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Doctor Thorne adopts his niece Mary, keeping secret her illegitimate birth as he introduces her to the best local social circles. There she meets and falls in love with Frank Gresham - the heir to a vastly mortgaged estate and obliged to find a wealthy wife. Only Doctor Thorne knows that Mary is to inherit a large legacy that will make her acceptable to the otherwise disapproving middle-class society to which Frank belongs.

A sweeping radio saga of political intrigue, love affairs, financial wrangles and murder, based on the books by Anthony Trollope, creator of The Barchester Chronicles. This brand new full-cast BBC Radio dramatisation follows several generations of the Palliser dynasty as they navigate the twists and turns of political and high society in Victorian England.

Anthony Trollope is most famous for his portrait of the professional and landed classes of Victorian England, especially in his Palliser and Barsetshire novels. But he was also the author of one of the most fascinating autobiographies of the nineteenth century. Trollope was born in 1815, the product of a formidable mother and a tragically unsuccessful father who was socially ambitious for his sons. He was the victim of vicious bullying at Harrow and Winchester. But he had inherited his mother's determination, and managed later to carve out a successful career in the General Post Office while devoting every spare moment to writing. How he paid his groom to wake him every morning at 5:30 a.m. and disciplined himself to write 250 words every fifteen minutes has become part of literary legend. His efforts resulted in over sixty books, a sizable fortune, and fame, and his autobiography. Trollope looks back on his life with satisfaction. Perhaps as interesting as the facts he reveals and the opinions he records about Dickens and George Eliot, politics and the civil service are the judgments he passes on his own character.

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.

Phineas Finn is an Irish M.P.A. climbing the political ladder, largely through the assistance of his string of lovers. The questions he is forced to ask himself about honesty, independence, and parliamentary democracy are questions still asked today.

In the 1880's, an American senator observes, with some perplexity, English country life and all of its social echelons. To add some spice along the way, we follow the romances and intrigues of the flirtatious Arabella Trefoil.

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.

In the fourth audiobook in Anthony Trollope's series known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, the values of a Victorian gentleman, the young clergyman Mark Robarts, are put to the test. Though he lives a comfortable life, has a doting wife, children and a patroness in Lady Lufton, his ambitions stretch beyond the little village of Framley. Through a combination of naivety and social climbing, Robarts is compromised and brought to the brink of financial and social ruin by the disreputable politician, Sowerby.

This last novel in the Chronicles of Barsetshire series involves Mr. Crawley, the impoverished curate of Hogglestock, who is accused of theft when he uses a large check to pay off his debts. The scandal fiercely divides the citizens of Barsetshire and threatens to tear apart Mr. Crawley's family.

Anthony Trollope's classic novel centers on Mr. Harding, a clergyman of great personal integrity whose charitable income far exceeds the purpose for which it was intended. On discovering this, young John Bold turns his reforming zeal toward exposing what he regards as an abuse of privilege, despite the fact that he is in love with Mr. Harding's daughter, Eleanor.

In the fifth novel of the Barsetshire series, The Small House at Allington, we delve into the lives of Mrs. Dale and her two marriageable daughters, Lily and Bell. As the girls navigate the complexities of love and societal expectations, they attract the attention of several suitors their cousin Bernard Dale, his ambitious friend Adolphus Crosbie, and the local lad Johnny Eames, whose burgeoning career in London promises to elevate him beyond his previously awkward reputation. Through Crosbies social aspirations and his ties to the troubled de Courcy family, the novel offers a vivid ...

Kept in the Dark is a captivating novel by 19th century English author Anthony Trollope. First published in eight monthly installments in 1882, this story unfolds the life of Cecilia Holt, who ends her engagement to the indifferent Sir Francis Geraldine. Seeking a fresh start, she travels abroad and meets Mr. George Western, a man heartbroken by his own romantic misfortunes. They marry, but Cecilia conceals her past engagement from him, despite his honesty about his own history. When Sir Francis reveals her secret, George feels betrayed and leaves for abroad, prompting Cecilia to return to her...

In Rachel Ray, the romance between Luke Rowan and Rachel Ray faces formidable opposition. The wealthy and manipulative Mrs. Tappitt envisions her daughters as suitable matches for Luke, while Rachels family questions his worthiness. As the story unfolds through a series of captivating adventures, justice prevails for all involved. True to Trollopes style, the narrative also weaves in a secondary plot centered around the parliamentary election in Baslehurst. Rich with moments of humor and heartfelt connection, the novel features delightful scenes such as the lovers first encounters, Mrs. ...

Embark on a delightful Continental journey with Anthony Trollope and discover if you agree with Walpoles praise ...not only Trollopes very best shorter book, but one of the most charming idylls in English literature. The narrative unfolds simply—boy meets girl, parental objections arise, and trials ensue—but the true resolution awaits your exploration. Join us as we delve into this enchanting tale filled with color and richness, and uncover its captivating conclusion for yourself! (Summary by Walpole & Annise)

Discover the captivating world of Anthony Trollopes Vicar of Bullhampton, a hidden gem first published in 1870. This enthralling novel follows a spirited small-town clergyman and his grumpy neighbor, the miller, as they navigate the complexities of life and love. With a murder mystery, a gripping trial, a bitter feud, a fallen woman, and a tangled romance, Trollope masterfully examines the challenges of doing good while getting entangled in the lives of others, even with the noblest intentions. (Introduction by Angela Rowland)

The Way We Live Now is a complex and compulsive tale that traces the career of Augustus Melmotte, a strange and mysterious financier who bursts into London society like a guided missile. In setting up a dubious scheme based on speculative money and stock market gambles, Melmotte manages to lure in several members of the English aristocracy, for whom money is the summum bonum. The world is at his feet - until the corruption catches up with him.

Set near Galway, Landleaguers follows the journey of young Florian Jones, who has recently embraced Catholicism only to witness the shocking devastation of his English fathers land at the hands of the Catholic Landleaguers. As the Irish Land War ignites, tensions rise with the boycott of affluent landowners and a harrowing series of revenge killings. This poignant tale delves into the lives of Florian, his father, his two captivating sisters, his older brother Frank, and Franks cherished Rachel, an American singer gracing the London stage alongside her fiery father. It paints a vivid picture ...

In the heart of Nuremberg, Linda Tressel endures a life of solitude under the watchful eye of her overbearing aunt, Madame Staubach. When Madame Staubach invites the unpleasant and much older Peter Steinmarc to stay as a lodger, she sets her sights on an arranged marriage for Linda, completely disregarding her nieces feelings. Yet, amidst the oppressive atmosphere, Lindas heart finds solace in the arms of the charmingly disreputable Ludovic Valcalm. This captivating tale unfolds the trials and tribulations of Lindas quest for love and independence. - Summary by Simon Evers

Meet Miss Margaret Mackenzie, a thirty-five-year-old woman who has devoted her life to caring for others, only to find herself suddenly alone and unexpectedly wealthy. With her newfound fortune, she becomes the center of attention, no longer considered too old to marry. Yet, having spent her life in service to her brother, Miss Mackenzie is a stranger to wealth and popularity. She embodies the essence of being other-oriented, reminiscent of the folkloric character Griselda, known for her unwavering patience. In this engaging tale, Trollope cleverly critiques the fortune-seekers around her ...

Framley Parsonage is the fourth novel in Anthony Trollopes beloved Chronicles of Barsetshire series. Originally published in serial form in the Cornhill Magazine in 1860 and later as a book in 1861, this engaging tale follows the life of Mark Robarts, a young vicar living in the picturesque village of Framley. Granted his position by Lady Lufton, the mother of his childhood friend, Mark is eager to elevate his social standing and make connections among the countys elite. However, he soon finds himself ensnared by the dubious Mr. Sowerby, a local Whig Member of Parliament, who entices him into ...