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Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollope (1815 - 1882)Author: LibriVox
This is the second in Trollopes Barsetshire series of novels. The later novels in the series move away from Barchester itself but 'Barchester Towers' is very much a sequel to the first book The Warden, which is also available from Librivox.The old bishop dies, the archdeacon, Dr. Grantly fails to succeed him and a new bishop, Dr. Proudie is appointed. Dr. Grantly gains a worthy foe, not the new bishop but his wife, Mrs. Proudie, strict Sabbatarian and power behind the Episcopal throne together with the bishops chaplain, Mr. Slope.John Bold is also dead and Eleanor, now a wealthy young widow sets clerical hearts fluttering. The new bishop must deal with the wardenship of Hirams Hospital. Will it go to Mr. Harding? All is to play for. Then the old Dean dies and the stakes are raised. (Summary by Andy) Language: eng Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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I.I Who will be the new Bishop?
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Wednesday, 31 December, 1969
