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  • Published: 1 March 2012
  • ISBN: 9780099528654
  • Imprint: Vintage Classics
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 224
  • RRP: $26.00

The Warden




Trollope's moving, insightful exploration of moral dilemmas fought in public and private


The first book in Anthony Trollope's Barchester Chronicles is a moving, insightful exploration of moral dilemmas fought in public and private.

Mr Harding is a good man, the warden to an alms house which provides a peaceful home to twelve old men. The young and zealous John Bold is also a good man, but he believes he sees in Harding's comfortable existence an injustice which must be exposed. The law, the church and the self-righteous national press all have their say in the scandal that ensues, causing a crisis in the hearts and minds of many in the quiet country town of Barchester.

‘An affecting and delicate short novel’ Guardian

  • Published: 1 March 2012
  • ISBN: 9780099528654
  • Imprint: Vintage Classics
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 224
  • RRP: $26.00

Other books in the series

On Sparta
Love
Annals
Military Dispatches

About the author

Anthony Trollope

Anthony Trollope (1815 – 1882) was one of the most successful, prolific and respected English novelists of the Victorian era. Some of his best-loved works, collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, revolve around the imaginary county of Barsetshire. He also wrote perceptive novels on political, social, and gender issues, and on other topical matters.

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Praise for The Warden

His books are my lifelong love. He wrote 47 in total and I must have read them all; some twice. As I'm old and forgetful, I can just pick them up and start again and just know that they're going to be wonderful. My favourite is The Warden. It's a fascinating tale about the church and Victorian manners.

Pru Leith, Sunday Telegraph

What a treat, if you like Austen, or Pym, or anyone who gives an account of petty relationships in a Deanery Close or other small community. Why did Freud bother? This is so much better, and truer

Daily Telegraph

An affecting and delicate short novel

Guardian

His characters are real, truthfully felt and never patronised by their creator

Daily Mail