Showing results for "Anthony Trollope" in Literature & Fiction

Dive into the intriguing world of The Small House at Allington, a captivating tale of the widowed Mrs. Dale and her daughters, Isabella (Bell) and Lilian (Lily), who reside in the quaint Small House. Gifted rent-free by the bachelor Squire of Allington, Christopher Dale, this charming home becomes the backdrop for a complex web of courtship and rivalry. As the fifth installment in the Chronicles of Barsetshire, Trollope introduces us to the ambitious Plantagenet Palliser, who finds himself embroiled in the romantic entanglements of Lady Dumbello, while the lives of the young and earnest John ...

Dive into the intriguing world of politics with The Prime Minister, the fifth novel in Trollopes captivating Palliser Series. This tale chronicles the tumultuous term of Plantagenet Palliser as he navigates the complexities of leadership in the UK. Expect unexpected twists and surprising turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat. - Summary by Deon Gines

In The Last Chronicle of Barset, Anthony Trollope weaves a rich tapestry of intrigue and emotion, often hailed as his greatest work. This captivating novel revisits beloved characters from the Barsetshire series, particularly focusing on the Rev. Josiah Crawley, an impoverished curate embroiled in a scandal over the alleged theft of £20. As the mystery unfolds, we also witness the delicate courtship of Major Grantly and Grace Crawley, set against the disapproval of the Majors imposing parents, Archdeacon Grantly and his wife. Meanwhile, the adventures of Johnny Eames, a key figure from The ...

In the opulent world of Tretton Park, Mr. Scarborough, a wealthy patriarch, faces his mortality. As he prepares to leave his estate, a dark cloud looms over his family. His eldest son, Mountjoy, has squandered their fortune on unscrupulous money-lenders who now threaten to claim everything. In a shocking twist, Mr. Scarborough declares Mountjoy illegitimate, asserting that he married just before the birth of his younger son, Augustus, positioning him as the rightful heir. But is this revelation truth or a desperate maneuver to save the family fortune from falling into the hands of unscrupulous...

Set against the backdrop of the mid-19th century British Civil Service, this early novel by Trollope weaves a rich tapestry of romance and crime. Drawing from his own experiences as a junior clerk in the General Post Office, Trollope offers a captivating and poignant exploration of how ambition can shape friendships and influence love. (Summary by Anthony Ogus)

In the heart of Queensland, Australia, Harry Heathcote is an English ‘squatter’ managing a sprawling sheep station at Gangoil. Alongside his devoted wife Mary and her elder sister Kate, they navigate the challenges of rural life. Nearby, Giles Medlicott, owner of a sugar plantation and mill, stands ready to lend his support. However, trouble brews when two of Harrys disgruntled former employees, fueled by jealousy and aided by the unscrupulous Brownbies, ignite a catastrophic fire on his property. As the flames threaten to engulf everything Harry has built, the gripping story unfolds, ...

In this poignant novella by Trollope, the dreams of an ordinary village girl, Alice Dugdale, are thrown into turmoil when her devoted beau becomes an enticing option for a local noble family. With a blend of affection and sensitivity, Trollope explores the intricate web of emotions and societal expectations that arise from this unexpected situation. - Summary by Anthony Ogus

Dive into the poignant tale of the Macdermots of Ballycloran, a story centered around the tragic downfall of a once-prominent landowning family. Larry Macdermot struggles to maintain his familys crumbling mansion in Co. Leitrim, unable to keep up with the mortgage owed to the unyielding Joe Flannelly. Tensions rise between the Macdermot and Flannelly families, especially after Larrys son, Thady, refuses to marry Joes daughter, Sally. Meanwhile, the familys daughter, Feemy, finds herself entangled in a scandalous affair with the despised English police officer, Captain Myles Ussher. This ...

When it was first published in 1874, Lady Anna faced a lukewarm reception, even provoking outrage among conservative critics who claimed, This is the sort of thing the reading public will never stand...a man must be embittered by some violent present exasperation who can like such disruptions of social order as this. Yet, Anthony Trollope regarded it as the best novel I ever wrote! Very much! Quite far away above all others! This carefully crafted and impassioned exploration of forced marriage within the tumultuous backdrop of Radical politics and social inequality chronicles Countess Lovel’...

In Anthony Trollopes Marion Fay (1882), we are drawn into a captivating tale of two romances that bridge the gap between noble birth and common life. Each relationship faces the tumultuous clash of parental expectations against the fervent desires of the young lovers. As the story unfolds, Trollope enriches the narrative with a cast of intriguing minor characters who either stir up chaos or provide delightful comic relief, making this novel a blend of heartfelt romance and witty social commentary. (summary by Arnold Banner)

Dive into the intriguing world of Anthony Trollopes Barchester Towers, the second novel in the captivating Barsetshire series. Picking up where The Warden left off, this narrative unfolds with the death of the old bishop and the controversial appointment of the new bishop, Dr. Proudie. As Dr. Grantly faces off against the formidable Mrs. Proudie—an unwavering strict Sabbatarian and the true power behind the scenes—the stakes rise dramatically. Meanwhile, the wealthy young widow Eleanor, set to capture clerical hearts, adds another layer of complexity to the unfolding drama. With the fate ...

Dive into the captivating world of Phineas Finn, where ambition meets romance, and love is often intertwined with the pursuit of wealth. This novel unfolds against the backdrop of British parliamentary politics, exploring the complexities of relationships and the quest for power. - Summary by Deon Gines

Set in the world of the Victorian professional and landed classes, the story centres on Mr Harding, a clergyman of great personal integrity who is nevertheless in possession of an income from a charity far in excess of the sum devoted to it.

Can You Forgive Her? is the first of the six in the Palliser series. Trollope inextricably binds together the issues of parliamentary election and marriage, of politics and privacy. The values and aspirations of the governing stratum of Victorian society are ruthlessly examined, and none remains unscathed. But above all Trollope focuses on the predicament of women. 'What should a woman do with her life?' asks Alice Vavasor of herself, and this theme is echoed by every other woman in the audiobook.

In this world of bribes, vendettas, and swindling, in which heiresses are gambled and won, Trollope's characters embody all the vices: Lady Carbury is 'false from head to foot'; her son Felix has 'the instincts of a horse, not approaching the higher sympathies of a dog'; and Melmotte - the colossal figure who dominates the book - is a 'horrid, big, rich scoundrel...a bloated swindler...a vile city ruffian'. But as vile as he is, he is considered one of Trollope's greatest creations.

Barchester Towers is the second of six in the series known as Chronicles of Barsetshire. Narrator Timothy West brings life to the story, begun in The Warden, of Mr. Harding and his daughter Eleanor. It chronicles the struggle for control of the English diocese of Barchester after one Bishop dies and a new one is selected. The rather incompetent new Bishop, Dr. Proudie, led by his formidable wife, and ambitious chaplain, Mr. Slope, begin to create turmoil with their desire to shake up the church establishment.

The spirited Lily Dale, who longs to be loved, is devastated when her fiancé, the self-interested Adolphus Crosbie, jilts her for the aristocratic Lady Alexandrina. Although heartbroken, Lily still loves Crosbie and believes she must remain single despite him being unworthy of her affections. Even when the more deserving John Eame, presents himself she is still unable to see past her feelings for Crosbie. Meanwhile, Lily's sister Bell is also under pressure to marry for money, not for love.

Dr Wortle's School introduces the unassuming Mr. Peacocke and his polite, newly-wed bride, as they join the teaching staff of an elite and exclusive Christian boys' school. Dr. Wortle, a devoted English scholar and the headmaster of the seminary academy, welcomes his two new teachers, confident that they will uphold the high standards of education at the school.

Doctor Thorne is the third audiobook in Anthony Trollope's series known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire. Long regarded as one of Trollope's greatest works, it is a complex story of love, greed and illegitimacy. Set in fictional Barsetshire, it concerns the romantic challenges facing Doctor Thorne's penniless niece, Mary, and Frank Gresham, the only son of the impoverished squire of Greshambury. Mary falls in love with Frank but he is constrained by the need to marry well to restore the family fortunes.

In the fourth of the ‘Palliser’ stories, Trollope follows Phineas Finn’s return to the dangerous world of Westminster politics. When his political rival is murdered, Phineas is thrown under suspicion and eventually finds himself standing trial at the Old Bailey. The situation is complicated by the presence of two women in his life: his old flame Lady Laura, whose estranged husband is determined to destroy Phineas’s reputation, and the wealthy and enigmatic widow, Madame Max.