suicider, de sorte que le domaine doit revenir à son cousin par alliance Will Belton.

A quiet, unassuming man who loves nothing more than his daughter, his music, and his violincello. His life is seriously disrupted by a zealous young man who sees a disparity between the monies paid out to the Warden and the monies paid out to the 12 bedesmen that live in the hospital of Barchester Cathedral as charity cases, according to Hiram's Will.