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Whether you walk abroad, sit quietly by the fire, or steal an hour from the business of the day, this podcast invites you into the familiar society of Barsetshire and Westminster - a place where wit is gentle, observation keen, and every character is granted the dignity of being understood. Take up your place among us, and let the pages be turned aloud.]]>enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e2444720a3e7459996d25d3ad8705222.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-anthony-trollope-library--6881744Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:30:22 +0000Anthony TrollopeJonathan Magnussonfeeds@spreaker.comWelcome, dear listener, to The Anthony Trollope Library. Here you will encounter clergymen of uncertain fortune, politicians of steady ambition, and ladies whose hearts must negotiate with the practical world. These stories do not rush toward...
Whether you walk abroad, sit quietly by the fire, or steal an hour from the business of the day, this podcast invites you into the familiar society of Barsetshire and Westminster - a place where wit is gentle, observation keen, and every character is granted the dignity of being understood. Take up your place among us, and let the pages be turned aloud.]]>falseserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-1-three-editors--70112573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112573Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:15:45 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the resolute and graceful Lady Carbury, a woman devoted to the art of literature, dispatches a series of earnest letters to influential editors in the hopes of securing recognition and remuneration for her latest work, "Criminal Queens."...1309false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-2-the-carbury-family--70112579https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112579Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:15:46 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the somewhat embattled Lady Carbury, a woman of considerable cleverness and complexity, resolves to carve out a literary career to support her family amid the vexations brought by her prodigal son and the heavy burdens of her past. Her...1310false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-3-the-beargarden--70112582https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112582Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:15:46 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lady Carbury struggles to maintain respectability and economy while her son Felix navigates the precarious social labyrinth of London, borrowing money and indulging in the expensive pursuits of hunting and gambling. Their discourse and...962false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-6-roger-carbury-and-paul-montague--70112568https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112568Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which we become acquainted with Roger Carbury, an honourable but financially strained squire of ancient lineage who cherishes his Suffolk estate amidst wealthier neighbours, and learn of his heartfelt but unrequited proposal to his young cousin...1512false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-4-madame-melmotte-s-ball--70112574https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112574Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which a grand ball of unprecedented splendour is held in Grosvenor Square, bringing together a mixture of society’s most exalted and newly wealthy, particularly the enigmatic Melmotte family, whose fortunes and alliances arouse much speculation and...1899false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-5-after-the-ball--70112594https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112594Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Sir Felix Carbury returns late from an evening's entertainment, his mother and sister harbouring worries about his gambling habits and disregard for family propriety, while Henrietta navigates the social complexities of the gathering....499false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-7-mentor--70112602https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112602Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lady Carbury wrestles with hopes and fears for her wayward son Felix, whose reckless expenses and gambling strain her resources and patience, while her cousin Roger Carbury confronts the young man with a stern resolve to curb his ruinous...1163false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-9-the-great-railway-to-vera-cruz--70112605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112605Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which a young Englishman named Paul Montague is reluctantly drawn into a grandiose American scheme to promote a vast South Central Pacific and Mexican railway, led by the audacious and garrulous Mr. Fisker, whose ambitions seem more directed at...1129false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-8-love-sick--70112617https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112617Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the noble Roger Carbury finds himself at odds with Lady Carbury's eager approval of a wealthy yet disreputable match for her son, while he counsels caution and honour in social connections. Amidst familial anxieties and delicate declarations...1021false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-11-lady-carbury-at-home--70112614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112614Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lady Carbury endures the bitter pangs of literary criticism amidst fleeting triumphs, all the while nurturing extravagant hopes for her son’s future prosperity and societal ascendancy. Meanwhile, the intricacies of social manoeuvring unfold...1653false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-12-sir-felix-in-his-mother-s-house--70112616https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112616Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lady Carbury anxiously awaits news of her son's prospects with the heiress, torn between hope for his advancement and despair over his reckless habits. Meanwhile, an invitation to Carbury Manor signals the intertwining of social ambitions and...800false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-10-mr-fisker-s-success--70112619https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112619Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Fisker and Paul Montague grapple with the uneasy realities of their railway enterprise amid high society’s gambling and social manoeuvres at the Beargarden club, where fortunes and friendships are both at stake. The company’s directors...1523false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-15-you-should-remember-that-i-am-his-mother--70112607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112607Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lady Carbury seeks refuge with her daughter at Carbury, hoping the pastoral quiet might shield them from the harsh scrutiny of London society, only to find herself embroiled in uneasy tensions surrounding her son’s improvident prospects and...1260false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-14-carbury-manor--70112622https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112622Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lady Carbury determines to bring her daughter Henrietta to visit their cousin Roger Carbury at his country manor, stirring unease over the complex ties of affection and pride that bind these relations. Meanwhile, Roger contemplates the...1166false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-13-the-longestaffes--70112623https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112623Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the proud and impecunious Mr. Adolphus Longestaffe seeks financial relief and social recognition from the wealthy Mr. Melmotte, only to find himself thwarted and forced into uneasy compromises that strain family relations. Meanwhile, the...1368false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-17-marie-melmotte-hears-a-love-tale--70112608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112608Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Felix Carbury arrives late and ungraciously at Carbury, causing irritation to his cousin Roger and presenting himself with little regard for the family’s hospitality, while Lady Carbury tenderly supports her son despite his faults. Meanwhile,...1538false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-18-ruby-ruggles-hears-a-love-tale--70112578https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112578Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:30:06 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Miss Ruby Ruggles receives a mysterious letter from Sir Felix Carbury and is drawn into a world of romantic fancy far removed from her rural life and practical engagement to John Crumb. The tale gently explores the wide gap between rustic...786false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-16-the-bishop-and-the-priest--70112606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112606Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:30:06 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the Carbury household navigates a delicate interplay of affections and family ambitions amidst the quiet dignity of the countryside, and a dinner brings together contrasting clerical figures whose devoutness and beliefs subtly colour the...1630false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-19-hetta-carbury-hears-a-love-tale--70112589https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112589Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:30:12 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the tangled matters of love and fortune intermingle at Carbury, as Sir Felix contemplates matrimonial arrangements with the wealthy Melmottes while Lady Carbury basks in hopeful triumph; and Roger Carbury, despite his gentle advances and...1507false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-21-everybody-goes-to-them--70112600https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112600Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:30:12 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the Longestaffe family confronts a distressing reversal of plans, as Mr. Longestaffe insists they remain at Caversham rather than return to London as previously promised, leading to a quiet domestic storm of discontent and rebellion,...1625false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-20-lady-pomona-s-dinner-party--70112584https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112584Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:30:13 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Roger Carbury finds himself solitary and melancholy, reflecting on unrequited affection and the complex relationships that bind him to his acquaintances, whilst a grand country dinner at Caversham reveals the social manoeuvrings and cautious...781false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-22-lord-nidderdale-s-morality--70112588https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112588Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:30:13 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the Great South Central Pacific and Mexican Railway emerges as a popular yet enigmatic venture, drawing in gentlemen of varied repute who navigate its murky waters with differing degrees of understanding and profit. Amidst whispered...1022false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-23-yes-i-m-a-baronet--70112598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112598Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:30:13 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Sir Felix Carbury, urged on by his mother, attempts to secure the consent of Madame Melmotte’s formidable financier father to marry his daughter, navigating the delicate and often unbecoming dance of fortune and status with uncertain grace....1373false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-24-miles-grendall-s-triumph--70112609https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112609Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:30:13 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Sir Felix Carbury contemplates financial stratagems and social manoeuvres to secure his position with the Melmotte family, whilst engaging in the intricate and morally ambiguous gambling circles of London society. Amidst whispered...1160false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-27-mrs-hurtle-goes-to-the-play--70112583https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112583Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which a letter from Mrs. Hurtle unfolds a passionate yet troubled appeal to Paul Montague, entwining declarations of love with accounts of past hardships and present solitude, whilst he contemplates the complexity of their strained connection and...1487false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-26-mrs-hurtle--70112611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112611Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Paul Montague, burdened by troubled affections and uncertain fortunes, confronts the widow Winifrid Hurtle—his former promised wife—who has arrived in London determined to claim her due and understand the cause of their estrangement. Their...1661false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-25-in-grosvenor-square--70112620https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112620Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the young Marie Melmotte, emboldened by her acquaintance with high society, declares her resolute affection for Sir Felix despite the stern opposition of her formidable father, while the household around them festers with mistrust and...863false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-30-mr-melmotte-s-promise--70112591https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112591Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which an enigmatic article on the South Central Pacific and Mexican Railway stirs varied interpretations and reflections among the London elite, while Lady Carbury contemplates the intertwining of ambition, fortune, and matrimonial alliances with...1342false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-29-miss-melmotte-s-courage--70112603https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112603Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Sir Felix Carbury contemplates the daring counsel of his mother to elope with Marie Melmotte, despite the stern opposition of her formidable father and the tangled considerations of fortune and propriety that attend such an enterprise. The...1029false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-28-dolly-longestaffe-goes-into-the-city--70112621https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112621Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Sir Felix Carbury grapples with unease after suspecting Miles Grendall of cheating at cards, while making arrangements with his friend Dolly Longestaffe to secure money through a transaction with the formidable financier Mr. Melmotte....741false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-33-john-crumb--70112586https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112586Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the gentle country air of Sheep's Acre farm is disturbed by the brewing discord between young Ruby Ruggles and her suitor, John Crumb, whose straightforward devotion clashes with her heart's secretive fancy. The household is awash with...1664false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-32-lady-monogram--70112587https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112587Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Miss Georgiana Longestaffe finds herself dwelling uneasily beneath the roof of the Melmottes, estranged from former acquaintances and contending with the unkindness and snubs that London society bestows upon her new connections. She...1183false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-31-mr-broune-has-made-up-his-mind--70112595https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112595Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Broune, with all the hesitations and miscalculations of a middle-aged suitor, confesses his love and proposes marriage to Lady Carbury, much to her surprise and inner tumult. The scene closes with Lady Carbury alone in reflection, torn...1216false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-36-mr-broune-s-perils--70112576https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112576Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lady Carbury contemplates and ultimately declines a marriage proposal from Mr. Broune, weighed down by her complex past and current uncertainties, while he wrestles with regret and relief upon receiving her letter. Their mutual affection and...832false136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-35-melmotte-s-glory--70112593https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112593Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Augustus Melmotte’s spectacular rise to prominence encompasses not only immense wealth and social standing but also a forthcoming parliamentary candidacy and a grand entertainment for the Emperor of China, marking him as a man of unmatched...1487false135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-34-ruby-ruggles-obeys-her-grandfather--70112601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112601Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the departure of Ruby Ruggles from her grandfather’s farm causes considerable disturbance in the local countryside, prompting a search that brings to light the tangled loyalties and suspicions of those connected to the Carbury family. The...759false134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-38-paul-montague-s-troubles--70112575https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112575Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Paul Montague wrestles with the troublesome engagement of Mrs. Hurtle, pondering the murky mysteries of her past and his own moral qualms, while grappling with the demands of business and society. Meanwhile, a curious visit to Welbeck Street...1195false138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-37-the-board-room--70112577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112577Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the directors of the South Central Pacific and Mexican Railway convene for a Friday meeting fraught with quiet contestation, as Mr. Paul Montague challenges the chairman, Mr. Melmotte, over the opaque state of the company’s affairs, only to...1715false137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-39-i-do-love-him--70112580https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112580Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lady Carbury returns unexpectedly to find Paul Montague with Henrietta, stirring uneasy suspicions despite innocent explanations, while the young couple's affections and intentions are cautiously unveiled amid maternal concern and societal...1670false139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-42-can-you-be-ready-in-ten-minutes--70112569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112569Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Paul Montague visits Mrs. Hurtle, enduring her charming yet formidable presence as they discuss his hesitant prospects of a Mexican railway venture and her delicate state of health, while also navigating the complexities of social aspirations...1358false142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-40-unanimity-is-the-very-soul-of-these-things--70112571https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112571Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Paul Montague receives an unexpected summons from the formidable Mr. Melmotte, who, amid the disarray of his grand house, seeks to discuss the troubled affairs of their Railway Company with an urgency and persuasive charm. The conversation...768false140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-41-all-prepared--70112572https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112572Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Miss Melmotte, resolute and defiant, contemplates her imminent marriage whilst navigating uncertain affections and familial intrigues, and Sir Felix Carbury wrestles with the precarious prospects of love and fortune amid plans of an...760false141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-45-mr-melmotte-is-pressed-for-time--70112570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112570Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the fortunes of Mr. Longestaffe become increasingly entwined with those of the formidable Mr. Melmotte, as the London social and financial circles watch the manoeuvrings that precede an impending election with a mixture of curiosity and...1133false145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-44-the-coming-election--70112581https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112581Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the spectacle of Mr. Melmotte's dazzling commercial ambitions and popular acclaim at Westminster stirs a fierce tide of political rivalry and newspaper animosity, setting the stage for a contest both grand and fraught with undercurrents of...1306false144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-43-the-city-road--70112585https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112585Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the young and spirited Ruby, having defied her grandfather's wishes, seeks refuge with her aunt in London whilst entangled in a precarious romance with the imprudent Sir Felix Carbury, whose intentions fall far short of honourable promise....1587false143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-48-ruby-a-prisoner--70112599https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112599Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the young Ruby Ruggles, restless and longing for a final dance with her lover Sir Felix, finds herself constrained by her aunt Mrs. Pipkin’s resolute guardianship and the strictures imposed by social expectations. Meanwhile, Mrs. Hurtle...740false148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-46-roger-carbury-and-his-two-friends--70112610https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112610Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Roger Carbury endeavours to secure the welfare of Ruby Ruggles, learning of her constrained situation and the steadfast goodwill of an unlikely ally in John Crumb, whilst Paul Montague’s ill-advised companionship with Mrs. Hurtle at Lowestoft...1260false146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-47-mrs-hurtle-at-lowestoft--70112618https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112618Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Paul Montague confronts Mrs. Hurtle over the strained nature of their acquaintance and his decision to break their engagement, leading to a disclosure of her turbulent past and the harsh realities that have shaped her character. Their...1690false147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-51-which-shall-it-be--70112596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112596Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Paul Montague returns to London burdened with the resolution to end his troubling engagement to Mrs. Hurtle, expressing his feelings with a candid letter that stirs a tempest of emotion and defiance in her. Their subsequent meeting, charged...1276false151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-49-sir-felix-makes-himself-ready--70112612https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112612Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Sir Felix arranges a clandestine departure to New York with Marie Melmotte, all the while wrestling with his conscience and uncertain financial means, amidst careful preparations and guarded exchanges. The episode captures his uneasy blend of...1174false149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-50-the-journey-to-liverpool--70112624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112624Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which young Marie Melmotte and her loyal companion Didon set out on a secretive journey to escape an unwanted marriage, only to be apprehended before boarding their ship to New York, bringing a swift and distressing end to her hopeful flight....1259false150fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-53-a-day-in-the-city--70112590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112590Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Augustus Melmotte navigates the delicate social and financial consequences of his daughter’s attempted elopement, striving to maintain appearances and secure alliances among influential figures in both the City and society. Amidst the bustle...1441false153fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-54-the-india-office--70112592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112592Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the great political drama of the day is centred on the possible return of Mr. Melmotte to Parliament, a man whose commercial opulence and audacity stir both admiration and alarm among the Conservative party and society at large. Amidst grand...1561false154fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-52-the-results-of-love-and-wine--70112613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112613Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lady Carbury tends to her ailing and repentant son, Sir Felix, whose reckless behaviour has brought ruin upon their household, while her daughter Hetta wrestles with the prospect of sacrificing her own happiness for the family's welfare....1088false152fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-57-lord-nidderdale-tries-his-hand-again--70112597https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112597Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lord Nidderdale resolves to renew his courtship of Marie Melmotte despite lingering doubts and the complications surrounding her family’s fortune and romantic entanglements. The encounter that follows reveals both the tenacity of the young...1305false157fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-56-father-barham-visits-london--70112615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112615Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the political manoeuvrings to secure the Roman Catholic vote in Westminster become a matter of public speculation, under the critical eye of the determined Mr. Alf and the curious Father Barham, who seeks to discern the religious convictions...1232false156fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-55-clerical-charities--70112625https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112625Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the fortunes and reputation of one Mr. Melmotte become the talk of Suffolk, stirring unease among its conservative gentry who view his ascent and conduct with suspicion and moral disquiet. Meanwhile, in London, contrasting opinions on his...798false155fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-58-mr-squercum-is-employed--70112604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112604Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the unsettling whisper of forgery hangs over Mr. Melmotte’s dealings, casting a shadow of suspicion that ripples through the City and the highest circles of government, unsettling even those who once counted him a friend. The grand banquet to...1271false158fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-59-the-dinner--70112631https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112631Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the grandees of society wrestle with rumours and uneasy suspicions surrounding a most anticipated and illustrious dinner party, where absences speak louder than attendance and whispers of wrongdoing cast shadows upon the festivity. Among the...1282false159fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-60-miss-longestaffe-s-lover--70112671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112671Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Miss Longestaffe negotiates the social terms of her impending marriage to Mr. Brehgert, a prosperous but socially unrefined gentleman of Jewish descent, while contending with the delicate prejudices and expectations of London society. The...1186false160fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-63-mr-melmotte-on-the-day-of-the-election--70112626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112626Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the suspense of a Westminster election is heightened by rumours casting shadows on a candidate’s character, prompting cautious strategies and public displays of defiance. Mr. Melmotte faces the unwelcome stir with a composed front, navigating...1130false163fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-62-the-party--70112627https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112627Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Melmotte hosts a grand reception for an Emperor and distinguished guests amidst swirling rumours of his impending disgrace, while maintaining a composed surface despite inward trepidation. Meanwhile, among the assembled company, personal...1645false162fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-61-lady-monogram-prepares-for-the-party--70112657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112657Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the rumour of Mr. Melmotte’s scandal spreads swiftly through London society, casting a shadow over the much-anticipated reception hosted in Grosvenor Square, and causing socialites such as Lady Monogram to oscillate between anxious retreat...690false161fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-65-miss-longestaffe-writes-home--70112640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112640Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lady Monogram’s failure to impress at Madame Melmotte’s soirée leaves her and Miss Longestaffe ill at ease, whilst the latter wrestles with the social chasm revealed by her engagement to the wealthy Mr. Brehgert, a fact that ignites severe...1037false165fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-66-so-shall-be-my-enmity--70112648https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112648Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Paul Montague, burdened by his past entanglements and the scandal surrounding Mr. Melmotte, unexpectedly declares his love to Hetta Carbury, leading to a poignant and fraught recognition of their mutual affection amidst loyal friendships...1143false166fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-64-the-election--70112649https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112649Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the industrious and ambitious Mr. Melmotte faces a hotly contested election for Westminster, with his character and fortune the subject of keen public and political scrutiny, whilst his rival Mr. Alf employs sharp rhetoric to sway the voters...1322false164fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-68-miss-melmotte-declares-her-purpose--70112629https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112629Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which poor Hetta Carbury, troubled by grievous revelations, undertakes the difficult task of ending all hope between her brother and Miss Melmotte, a young lady caught in the turmoil of her father's mistrust and her own passionate despair. The...1026false168fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-67-sir-felix-protects-his-sister--70112633https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112633Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Sir Felix Carbury, having squandered his fortune and lost the respect of his acquaintances, confronts the grim realities of his reduced circumstances and the complications of his fractured engagement; meanwhile, Hetta Carbury grapples with...1014false167fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-69-melmotte-in-parliament--70112638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112638Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Melmotte navigates his newly acquired seat in the House of Commons amidst lingering suspicions and the uneasy politics of his Conservative allies, whilst the affairs of debt and social standing weigh heavily on those around him. The scene...1564false169fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-72-ask-himself--70112632https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112632Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Roger Carbury finds himself torn between loyalty and love as he grapples with the delicate task of conveying troubling truths to Lady Carbury and Hetta, while contending with his own conflicted feelings towards Paul Montague. Amidst the...1460false172fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-70-sir-felix-meddles-with-many-matters--70112658https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112658Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the duties of brotherly defence in matters of love and honour are beset with modern complexities, leading Sir Felix Carbury into delicate confrontations over his sister's suitor and his own doubtful engagement with Ruby Ruggles. Meanwhile,...1158false170fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-71-john-crumb-falls-into-trouble--70112664https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112664Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the devoted and slow-spoken John Crumb faces the bitter anguish of lost love and a violent confrontation in the shadowed streets of London, while Mrs. Pipkin and Mrs. Hurtle bear witness to the trials and tribulations of the young Ruby...1157false171fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-74-melmotte-makes-a-friend--70112630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112630Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lord Nidderdale and Marie Melmotte discuss their uncertain engagement with a frankness born of mutual resignation, while Mr. Melmotte confides in Nidderdale the strains and vicissitudes of his precarious financial dealings. Meanwhile, Dolly...1173false174fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-73-marie-s-fortune--70112637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112637Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Melmotte contemplates the precarious state of his finances and the complexities surrounding his daughter's fortune, while wrestling with the consequences of forged documents and fading credit. Meanwhile, tensions arise as Marie resists...1006false173fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-75-in-bruton-street--70112646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112646Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Squercum pursues his investigation into a questionable letter and its bearing on the fortunes of the Longestaffe family, leading to a tense meeting where suspicions and accusations are delicately exchanged. The unexpected arrival of Mr....1262false175fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-76-hetta-and-her-lover--70112634https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112634Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lady Carbury’s anxieties about her family’s entanglements bring Mr. Broune into frequent council, as Hetta Carbury grapples with troubling news of her lover’s past and the shadow cast by Mrs. Hurtle. The delicate exchange between Hetta and...1334false176fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-78-miss-longestaffe-again-at-caversham--70112660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112660Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Georgiana Longestaffe returns home burdened by the scandal of a proposed marriage deemed disgraceful by her family, facing coldness and estrangement within her once-respectable household. Her conversations with her mother and sister reveal...992false178fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-77-another-scene-in-bruton-street--70112665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112665Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the astute Mr. Melmotte endeavours to recover control of a valuable property conveyed in his daughter's name, seeking her reluctant signature amidst the tensions of familial duty and financial peril. Despite his affectionate pleadings and the...1317false177fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-79-the-brehgert-correspondence--70112628https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112628Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Georgiana Longestaffe wrestles with the uncertainties and social disquiet attendant upon her entanglement with Mr. Brehgert, whose candid and forthright letter lays bare familial objections, financial troubles, and the strain of differing...1449false179fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-81-mr-cohenlupe-leaves-london--70112635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112635Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Dolly Longestaffe finds himself reluctantly embroiled in the tangled business concerning his family property and Mr. Melmotte’s impending financial reckoning, with doubts and manoeuvres clouding the approaching meeting of creditors....1546false181fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-80-ruby-prepares-for-service--70112663https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112663Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the steadfast and simple-hearted John Crumb endures temporary imprisonment following a public altercation, while the wayward Ruby Ruggles faces the sobering consequences of her broken engagements and dwindling prospects under the watchful...939false180fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-84-paul-montague-s-vindication--70112642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112642Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Hetta Carbury, overcome with wounded pride and a sense of betrayal, resolves to sever her connection with Paul Montague upon learning of his continued association with an American woman from his past, despite the earnestness of his subsequent...1223false184fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-82-marie-s-perseverance--70112654https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112654Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Melmotte faces the arrival of his loyal clerk bearing the incriminating forged documents, compelling him to confront the precarious state of his affairs with a resigned dignity; and his daughter, Marie, seeking both forgiveness and a...1382false182fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-83-melmotte-again-at-the-house--70112655https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112655Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the shadow of ruin falls unmistakably upon the affairs of Augustus Melmotte, whose brazen presence in the House of Commons belies the grave accusations and inevitable disgrace that surround him. With a mien both defiant and despairing, he...1240false183fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-87-down-at-carbury--70112636https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112636Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Roger Carbury returns to Suffolk burdened by the complexities of love and honour, torn between his loyalty to his cousin Paul Montague and his own unrequited affection for Hetta, while contending with the harsh judgments of those around him...1156false187fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-86-the-meeting-in-bruton-street--70112641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112641Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the sudden and tragic death of Madame Melmotte's husband casts a sombre pall over the household, revealing the complex and often strained bonds within the family as well as the grim realities of their precarious financial situation. As...1171false186fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-85-breakfast-in-berkeley-square--70112652https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112652Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lord Nidderdale wrestles with the tarnished reputation of the Melmotte family and the collapse of his engagement, whilst contending with his father’s blunt pragmatism about his future prospects. The narrative delicately captures the somber...969false185fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-89-the-wheel-of-fortune--70112645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112645Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lady Carbury, having completed a historical work and now a new novel entitled *The Wheel of Fortune*, seeks the favour of a former editor to secure praise and literary success amidst the trials besetting her household. Despite encounters...1479false189fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-90-hetta-s-sorrow--70112653https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112653Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the young lady, Henrietta Carbury, grapples with the turbulent emotions occasioned by a lover’s grievous conduct and a letter that ushers in doubt and defiance, prompting her to take the unprecedented step of seeking out her supposed rival....958false190fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-88-the-inquest--70112661https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112661Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the sombre consequences of Melmotte’s tragic end unfold with the removal of his family and the inquest deciding upon the nature of his death, accompanied by the bitter reflections and practical entanglements left to those who had trusted him....1078false188fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-92-hamilton-k-fisker-again--70112647https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112647Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the aftermath of Mr. Melmotte's lamentable demise brings together London and San Francisco characters, revealing unsettled affairs of business and family, whilst the American Mr. Fisker embeds himself with the Melmotte women, whose fortunes...1244false192fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-91-the-rivals--70112639https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112639Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which young Hetta Carbury, torn between duty and desire, confronts the painful realities of love and societal expectation, finding unexpected sympathy from the very woman she once regarded as a rival. Her visit to Mrs Hurtle brings not only clarity...1273false191fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-93-a-true-lover--70112643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112643Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which young Hetta Carbury, moved by contrition, seeks to reconcile with her estranged lover though fate and misdirected letters impede their communication, while her cousin Roger struggles nobly with his own disappointed affections and resolves to...1167false193fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-94-john-crumb-s-victory--70112644https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112644Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which John Crumb, having secured the affections of Ruby Ruggles against many obstacles, arranges their marriage in Suffolk with considerable local fanfare and the cautious approval of her estranged grandfather. The day culminates in a cheery...1099false194fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-96-where-the-wild-asses-quench-their-thirst--70112656https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112656Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the once lively and comfortable Beargarden club finds itself in disarray and decline following Herr Vossner’s scandalous departure, its members grappling with loss, despair, and the prospect of final closure. As old acquaintances reunite...1176false196fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-95-the-longestaffe-marriages--70112662https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112662Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the uneasy prospect of a young lady's marriage is overshadowed by family discord and unfulfilled expectations, as Georgiana Longestaffe contemplates desperate measures amidst her social constraints. There is a delicate interplay of pride,...1046false195fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-98-marie-melmotte-s-fate--70112650https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112650Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Marie Melmotte, having inherited her father's fortune, navigates the complexities of her newfound independence and the attentions of Hamilton Fisker, her devoted suitor. Meanwhile, Madame Melmotte and their confidant Herr Croll prepare for a...1136false198fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-99-lady-carbury-and-mr-broune--70112651https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112651Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Sir Felix Carbury is compelled to embark on a constrained sojourn in Germany under the supervision of a clergyman, while his mother, Lady Carbury, faces the heavy burden of relinquishing both her son and her literary ambitions under the stern...1156false199fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-97-mrs-hurtle-s-fate--70112668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112668Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mrs. Hurtle, moved by a lingering tenderness for Paul Montague, postpones her return to America to attend a marriage and ultimately arranges a last meeting with him, where they confront the painful truths of their past. Despite the bitterness...1218false197fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-we-live-now-chapter-100-down-in-suffolk--70112659https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70112659Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the resolute Roger Carbury, having subdued the bitterness of disappointed love, embraces a self-imposed duty to foster happiness between Hetta and Paul Montague, while navigating the delicate affairs of family property and social...1095false1100fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-old-man-s-love-chapter-2-mr-whittlestaff--70723948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70723948Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which we become acquainted with Mr Whittlestaff, a man of quiet endurance and gentle melancholy, who has weathered life's disappointments with stoic resignation and maintains a kindly, if reserved, presence in his parish. His thoughts dwell on a...1304false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-old-man-s-love-chapter-1-mrs-baggett--70723949https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70723949Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr Whittlestaff, a gentleman of fifty with a gentle disposition, weighs the responsibilities and proprieties of taking into his home Mary Lawrie, the recently bereaved step-daughter of his late friend. Through the eyes of his shrewd...1177false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-old-man-s-love-chapter-3-mary-lawrie--70723952https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70723952Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which we are gently introduced to Mary Lawrie, a reserved and thoughtful young lady whose quiet exterior belies a hidden strength and delicate complexity of spirit. As she contemplates the tender intentions of her benefactor, Mr Whittlestaff, she...1115false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-old-man-s-love-chapter-4-mary-lawrie-accepts-mr-whittlestaff--70723953https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70723953Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Miss Mary Lawrie, after much reflection and gentle entreaties from Mrs Baggett, is compelled to confront the proposal of marriage from the older Mr Whittlestaff, whilst still lingering in the shadows of a youthful and uncertain affection for...1341false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-old-man-s-love-chapter-5-i-suppose-it-was-a-dream--70723961https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70723961Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mary Lawrie finds herself caught between the affectionate but imperious wishes of Mr Whittlestaff and the steadfast loyalty of the aged Mrs Baggett, whose discontent threatens the household's harmony. Caught in a web of duty, affection, and...1197false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-old-man-s-love-chapter-6-john-gordon--70723969https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70723969Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr Whittlestaff faces the difficult departure of his longtime housekeeper, Mrs Baggett, whose loyalties and affections are deeply entwined with her own troubled past, while Mary Lawrie contends with the conflicting dictates of duty and...1362false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-old-man-s-love-chapter-9-the-rev-montagu-blake--70723966https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70723966Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which John Gordon encounters his old friend, the Reverend Montagu Blake, and contemplates the complexities of affection and rivalry as they share their respective prospects and connections to the amiable Mr Whittlestaff. The gentle conversation...1154false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-old-man-s-love-chapter-7-john-gordon-and-mr-whittlestaff--70723967https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70723967Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which an industrious young gentleman returns from the distant diamond-fields with fortune in hand, only to find the lady he loves destined for another, under the watchful guardianship of a stern and protective companion. Amid silences and unspoken...1179false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-old-man-s-love-chapter-8-john-gordon-and-mary-lawrie--70723968https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70723968Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the young and tender Mary finds herself torn between two men, honour bound to a recent promise yet inwardly conflicted by enduring affection, while John Gordon grapples with a love unfulfilled and the hard truths of duty and promise. Their...1171false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-old-man-s-love-chapter-12-mr-blake-s-good-news--70723950https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70723950Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr Montagu Blake unexpectedly encounters the troublesome Sergeant Baggett upon visiting Croker’s Hall and shares news that stirs hope and complication regarding John Gordon’s uncertain presence in the neighbourhood. Gordon, invited to Little...1119false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-old-man-s-love-chapter-11-mrs-baggett-trusts-only-in-the-funds--70723955https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70723955Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr Whittlestaff wrestles with the turbulence of his own heart and the troublesome antics of his housekeeper’s husband, whilst confronting the uncertainties that attend his prospects with Mary Lawrie. With the stern resolve to act without...1235false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-old-man-s-love-chapter-10-john-gordon-again-goes-to-croker-s-hall--70723965https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70723965Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which a drunken and quarrelsome Sergeant Baggett disturbs the peace at Croker's Hall, much to the vexation of those concerned, whilst John Gordon finds himself compelled to confront Mr Whittlestaff with an earnest and delicate discussion regarding...1165false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-old-man-s-love-chapter-13-at-little-alresford--70723951https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70723951Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the amiable but frugal Mr Hall introduces his four very similar daughters and their gentle suitor to the nuances of local society, illustrating the modesty and carefulness of provincial English life. Meanwhile, the visitors navigate delicate...1076false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-old-man-s-love-chapter-14-mr-whittlestaff-is-going-out-to-dinner--70723954https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70723954Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr Whittlestaff extends an invitation for Mary Lawrie to a dinner at Little Alresford, intending to introduce her to familiar faces including John Gordon, thereby navigating the delicate tensions of past affections and future arrangements...1058false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-old-man-s-love-chapter-15-mr-whittlestaff-goes-out-to-dinner--70723957https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70723957Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the evening unfolds at Mr Hall’s, bringing Mary Lawrie face to face with the weighty choice between two gentlemen whose futures and affections hang heavily in the balance, all amidst the delicate social maneuvers and whispered hopes of those...1452false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-old-man-s-love-chapter-17-mr-whittlestaff-meditates-a-journey--70723946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70723946Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which a peaceful Sunday unfolds with genteel church attendance and quiet reflections upon life's later years, while the tranquillity of Croker's Hall is punctuated by the arrival of visitors whose chatter turns to matrimonial plans and the absent...1031false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-old-man-s-love-chapter-18-mr-and-mrs-tookey--70723947https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70723947Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which John Gordon returns to London to take leave of the diamond-fields and make preparations for his future, encountering Mr Fitzwalker Tookey, an old partner whose troubled personal life and financial difficulties provide a contrast to Gordon’s...1611false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-old-man-s-love-chapter-16-mrs-baggett-s-philosophy--70723956https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70723956Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr Whittlestaff seeks counsel from his faithful housekeeper Mrs Baggett, who fortifies his resolve by urging him to maintain his authority and dismiss the young suitor of Mary, despite the stirrings of romance and doubt within his own breast....1209false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-old-man-s-love-chapter-19-mr-whittlestaff-s-journey-discussed--70723958https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70723958Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr Whittlestaff wrestles with a decision that weighs heavily on his honour and affections, whilst Mary Lawrie endeavours to guide him with gentle counsel amid a household stirred by loyalty and suspicion. The dialogue unfolds with quiet...1270false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-old-man-s-love-chapter-20-mr-whittlestaff-takes-his-journey--70723959https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70723959Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr Whittlestaff, having escaped the domination of his household’s vigilant womenfolk, contemplates in London the bittersweet resolve to sacrifice his own happiness for the sake of a dear young woman’s future with another. With a heart both...886false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-old-man-s-love-chapter-21-the-green-park--70723964https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70723964Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which two gentlemen, each possessing a different claim upon the affections of a young lady, meet in a London park to discuss matters of the heart and honour with a blend of resentment and reluctant respect. They exchange frank and passionate...1197false221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-old-man-s-love-chapter-24-conclusion--70723963https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70723963Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mary Lawrie embarks on her visit to Little Alresford, where the delicate entanglements of affection and duty begin to unfold amid the genteel society of the parsonage and its neighbours. Meanwhile, the joyful union of the Reverend Montagu...896false224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-old-man-s-love-chapter-23-again-at-croker-s-hall--70723960https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70723960Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr Whittlestaff returns home to find himself grappling with the delicate truths of Mary’s heart and the complex affections that bind them both, whilst he contemplates a future apart for the sake of her happiness. Amidst the gentle social...1005false223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-old-man-s-love-chapter-22-john-gordon-writes-a-letter--70723962https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70723962Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr Whittlestaff, wrestling with his own emotions and a promise made concerning the diamond-fields, contemplates the strange position in which he and John Gordon find themselves, while John Gordon pens a heartfelt letter to Mary expressing his...1022false222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-warden-chapter-i-hiram-s-hospital--70724198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724198Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which we are introduced to the gentle and unassuming Rev. Septimus Harding, a minor canon turned precentor and warden of Hiram’s Hospital, an ancient charity for aged wool-carders in the cathedral town of Barchester. Amidst modest murmurs...1075false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-warden-chapter-iii-the-bishop-of-barchester--70724204https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724204Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which a young reformer visits the gentle warden of a charitable hospital to question the justness of his income, prompting uneasy reflections on duty, honour, and the burdens of conscience within the quiet precincts of Barchester. Meanwhile,...1952false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-warden-chapter-ii-the-barchester-reformer--70724218https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724218Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the quiet dignity of Mr Harding is shadowed by murmurs and turmoil over church revenues and the rightful use of charitable estates, as the reverberations of reform and discontent begin to stir the tranquil city of Barchester. Within this...1919false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-warden-chapter-vi-the-warden-s-tea-party--70724201https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724201Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr Harding endeavours to bridge the growing divide between himself and John Bold by inviting the latter's sister Mary to a social gathering, whilst Bold struggles with his resolve to support the claims of the hospital's pensioners against...1950false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-warden-chapter-iv-hiram-s-bedesmen--70724210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724210Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the curious proceedings among John Hiram’s bedesmen reveal a motley mix of hope, intrigue, and rivalry as they debate the rightful division of their modest charity, stirred chiefly by the eager attorney Finney and the ambitious Abel Handy....1414false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-warden-chapter-v-dr-grantly-visits-the-hospital--70724217https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724217Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Dr Grantly, assured and resolute in his defence of ecclesiastical revenues, confronts the petitioners at the hospital with a spirited address asserting the intentions of the founder and the Church’s rightful authority. Meanwhile, the warden,...2137false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-warden-chapter-vii-the-jupiter--70724205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724205Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Eleanor Harding wrestles with her pride and affection amidst a rising public controversy surrounding the management of a charitable hospital, stirring the minds and hearts of many in Barchester. The issue ignites fierce debate and political...978false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-warden-chapter-viii-plumstead-episcopi--70724199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724199Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the reader is invited to Plumstead Episcopi, where the archdeacon and his wife engage in a lively exchange over family affairs and the prospects of a certain young suitor, while the household presents a picture of clerical comfort and varied...1847false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-warden-chapter-ix-the-conference--70724211https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724211Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the weary Warden faces the stern counsel of his son-in-law and the gentle sympathy of the bishop, as they deliberate gravely upon the legal opinion that shields his position yet casts a shadow upon his peace of mind. Torn between public...1869false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-warden-chapter-xii-mr-bold-s-visit-to-plumstead--70724200https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724200Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr Bold, having yielded to a tearful entreaty, visits the archdeacon at Plumstead Episcopi with a heavy heart and a resolve to abandon his legal action, only to find himself met with scorn, reproach, and an imperious refusal to let the matter...1455false312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-warden-chapter-xi-iphigenia--70724206https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724206Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which a young lady of tender years, inspired by filial love and steadfast purpose, resolves to confront her suitor with a solemn request for mercy on behalf of her beleaguered father, endeavouring to disentangle affection from duty in a delicate...2194false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-warden-chapter-x-tribulation--70724214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724214Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr Harding, burdened by a grievous public controversy, wrestles with the heavy weight of duty and personal sorrow as he withdraws into solitude and silent suffering, while his devoted daughter Eleanor seeks to comfort and persuade him with...1590false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-warden-chapter-xiii-the-warden-s-decision--70724203https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724203Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the warden, stirred by a stern newspaper article and his own conscience, resolves to confront the troubling accusations against his income and position, deciding to journey to London to seek resolution despite the disquiet it brings to his...1242false313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-warden-chapter-xiv-mount-olympus--70724212https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724212Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the weighty burdens of conscience press upon Mr. Bold as he faces the daunting prospect of pursuing his cause amid legal and public scrutiny, and he seeks to sway the mighty influence of the press through his acquaintance with the formidable...1654false314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-warden-chapter-xv-tom-towers-dr-anticant-and-mr-sentiment--70724213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724213Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which we are shown, with much worldly shrewdness and a very fair measure of irony, how a private scruple may swell into a public agitation, till pamphleteers, novelists, and men of the press are all busy upon a matter which those most nearly...2363false315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-warden-chapter-xvii-sir-abraham-haphazard--70724202https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724202Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr Harding seeks counsel from the attorney-general regarding the troubling accusations aired in the newspapers, revealing his inner turmoil and his resolution to forgo his comfortable position if it is unjustly held. Despite the legal and...1238false317fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-warden-chapter-xvi-a-long-day-in-london--70724207https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724207Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the earnest Mr Harding contemplates the grave sacrifice of relinquishing a comfortable income and the duties of his sacred post amidst the quiet aisles of a vast cathedral, grappling with the practicalities of poverty and honourable...2426false316fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-warden-chapter-xviii-the-warden-is-very-obstinate--70724209https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724209Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the warden, faced with entreaties from his family and a stern archdeacon to abandon his resolve, quietly holds fast to his conviction to resign his preferment despite forebodings of hardship. The conversation reveals tender familial dynamics...959false318fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-warden-chapter-xix-the-warden-resigns--70724208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724208Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr Harding, after much inner struggle and with a gentle spirit, resolves to resign from the wardenship of Barchester Hospital, sending heartfelt letters to his bishop and preparing for the next chapter of his life despite financial...1727false319fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-warden-chapter-xx-farewell--70724215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724215Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which a kind and gentle warden bids farewell to the aged bedesmen under his care, seeking to maintain peace and goodwill despite recent misunderstandings and changes. The scene is touched with sorrow and regret, as both master and men face the...1887false320fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-warden-chapter-xxi-conclusion--70724216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724216Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr Harding takes up a modest but charming clerical post at the little Gothic church of St Cuthbert in Barchester, where he quietly continues his religious duties and enjoys a gentle, if somewhat solitary, routine. His daughter Eleanor’s...786false321fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-1-who-will-be-the-new-bishop--70724766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724766Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the peaceful passing of the venerable Bishop Grantly in Barchester sets in motion the anxious hopes and disappointments of his son, the archdeacon, whose ambitions for ecclesiastical preferment are tested by the shifting political tides and...1472false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-2-hiram-s-hospital-according-to-act-of-parliament--70724767https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724767Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Harding, having resigned from his wardenship amidst public controversy, settles into a quieter clerical life at St. Cuthbert’s and reflects on the reform and administration of Hiram’s Hospital. Meanwhile, the young widow Mrs. Eleanor Bold...1161false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-3-dr-and-mrs-proudie--70724768https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724768Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the newly installed Bishop Dr. Proudie is presented as a man of considerable social ambition and political tact, whose ascendancy subjects him to the firm and often domineering rule of his wife, Mrs. Proudie, whose stern Sabbatarian...1169false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-6-war--70724769https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724769Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the archdeacon Dr. Grantly returns to Barchester with a tempest of indignation stirred by the presence and sermon of the new bishop’s chaplain, Mr. Slope, whose High Church opponents find his austere reforms and condemnations of established...2215false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-5-a-morning-visit--70724772https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724772Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Dr. Grantly and Mr. Harding pay a ceremonious visit to the new Bishop Dr. Proudie and his formidable wife at the episcopal palace, where familiar surroundings appear oddly transformed and fresh tensions are soon kindled over matters...1430false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-4-the-bishop-s-chaplain--70724775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724775Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the Rev. Mr. Obadiah Slope, a somewhat austere and ambitious clergyman with peculiar manners and a fervent zeal for Sabbath observance, is introduced as the new private chaplain to the freshly appointed Bishop of Barchester, carrying with him...1223false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-8-the-ex-warden-rejoices-in-his-probable-return-to-the-hospital--70724770https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724770Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Slope, with a supple tongue and artful manners, unexpectedly gains a cautious welcome into the drawing-room of the Widow Bold, while Mr. Harding contemplates his impending return to the somewhat diminished but dear old wardenship of...1221false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-9-the-stanhope-family--70724771https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724771Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the long-absent Dr. Vesey Stanhope and his curious family return from Italy to Barchester, bringing with them a mixture of charm, eccentricity, and concealed complexities that unsettle the clerical community. Their various dispositions, from...2181false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-7-the-dean-and-chapter-take-counsel--70724774https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724774Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the quiet town of Barchester finds itself unsettled by a provocative sermon from a new clergyman whose doctrines offend the established clergy and divide the city's good people into parties both scandalised and intrigued. A solemn council of...1134false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-11-mrs-proudie-s-reception-concluded--70724773https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724773Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the bishop of Barchester is introduced to the rather unconventional Signora Neroni and her lively brother, leading to a series of social entanglements and mishaps at a crowded reception, not least the unfortunate fate of Mrs. Proudie’s lace...2209false411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-10-mrs-proudie-s-reception-commenced--70724776https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724776Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the bishop and his wife grapple with the consequences of a chaplain’s controversial sermon and prepare to reassert their presence in Barchester with a grand evening reception, summoning the city's clergy and gentry to the palace. Among the...1784false410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-12-slope-versus-harding--70724777https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724777Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Harding is summoned by Mr. Slope to discuss the proposed conditions attached to the hospital appointment offered by the bishop, revealing tensions between old and new clerical attitudes. The conversation exposes Mr. Harding's reluctant...1339false412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-13-the-rubbish-cart--70724783https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724783Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Harding wrestles with the sharp sting of displacement and the unsettling rise of new ecclesiastical philosophies, finding little comfort even in his daughter Eleanor’s well-meaning efforts and burgeoning sympathies towards the zealous Mr....1439false413fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-14-the-new-champion--70724784https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724784Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the archdeacon triumphantly announces the appointment of the scholarly and eccentric Reverend Arabin to the nearby living of St. Ewold, believing this gentlemanly champion will counterbalance the presence of his adversary, Mr. Slope, in...1296false414fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-15-the-widow-s-suitors--70724819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724819Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Slope, emboldened by the bishop, contemplates the advantages of courting a wealthy widow while wrestling with his conscience and social rivalries, and the Stanhope siblings discuss prospects and prejudices surrounding proposals and...1860false415fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-18-the-widow-s-persecution--70724782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724782Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Slope conveys to Dr. Grantly the bishop’s decision concerning a contested appointment, revealing a subtle understanding between chaplain and prelate that vexes Mrs. Proudie and fuels the Archdeacon’s wrath. Meanwhile, Eleanor finds...1463false418fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-16-baby-worship--70724779https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724779Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Slope engages in a delicate conversation with Mrs. Bold regarding her father’s strained prospects at the hospital, revealing the tangled loyalties and subtle manoeuvres at the palace. Meanwhile, the tender domestic scene of Eleanor Bold...2107false416fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-17-who-shall-be-cock-of-the-walk--70724781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724781Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the bishop, stirred by unexpected support from Mr. Slope, contemplates asserting his own will against the formidable Mrs. Proudie regarding a contentious hospital appointment, whilst navigating the delicate politics within his household....1306false417fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-20-mr-arabin--70724778https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724778Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the scholarly and somewhat aloof Reverend Francis Arabin is introduced as a complex man of wit and faith, grappling with past religious doubts and present worldly disappointments as he assumes his modest parish at St. Ewold. We observe his...2149false420fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-21-st-ewold-s-parsonage--70724785https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724785Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the Harding and Grantly families engage in spirited discourse on the character of Mr. Slope and the peculiarities of clerical contention, while also conducting a detailed inspection of the St. Ewold vicarage under the archdeacon's...1873false421fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-19-barchester-by-moonlight--70724787https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724787Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the Stanhope family quietly bear the weight of financial distress and personal hopes with a stoic resilience, revealing their varied temperaments and the subtle tensions that bind them together. Over the course of a moonlit evening, new...1749false419fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-23-mr-arabin-reads-himself-in-at-st-ewold-s--70724786https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724786Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the newly appointed vicar, Mr. Arabin, experiences the humble yet momentous occasion of his first Sunday service at St. Ewold’s, navigating the quainter social intricacies and earnest disquisitions on village life with mild trepidation and...1465false423fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-24-mr-slope-manages-very-cleverly-at-puddingdale--70724789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724789Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the peaceful interlude at Plumstead is disturbed by the contentious question of the hospital wardenship, embroiling several parties in schemes and disappointments as allegiance and ambition vie for ascendancy. The narrative delicately...2005false424fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-22-the-thornes-of-ullathorne--70724802https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724802Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which we are introduced to the Thornes of Ullathorne, a family steeped in ancient lineage, conservative principles, and quaint traditions that manifest in their tastes, politics, and home life—especially the picturesque and venerable Ullathorne...2284false422fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-26-mrs-proudie-wrestles-and-gets-a-fall--70724780https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724780Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mrs. Proudie confronts both her husband and Mr. Slope over a disputed clerical appointment, revealing fissures of authority and allegiance within the episcopal household. Though stern and imperious, Mrs. Proudie’s encounter with Mrs....2001false426fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-25-fourteen-arguments-in-favour-of-mr-quiverful-s-claims--70724791https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724791Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mrs. Quiverful, driven by maternal fervour and the weighty cares of her large family, confronts the bitter disappointment of a promised ecclesiastical preferment withdrawn, leading her to a determined and somewhat audacious visit to the...1504false425fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-27-a-love-scene--70724792https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724792Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Slope, ever the ambitious and somewhat awkward clergyman, pens a carefully crafted letter to Mrs. Bold whilst simultaneously embroiling himself in a complicated and tormenting tête-à-tête with the indomitable and enigmatic Signora Neroni,...2747false427fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-30-another-love-scene--70724793https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724793Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Arabin, newly conscious of his love for Eleanor Bold, struggles with his jealousy and misunderstandings about her supposed engagement to Mr. Slope, leading to a painful but revealing confrontation between them. Their parting is marked by...2235false430fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-29-a-serious-interview--70724806https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724806Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the archdeacon, compelled by duty and conscience, confronts Eleanor about her correspondence with Mr. Slope, only to find himself met with quiet defiance and unspoken misunderstandings that deepen the rift between them. The domestic...1596false429fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-28-mrs-bold-is-entertained-by-dr-and-mrs-grantly-at-plumstead--70724790https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724790Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Slope’s unsolicited letter to Eleanor Bold ignites suspicion and discord among the household at Plumstead, revealing the varying degrees of trust and prejudice held by those around her. As Eleanor confronts the accusations and...2581false428fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-31-the-bishop-s-library--70724794https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724794Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the departure of guests from Mrs. Grantly’s house is shadowed by the sudden illness of the venerable Dean Trefoil, whose condition draws together the cathedral clergy in anxious vigil. The learned doctors, including the eminent Sir Omicron...967false431fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-33-mrs-proudie-victrix--70724795https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724795Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the tranquillity of Barchester belies the subtle tensions and schemes of its inhabitants, as Mrs. Bold finds herself caught in the congenial yet cunning embrace of the Stanhopes, while the bishop returns to encounter the formidable will of...1875false433fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-32-a-new-candidate-for-ecclesiastical-honours--70724808https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724808Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the grave illness of the venerable dean stirs various ambitions and intrigues within the cathedral close, particularly prompting the chaplain Mr. Slope to canvass vigorously for the coveted deanery with artful letters and political...2937false432fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-34-oxford-the-master-and-tutor-of-lazarus--70724796https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724796Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Arabin wrestles with his unbidden affections and contemplations on love and motive beneath the quiet trees of Plumstead, whilst the local ecclesiastical intrigues surrounding appointments to the hospital and the deanery deepen beneath a...1430false434fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-35-miss-thorne-s-fete-champetre--70724797https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724797Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the preparations and social intricacies for the Ullathorne party unfold with great meticulousness, revealing the delicate balance of local ranks and the challenges of pleasing both tradition and modern tastes. Miss Thorne wrestles with the...1702false435fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-36-ullathorne-sports-act-i--70724799https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724799Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the weary task of hosting a garden party is pursued with varying degrees of success, as Miss Thorne endeavours to revive old-fashioned conviviality amid the unwelcome intrusion of the social climbers and the awkward spectacle of archery and...1884false436fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-39-the-lookalofts-and-the-greenacres--70724809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724809Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the festivities at Ullathorne, thoughtfully arranged by Miss Thorne, bring together a motley assembly of rural and genteel guests, whose mingling reveals the subtle tensions of social ambition and local rivalry, especially between the...1461false439fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-37-the-countess-de-courcy-mrs-proudie-and-the-signora-neroni-meet-each-other-at-ullathorne--70724807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724807Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the drawing-room scene is enlivened by the arrival of the captivating yet controversial Signora Neroni, whose presence ignites mingled admiration and whispered scandal among the assembly, notably drawing the curious and critical eyes of the...1792false437fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-38-the-bishop-sits-down-to-breakfast-and-the-dean-dies--70724818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724818Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the gathering at Ullathorne is marked by the passing of the Dean and the subtle interplay of affections and ambitions among the clergy and their acquaintances, with Mr. Arabin struggling inwardly amidst conflicting feelings towards Mrs. Bold...2095false438fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-42-ullathorne-sports-act-iii--70724803https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724803Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the evening at Miss Thorne’s gathering gradually winds down amidst the social anxieties and manoeuvrings of the Barchester coterie, leading to a delicate conversation between Bertie Stanhope and Mrs. Bold, who navigates the complexities of...2174false442fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-40-ullathorne-sports-act-ii--70724798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724798Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Slope, emboldened by champagne and the occasion, makes an unwelcome and ill-timed declaration of affection to Mrs. Bold, whose spirited refusal culminates in a genteel but striking rebuke. The scene closes with Mr. Slope left to nurse his...1704false440fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-41-mrs-bold-confides-her-sorrow-to-her-friend-miss-stanhope--70724800https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724800Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mrs. Bold finds herself distressed by an impropriety committed by Mr. Slope at a social gathering, prompting a close confidante to offer both sympathy and a plan of protection involving her brother, Bertie Stanhope. Meanwhile, the subtle and...1345false441fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-44-mrs-bold-at-home--70724801https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724801Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which poor Mrs. Bold returns home from a disheartening social gathering, finding solace only in the innocent affection of her child and the quiet understanding of her sister Mary, as she grapples with the painful consequences of ill-judged...1428false444fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-43-mr-and-mrs-quiverful-are-made-happy-mr-slope-is-encouraged-by-the-press--70724804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724804Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the long-delayed appointment of Mr. Quiverful to the warden-ship of Hiram’s Hospital is at last confirmed, much to the delight and eager anticipation of the Quiverful family, while Mrs. Proudie’s firm hand guides the proceedings amidst the...2216false443fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-45-the-stanhopes-at-home--70724805https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724805Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the Stanhope family faces the sombre reckoning of Bertie’s dissipated ambitions and his imminent departure from the household, marked by a stern paternal resolve and a weary sister’s reluctant defence. Meanwhile, Mrs. Bold encounters an...1571false445fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-46-mr-slope-s-parting-interview-with-the-signora--70724817https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724817Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the signora presides over a bright October gathering at Dr. Stanhope’s house, drawing a curious parade of visitors whose interactions reveal touches of ambition, affection, and rivalry. Among them, Mr. Slope’s awkward courtship and subsequent...1443false446fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-48-miss-thorne-shows-her-talent-at-match-making--70724811https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724811Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Miss Thorne, with her well-meaning but somewhat hasty matchmaking, brings Eleanor Bold and Mr. Arabin into a closer acquaintance at Ullathorne, stirring a gentle unfolding of affection amid reflections on old-fashioned virtues and the...1830false448fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-47-the-dean-elect--70724812https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724812Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the long-anticipated appointment of the new Dean of Barchester stirs much speculation, contrasting ambitions, and private anxieties among the clergy and their families, particularly at Plumstead, where reputations and rivalries entwine...1605false447fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-50-the-archdeacon-is-satisfied-with-the-state-of-affairs--70724813https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724813Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the archdeacon, after many misgivings and retracting former suspicions, learns of Eleanor’s engagement to Mr. Arabin and contemplates the pleasant prospects this alliance might bring to the family and the cathedral’s future. The episode...1392false450fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-49-the-beelzebub-colt--70724814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724814Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mrs. Bold, having confided her engagement to Mr. Arabin to the hospitable Miss Thorne, shares a tender, unspoken understanding with her intended amidst the morning's quiet interruptions. Meanwhile, Mr. Harding, surprised yet pleased by the...1201false449fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-51-mr-slope-bids-farewell-to-the-palace-and-its-inhabitants--70724815https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724815Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Slope, having lost the favour and trust of the bishop and Mrs. Proudie, is compelled to seek a new path away from the cathedral city, encountering a firm and resolute dismissal from his former patrons. Meanwhile, the bishop, tempered by...1255false451fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-53-conclusion--70724810https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724810Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the joyful nuptials of Mr. Arabin and Eleanor are celebrated with heartfelt ceremonies and generous gifts, marking a harmonious new chapter in the life of Barchester’s ecclesiastical society. The narrative gently reflects on the characters’...778false453fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barchester-towers-chapter-52-the-new-dean-takes-possession-of-the-deanery-and-the-new-warden-of-the-hospital--70724816https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724816Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which a carefully orchestrated series of interventions leads to the appointment of Mr. Arabin as the new Dean of Barchester, much to the delight of his friends and the town, while Mr. Harding gracefully accepts a different role, showing kindness...1391false452fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-ii-long-long-ago--70724998https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724998Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which we are introduced to Dr Thorne, a man of proud lineage but troubled family ties, whose steadfast character is tested by scandal and hardship surrounding his errant brother and the misfortunes of a young woman named Mary Scatcherd. Amidst...1944false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-i-the-greshams-of-greshamsbury--70725002https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725002Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the reader is introduced to the gentle county of Barsetshire and the once-prosperous Gresham family of Greshamsbury, whose present fortunes and social standing are somewhat diminished by political missteps and domestic trials, all set against...2802false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-iii-dr-thorne--70725000https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725000Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Dr Thorne, newly settled in the village of Greshamsbury, faces professional opposition from the established medical gentlemen owing to his unconventional practice and modest fees, yet gradually wins the affection of the local children and the...2527false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-v-frank-gresham-s-first-speech--70724999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70724999Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the young Frank Gresham, on the occasion of his coming of age, is warmly but anxiously celebrated by family and county acquaintances gathered at Greshamsbury, while navigating the social duties and subtle tensions of his inherited position....1669false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-iv-lessons-from-courcy-castle--70725005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725005Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the Gresham family congregates at Greshamsbury to celebrate young Frank's coming of age amid whispered worries over the squire's financial difficulties and the pressures for advantageous marriages, while the doctor quietly observes the...3217false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-vi-frank-gresham-s-early-loves--70725008https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725008Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the young heir of Greshamsbury navigates the beguiling airs and tender ambiguities of youthful flirtation amidst the genteel gardens and drawing-rooms, whilst his family conspires to secure for him a prosperous match befitting his rank and...1898false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-vii-the-doctor-s-garden--70725001https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725001Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mary Thorne wrestles with the complexities of love and social standing, seeking her uncle's counsel on the matter of marriage and her own place within the rigid hierarchy of county families. Meanwhile, Dr Thorne contemplates the weighty...1800false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-ix-sir-roger-scatcherd--70725003https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725003Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the remarkable rise of Roger Scatcherd from humble mason to titled contractor is recounted alongside the persistent shadows of his intemperance, and his uneasy but indispensable alliance with Dr Thorne, who attends to his ailment with a blend...1721false59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-viii-matrimonial-prospects--70725006https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725006Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mary Thorne wrestles with her place among the genteel circle at Greshamsbury, striving to maintain pride and friendship despite the sting of social distinctions and unreturned affections. Meanwhile, young Frank Gresham comes of age amid...2401false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xi-the-doctor-drinks-his-tea--70725009https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725009Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the conscientious doctor wrestles with the heavy complexities of loyalty, duty, and inheritance while tending to a gravely ill patient, all the while cherishing the simple joys and hopes he holds for his beloved niece. Amid discussions of...1379false511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-x-sir-roger-s-will--70725014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725014Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the devoted Dr Thorne is summoned back to the bedside of the ailing Sir Roger Scatcherd, whose fierce attachment to brandy and turbulent reflections on life lay bare the poignant complexity of a man burdened by wealth yet starved for...1741false510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xii-when-greek-meets-greek-then-comes-the-tug-of-war--70725010https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725010Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the arrival of a rival physician at Boxall Hill stirs feelings of resentment, wounded pride, and unspoken rivalry amidst the household, as a reluctant Sir Roger refuses the newcomer’s attendance, much to the consternation of his wife. The...2099false512fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xv-courcy--70725017https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725017Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the melancholy stillness of Courcy Castle and its town, diminished by the advance of railways and changing times, is observed with a keen eye, revealing the quiet decay of once vigorous bustle and a certain dullness that envelops the place....1475false515fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xiii-the-two-uncles--70725007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725007Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Dr Thorne, with all the complications of duty and delicacy, reveals to Sir Roger Scatcherd the surprising truth about his sister's child, a revelation that unsettles the baronet’s plans for his inheritance and stirs hopes and doubts alike....1585false513fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xiv-sentence-of-exile--70725025https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725025Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Dr Thorne is drawn into the intricate concerns of the Greshamsbury family, confronting the delicate interplay of financial necessity, social ambition, and youthful attachments that complicate the prospects of the squire’s heir. Meanwhile,...2521false514fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xviii-the-rivals--70725004https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725004Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the courtship of Miss Dunstable is observed with a mixture of jest and earnestness, amidst the manoeuvrings and rivalries of suitors emboldened by prospects of fortune and status. The delicate dance of affections, advice, and calculated...2489false518fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xvii-the-election--70725024https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725024Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the highly anticipated election day in Barchester unfolds amid loud declarations of purity and honourable rivalry, though the practical realities of canvassing betray the complexity and expense underlying these boasts. Mr Moffat and Sir Roger...2618false517fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xvi-miss-dunstable--70725029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725029Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the arrival of the wealthy and somewhat imperious Miss Dunstable at Courcy Castle sets the stage for a delicate dance of social expectations and genteel manoeuvring, as young Frank Gresham is compelled to engage in courtship he neither...1603false516fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xix-the-duke-of-omnium--70725012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725012Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Frank Gresham attends a grand dinner at Gatherum Castle, the sprawling Italianate seat of the Duke of Omnium, where the duke’s distant hospitality and the convivial excesses of the guests offer a curious spectacle of county society. Though...1553false519fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xx-the-proposal--70725022https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725022Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Frank Gresham confronts the awkward necessity of declaring his intentions to Miss Dunstable on the eve of her departure, leading to a candid and heartfelt exchange that unmasks misunderstandings and youthful follies. Through their...1428false520fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xxi-mr-moffat-falls-into-trouble--70725021https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725021Sat, 02 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Frank Gresham returns to Cambridge amid family expectations that he must marry a wealthy heiress, all while maintaining a steadfast affection for Mary Thorne, the doctor's niece. Matters come to a dramatic head with the violent repudiation of...2375false521fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xxii-sir-roger-is-unseated--70725028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725028Sat, 02 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the political fortunes of Sir Roger Scatcherd rise and fall amidst accusations of electoral corruption, revealing the harsh realities behind parliamentary success and the heavy toll it takes on a man unprepared for defeat. Meanwhile, the...1584false522fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xxiii-retrospective--70725031https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725031Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the steadfast Dr Thorne confronts the painful estrangement of his niece Mary from the Greshamsbury household, observing her quiet dignity amid social exile and unspoken affections, whilst the village whispers and family loyalties restrain yet...1585false523fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xxiv-louis-scatcherd--70725013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725013Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the ailing Sir Roger Scatcherd is tended by both Dr Thorne and the Barchester physician Mr Rerechild, while Lady Scatcherd wrestles with the gravity of his condition and the uneasy presence of rival medical opinions. The scene further unfolds...2270false524fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xxv-sir-roger-dies--70725016https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725016Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the declining health of Sir Roger Scatcherd brings into sharp relief his anxieties for his wayward son Louis and the uncertain disposition of his considerable estate, while Dr Thorne grapples with the painful complexities of family, duty, and...2561false525fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xxvi-war--70725019https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725019Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which we find the good doctor steadfastly defending his niece Mary against the relentless displeasure of Lady Arabella, who seeks to sever all connection between Mary and her son Frank, fearing imprudent attachments and the ruin of their family’s...1891false526fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xxvii-miss-thorne-goes-on-a-visit--70725011https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725011Tue, 05 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lady Arabella sets herself resolutely against Dr Thorne and his family, determined to forbid her children from associating with them and to marshal her husband’s support against the perceived insult and social impropriety; meanwhile, Mary...2197false527fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xxviii-the-doctor-hears-something-to-his-advantage--70725023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725023Tue, 05 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Sir Louis Scatcherd returns to Boxall Hill in a visibly debilitated state, prompting Dr Thorne's renewed efforts to steer him towards sobriety and propriety, while the attentive yet uneasy Lady Scatcherd fusses over her son’s frailty and...1929false528fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xxix-the-donkey-ride--70725015https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725015Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the young Frank Gresham, resolved against the worldly ambitions urged by his mother, makes a heartfelt journey to Boxall Hill to declare his love to Mary Thorne, whose own feelings are a silent tempest of affection and doubt, weighed down by...2577false529fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xxx-post-prandial--70725033https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725033Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which young Frank Gresham grapples with the delicate revelation of Mary Thorne’s mysterious birth and resolves to maintain his engagement to her despite the social obstacles it presents. The concerned squire and his son engage in a thoughtful, if...1277false530fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xxxi-the-small-end-of-the-wedge--70725018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725018Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the absence of young Frank Gresham from Greshamsbury casts a shadow over the society and affections of the place, isolating Mary Thorne amidst whispered gossip and social rebuke, while the doctor grapples with the intertwining loyalties of...1895false531fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xxxii-mr-oriel--70725039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725039Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the Rev Caleb Oriel, a gentleman of fortune and High-Church zeal, arrives at Greshamsbury to take up his clerical duties, stirring varying degrees of admiration and intrigue among the local ladies; and amid the social currents of parish life...1522false532fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xxxiv-a-barouche-and-four-arrives-at-greshamsbury--70725020https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725020Fri, 08 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which a year of litigation and mismanagement ensnares Greshamsbury in discord, with the arrival of the disorderly Sir Louis Scatcherd only deepening the doctor’s trials and unsettling the household. Despite attempts at civility and intervention,...3045false534fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xxxiii-a-morning-visit--70725027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725027Fri, 08 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mary struggles with the prolonged silence from Frank and the painful awareness of his involvement with another, while confiding her true feelings to Beatrice and wrestling with the complexities of love, loyalty, and societal expectation....1875false533fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xxxvi-will-he-come-again--70725034https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725034Sat, 09 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mary is left to wrestle with the long silence and her fearful hopes regarding Frank Gresham’s return, until a sudden and heartfelt reunion unfolds, marked by tender confessions and the sober weighings of love and duty. Meanwhile, the doctor...1437false536fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xxxv-sir-louis-goes-out-to-dinner--70725042https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725042Sat, 09 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Sir Louis Scatcherd’s arrival at the Gresham household stirs an awkward and increasingly uncomfortable dinner party, as his boorish behaviour and remarks clash with the genteel company gathered there, notably affecting Lady Arabella and the...1648false535fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xxxvii-sir-louis-leaves-greshamsbury--70725026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725026Sun, 10 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the ailing Sir Louis Scatcherd struggles with enforced restraint under Dr Thorne’s care, alternating between prideful defiance and plaintive despair, while quietly nursing an impossible affection. The doctor, burdened by duty and forebodings,...1698false537fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xxxviii-de-courcy-precepts-and-de-courcy-practice--70725037https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725037Sun, 10 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the young and impressionable Augusta Gresham corresponds at length with her cousin Lady Amelia de Courcy, seeking counsel on the propriety of accepting a marriage proposal from Mr Mortimer Gazebee, a respectable but socially inferior...2684false538fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xxxix-what-the-world-says-about-blood--70725041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725041Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Frank Gresham, resolved in his affection and intent, presses his sister Beatrice to admit Mary Thorne among her bridesmaids, facing the weight of family disapproval and social difficulties. Meanwhile, the squire grapples with the heavy burden...1604false539fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xl-the-two-doctors-change-patients--70725032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725032Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the distinguished Dr Fillgrave makes a reluctant yet earnest visit to the troubled Sir Louis Scatcherd at Boxall Hill, marking a turning point in the medical attentions surrounding the Scatcherd family, whilst tensions continue to simmer...1712false540fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xli-dr-thorne-won-t-interfere--70725036https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725036Tue, 12 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the squire and Lady Arabella, united by a common concern, strive to prevent their son’s ill-advised marriage while grappling with the uncertainties of his chosen bride’s position and future. An earnest visit to Dr Thorne reveals the doctor’s...1746false541fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xlii-what-can-you-give-in-return--70725038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725038Tue, 12 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the young lady Mary Thorne confronts a delicate and unwelcome inquiry from Lady Arabella regarding her engagement to Frank Gresham, leading her to affirm her steadfast affection despite the social and familial obstacles that surround them....2437false542fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xliii-the-race-of-scatcherd-becomes-extinct--70725030https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725030Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mary, anxious and wistful, sends a carefully composed but cold letter to her lover, only to endure a week of suspense when it goes unanswered, while Dr Thorne is suddenly summoned to the deathbed of Sir Louis Scatcherd and finds himself the...1745false543fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xliv-saturday-evening-and-sunday-morning--70725035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725035Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Frank is dispatched to London on urgent business in hopes it might temper his resolute attachment to Mary, while his mother Lady Arabella wrestles with a mother's anxiety and pride, pleading with him to reconsider their imprudent match. As...2232false544fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xlvi-our-pet-fox-finds-a-tail--70725043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725043Thu, 14 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the question of Sir Roger Scatcherd's inheritance brings a mixture of hope and mystery to Greshamsbury, with Dr Thorne's reticence giving way to a revelation that changes the fortunes of those involved. The episode delicately unfolds the...1938false546fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xlv-law-business-in-london--70725044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725044Thu, 14 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr Oriel attempts, with some timidity, to counsel Frank on the prudence of matrimony during their journey to London, only for business and circumstance to divert their discourse; meanwhile Frank navigates the slow, circuitous proceedings of...1782false545fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-thorne-chapter-xlvii-how-the-bride-was-received-and-who-were-asked-to-the-wedding--70725040https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70725040Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the long-anticipated engagement of Frank to Mary Thorne, the heiress of the Scatcherd fortune, brings a wave of social excitement and carefully negotiated arrangements at Greshamsbury, as old prejudices begin to soften and the family prepares...2472false547fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-ii-the-framley-set-and-the-chaldicotes-set--71896776https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896776Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the reader is introduced to the genteel rural setting of Framley and its principal inhabitants, as Lady Lufton navigates her ambitions for the parish church and her anxieties over the political and social affiliations of her son and his...1815false62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-iii-chaldicotes--71896779https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896779Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the venerable estate of Chaldicotes, with its ancient forest soon to be lost to progress, plays host to a gathering of local dignitaries and clergy, among whom the young vicar Mark Robarts finds himself intriguingly entwined. He navigates the...2101false63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-i-omnes-omnia-bona-dicere--71896799https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896799Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the young and well-favoured Mark Robarts is introduced amidst the auspicious circumstances of his education, friendships, and impending clerical profession, fostered by the influence of Lady Lufton who orchestrates both his appointment and...1491false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-vi-mr-harold-smith-s-lecture--71896778https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896778Sun, 17 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which a lively gathering at Chaldicotes leads to convivial banter and spirited discourse among the clergy and their acquaintances, culminating in a public lecture on distant islands that is punctuated by opposing views on civilisation and religion....1757false66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-v-amantium-irae-amoris-integratio--71896788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896788Sun, 17 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which a letter takes a circuitous journey to Framley, arriving to find Mrs. Robarts away at Framley Court, where she is soon embroiled in a tense and heartfelt exchange with Lady Lufton over her husband’s decision to associate with controversial...2245false65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-iv-a-matter-of-conscience--71896794https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896794Sun, 17 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the Reverend Mark Robarts, newly settled at Chaldicotes, wrestles with his own ambition and the social expectations surrounding an invitation to a grand country house, all while balancing the delicate influences of his patroness Lady Lufton...1599false64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-viii-gatherum-castle--71896791https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896791Mon, 18 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mark Robarts receives a reassuring letter from his wife amidst a swirl of social and political gatherings at Gatherum Castle, where alliances and ambitions subtly unfold amongst the nobility and rising politicians. Meanwhile, Mark becomes...2814false68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-vii-sunday-morning--71896797https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896797Mon, 18 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the conscientious Mark Robarts wrestles with unease over a forthcoming charity sermon and the imposing presence of Mrs. Proudie, whose stern household rituals and pointed remarks unsettle his usual composure. His Sunday is further vexed by...1262false67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-ix-the-vicar-s-return--71896809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896809Mon, 18 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Robarts, burdened by a financial obligation incurred from his recent visit to Mr. Sowerby, contemplates the challenges his promise may bring and the lifestyle he must adjust to at Framley. Meanwhile, amidst family warmth and social...1358false69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xi-griselda-grantly--71896780https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896780Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which a casual meeting on a twilight walk opens the way for Lucy Robarts to break her social seclusion and encounter Lord Lufton, whose earnest kindness helps her feel less a stranger in the parish. Meanwhile, at Framley Court, the intricacies of...2418false611fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xii-the-little-bill--71896784https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896784Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lucy Robarts experiences a delicate mixture of companionship and social unease amidst the Festive season at Framley Court, while Lord Lufton’s attentions and Lady Lufton’s hopes weave quietly through their interactions. Meanwhile, Mark...1312false612fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-x-lucy-robarts--71896773https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896773Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mark Robarts wrestles prudently with the weighty task of revealing his financial predicament to his wife, only to be summoned away by the sudden illness and death of his father, bringing home a blend of sorrow and modest inheritance....1866false610fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xiii-delicate-hints--71896782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896782Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lady Lufton, pleased by her son Lord Lufton’s return to Framley, grows uneasy over his increasingly frequent visits to the parsonage and his close friendship with Lucy Robarts, leading her to enlist Mrs. Robarts to gently caution Lucy against...1737false613fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xv-lady-lufton-s-ambassador--71896811https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896811Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which a newly appointed Dean aids a struggling clergyman by settling his debts and securing him a modest benefice, whilst Lady Lufton endeavours to civilise the moody incumbent and seek his help in guiding her own son towards a more devout life....1515false615fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xiv-mr-crawley-of-hogglestock--71896798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896798Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lady Lufton contemplates the vexing shortcomings of her chosen parson, torn between her loyalty and the growing disquiet about his sporting proclivities, whilst Mr. Robarts wrestles with his own conscience and the temptations that accompany...2080false614fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xvii-mrs-proudie-s-conversazione--71896786https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896786Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the social manoeuvrings and delicate alliances of London society unfold around the young and admired Griselda Grantly, whose introduction to fashionable circles brings both admiration and whispered criticism, much observed by those intent on...1998false617fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xviii-the-new-minister-s-patronage--71896796https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896796Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the parson Mark Robarts receives a timely letter from his friend Sowerby offering him a prebendal stall in Barchester Cathedral, prompting a journey to London to seek the favour of the new Lord Petty Bag, Harold Smith. Amidst reflections on...1605false618fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xvi-mrs-podgens-baby--71896808https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896808Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the season’s festivities give way to London’s social whirl, and Lady Lufton’s maternal schemes to guide young hearts meet with unexpected resistance and delicate misunderstanding. Meanwhile, Lord Lufton confronts the complexities of affection...2083false616fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xix-money-dealings--71896816https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896816Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Sowerby endeavours to secure a church preferment for Mark Robarts, yet complications arise as Lord Lufton reveals troublesome financial entanglements involving questionable bills tied to Sowerby, casting a shadow over Robarts’s ambitions....2222false619fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xx-harold-smith-in-the-cabinet--71896772https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896772Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the newly appointed cabinet minister Harold Smith experiences both the pride and the prickly challenges of his office, grappling with the sting of unkind criticism and the curious intrigues of high society. Meanwhile, at a lively dance hosted...1814false620fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xxi-why-puck-the-pony-was-beaten--71896802https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896802Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mark Robarts comes into his prebendal stall, bringing both dignity and domestic perplexities, including the contentious arrival of a new horse, while Lucy wrestles with the unspoken turmoil of a relinquished affection and the shifting...1629false621fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xxiii-the-triumph-of-the-giants--71896793https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896793Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the fickle tides of political fortune sweep away a recently appointed minister, revealing the fickleness and factional strife of parliamentary life, while the ministrations of churchmen are equally subject to intrigue and dashed hopes. The...2065false623fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xxiv-magna-est-veritas--71896781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896781Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Sowerby, beleaguered by financial ruin yet proud of his heritage, contemplates a candid and unromantic proposal of marriage to the wealthier Miss Dunstable, aided by his devoted sister Mrs. Harold Smith, who undertakes to broach the...2286false624fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xxii-hogglestock-parsonage--71896795https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896795Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the humble Crawley family receives a visit from Mrs. Robarts and her sister-in-law Lucy, revealing contrasts of pride and poverty amid the quiet struggles of a clergyman’s household. The ladies, moved by the Crawleys’ circumstances,...1239false622fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xxvi-impulsive--71896775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896775Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the gentle trials of the parsonage yard unfold through the unfolding confidences of Lucy Robarts, whose heart is sorely tried by a nobleman's suit and the quiet struggle of secret affection. As the two sisters-in-law share their thoughts...2118false626fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xxvii-south-audley-street--71896774https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896774Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Sowerby is summoned to a grim interview in a sombre London office, where the inexorable business of debt and property foreclosure forces him to confront the shattering consequences of his own reckless stewardship of his ancestral estate....1618false627fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xxv-non-impulsive--71896777https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896777Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Dr. Grantly reckons with the bitter disappointment of thwarted ambitions and contemplates a quieter life back in Barsetshire, even as his wife reveals the delicate social manoeuvrings surrounding their daughter Griselda’s prospects in London....1840false625fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xxix-miss-dunstable-at-home--71896790https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896790Mon, 25 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Miss Dunstable hosts a grand London conversazione fraught with social intricacies, distinguished arrivals, and a notable encounter between Lady Lufton and the Duke of Omnium, illuminating the delicate dance of society and personal ambitions....3245false629fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xxviii-dr-thorne--71896771https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896771Mon, 25 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the sociable Miss Dunstable summons her country acquaintance, the sensible Dr. Thorne, to London not only for prudent counsel but also to grace her grand conversazione, where a striking medley of society’s various ranks and rival factions is...1387false628fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xxx-the-grantly-triumph--71896789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896789Mon, 25 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mrs. Grantly arrives unexpectedly in London, bringing news that unsettles the plans previously entertained by Lady Lufton regarding her daughter Griselda’s marriage, and a delicate conversation unfolds between the long-standing friends as...884false630fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xxxi-salmon-fishing-in-norway--71896817https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896817Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lord Lufton visits Framley Court and confides in Mark Robarts his intention to renew his marriage proposal to Lucy, revealing a depth of feeling hitherto unsuspected by those around them. Amid delicate considerations and the looming presence...2736false631fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xxxii-the-goat-and-compasses--71896810https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896810Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the rumour of an impending dissolution shakes the political landscape, leaving Mr. Sowerby to ponder the precariousness of his position and his finances amidst looming threats and unsteady alliances. Amidst these troubles, he navigates...1373false632fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xxxiii-consolation--71896813https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896813Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mark Robarts confronts the harsh reality of his financial embarrassment and grapples with feelings of betrayal and ruin, resolving firmly against further entanglement with bills despite persuasive counsel. He confides in his steadfast wife...1384false633fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xxxv-the-story-of-king-cophetua--71896812https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896812Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Miss Lucy Robarts, burdened with the care of the Crawley family, confronts a summons from Lady Lufton that obliges her to an uneasy conference at Framley Court regarding her delicate position with Lord Lufton, Lady Lufton’s son. In this...1765false635fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xxxiv-lady-lufton-is-taken-by-surprise--71896814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896814Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lord Lufton resolves to seek his mother’s approval for a match with Lucy Robarts despite her grave misgivings, and Lady Lufton wrestles with loyalty to her son and the challenges posed by his choice. Meanwhile, at Framley, Lucy undertakes a...1684false634fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xxxvi-kidnapping-at-hogglestock--71896815https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896815Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the compassionate Miss Robarts boldly arranges for the Crawley children to be taken to the parsonage for safety, despite Mr. Crawley’s reluctance and prideful resistance to assistance, while Dr. Arabin endeavours to offer aid and comfort to...1756false636fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xxxvii-mr-sowerby-without-company--71896792https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896792Thu, 28 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the political arena of West Barsetshire is thrown into turmoil by the sudden dissolution of Parliament and the duke’s intention to replace the long-standing member Mr. Sowerby with Lord Dumbello, stirring a clash between entrenched...1747false637fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xxxviii-is-there-cause-or-just-impediment--71896818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896818Thu, 28 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the social and financial intricacies of the Barsetshire gentry are laid bare at Boxall Hill, where Miss Dunstable contemplates her position and prospects amidst the gentle bustle of country life, as Mrs. Gresham navigates delicate truths and...1788false638fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xxxix-how-to-write-a-love-letter--71896783https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896783Thu, 28 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Dr. Thorne wrestles with the propriety of a matrimonial proposal to Miss Dunstable, reflecting on pride, companionship, and the nuances of social expectation, whilst observing the contrasting domestic lives of Lady Arabella and Lady...1961false639fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xlii-touching-pitch--71896800https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896800Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the summer heats mirror the mounting tensions and tribulations of Mr. Sowerby and his friend Mark Robarts, caught amidst bills, lawsuits, and untrustworthy deals that strain their honour and fortunes. The painful reflections of friendship,...1807false642fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xli-don-quixote--71896805https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896805Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the kindly dean visits Framley Parsonage to lend his counsel regarding Mr. Robarts’ financial difficulties, introducing a sombre note beneath the household’s usual calm; and a delicate conference unfolds between Lady Lufton and Mrs. Robarts,...1777false641fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xl-internecine--71896787https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896787Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the Grantly family basks in the quiet triumph of Griselda’s engagement to Lord Dumbello, a match that elevates their social standing and stirs various reflections on duty, happiness, and propriety within their close-knit circle. Meanwhile,...2026false640fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xliii-is-she-not-insignificant--71896785https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896785Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mrs. Robarts and her family endure mounting financial pressures with steadfast resolve, while Lucy’s devoted nursing of the Crawley family at Hogglestock garners quiet admiration. Lord Lufton’s return to Framley Court brings a mixture of...1889false643fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xliv-the-philistines-at-the-parsonage--71896801https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896801Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the unfortunate Mr. Robarts faces the distressing arrival of bailiffs at Framley Parsonage, bringing with them a humiliating inventory of his possessions that casts a shadow over his dignity and clerical standing. Amid this dark hour, Lord...1905false644fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xlv-palace-blessings--71896806https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896806Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the peaceful precincts of Barchester are stirred by scandalous rumours touching the new prebendary’s reputation and the tragical collapse of a prominent marriage alliance, much to the consternation of the ecclesiastical community. The...1680false645fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xlvi-lady-lufton-s-request--71896803https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896803Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the sober duties of bailiffs are noted with a hint of irony, and Lady Lufton extends a gracious yet firm hand of friendship to Mr. Robarts amidst recent troubles, inviting him and his wife to dinner to draw a discreet curtain over past...2179false646fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xlviii-how-they-were-all-married-had-two-children-and-lived-happy-ever-after--71896804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896804Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the reader is gently conducted through the matrimonial fortunes of several beloved couples, attending the solemnities and social graces that accompany their unions with a kindly and discreet eye. Love and duty intertwine amid the hushed...1860false648fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framley-parsonage-chapter-xlvii-nemesis--71896807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896807Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the fragile dignity of the Church of England is brought into question through the unenviable predicament of the Rev. Mark Robarts, whose premature preferment and ensuing public censure stir a quiet storm in the clerical and local communities....1640false647fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-ii-the-two-pearls-of-allington--71896968https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896968Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which we are introduced to the genteel society of Allington through the conversations and observations surrounding Mr. Adolphus Crosbie, a man of modest official standing yet notable social ascendancy, and the Dale family, whose connections and...2074false72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-iii-the-widow-dale-of-allington--71896975https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896975Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mrs. Dale, a proud yet somewhat isolated widow, devotes herself quietly to the wellbeing and appearances of her two daughters, navigating the delicate relations with their kindly but distant uncle, the squire. As the young ladies prepare for...1832false73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-i-the-squire-of-allington--71896974https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896974Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the history and character of the Dale family, longstanding squires of Allington, are carefully set forth alongside a detailed description of their ancient Tudor home and its modest surroundings, revealing a manor steeped in tradition yet...1499false71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-vi-beautiful-days--71896970https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896970Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which two fair-haired sisters, Bell and Lily Dale, find themselves cast in the quiet light of matrimonial prospects, one to the dashing Mr. Crosbie and the other under the watchful eye of a wealthy uncle. The gentle unfolding of engagements and...2283false76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-iv-mrs-roper-s-boarding-house--71896977https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896977Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which we observe the awkward and shy John Eames, a young man of unripe promise and ardent but silent affection for Lily Dale, commencing his modest career in London under the watchful eye of his mother’s trusted guardian. Amidst reflections on...1859false74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-v-about-l-d--71896979https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896979Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Apollo Crosbie departs London for the quiet of Allington, while Johnny Eames prepares for his own autumnal holiday, entangled in a delicate liaison with the ever-volatile Amelia Roper. The narrative reveals Johnny’s inner conflict as he...1385false75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-vii-the-beginning-of-troubles--71896973https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896973Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the sporting excursion of two young gentlemen and their ladies reveals the subtle tensions of secret hopes and understated disappointments amidst familial relations at the country estate. A candid and uneasy conversation between lover and...2239false77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-viii-it-cannot-be--71896969https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896969Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which preparations for a small social gathering at the Small House bring together various intentions and apprehensions, revealing the delicate interplay of youthful hopes and familial duties. Amidst the gentle comings and goings, Bernard Dale makes...1312false78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-ix-mrs-dale-s-little-party--71896971https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896971Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which a festive evening at the Small House gathers old friends and new acquaintances under the gentle glow of moonlight, revealing the tender and candid expressions of love and expectation among the guests. The delicate interplay of affection,...2118false79fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-x-mrs-lupex-and-amelia-roper--71896976https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896976Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the vexed household at Burton Crescent becomes the scene of discord and jealousy, most notably involving the fiery Mrs. Lupex, whose interactions with her husband and his acquaintances bring discomfort to all concerned. Meanwhile, John Eames...1599false710fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xii-lilian-dale-becomes-a-butterfly--71896978https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896978Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Adolphus Crosbie receives a charming invitation to Courcy Castle and resolves to leave the quiet village of Allington, much to Lily Dale’s quiet dismay, as they confront the realities and delays imposed upon their anticipated marriage....2751false712fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xi-social-life--71896972https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896972Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the uneasy truce between Mr. and Mrs. Lupex unfolds amid convivial dinners and veiled tensions, revealing the complexities of a marriage sustained by spirituous solace and tentative reconciliations. Meanwhile, a fierce dispute erupts between...1270false711fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xiii-a-visit-to-guestwick--71896981https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896981Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Miss Lily Dale, adorned with the triumph of engagement, navigates the delicate social intricacies of her London-bound prospect and the uneasy enmity of an old friend, while her cousin Bell confronts the persistent suit of Bernard Dale with a...1886false713fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xv-the-last-day--71896982https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896982Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lily Dale faces the bittersweet realities of her engagement to Adolphus Crosbie, grappling with his revelations of financial difficulties and past entanglements that cast shadows over their future together. Yet, through heartfelt discourse...2225false715fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xiv-john-eames-takes-a-walk--71896985https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896985Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which young John Eames, burdened by the complications of his affections and obligations, seeks solitude in the Guestwick woods to contemplate his uncertain future and the tangled ties that bind him. In his musings, he encounters the genial Earl of...1298false714fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xvii-courcy-castle--71896980https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896980Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the grand assembly at Courcy Castle unfolds with all its vicissitudes of family alliances, ambitions, and social stratagems, where the glances of the old earl and the manners of Lady Dumbello set the season's tone. Amidst whispered scandals...2745false717fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xvi-mr-crosbie-meets-an-old-clergyman-on-his-way-to-courcy-castle--71896984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896984Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Crosbie and Bernard Dale depart from the gentle Lily Dale with hearts full of quiet affection and unspoken apprehensions, while Crosbie contemplates the weighty future that awaits him beyond the pleasant countryside. En route, Crosbie...1187false716fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xviii-lily-dale-s-first-love-letter--71896990https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896990Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Crosbie contemplates the tangled emotions stirred by his engagement to Lily Dale while residing uneasily amidst the fashions and intrigues of Courcy Castle, reflecting on his own honour and the allure of country life. Meanwhile, amid...1637false718fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xix-the-squire-makes-a-visit-to-the-small-house--71896989https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896989Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mrs. Dale contemplates the nature of Lily’s forthcoming marriage and the inevitable changes it portends for their family life, while a quiet yet earnest conversation unfolds between her and the squire regarding a proposed match between Bell...1707false719fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xxi-john-eames-encounters-two-adventures-and-displays-great-courage-in-both--71896997https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896997Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lily revels in the receipt and writing of her first love-letters, finding in them a sweet new world of affection and hope, while John Eames visits Allington with a conflicted heart, torn between his unrequited love for Lily and the realities...2176false721fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xx-dr-crofts--71897001https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897001Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Dr. Crofts, a diligent but modestly prosperous physician, reflects upon his unspoken affection for Bell Dale, amid the quiet rhythms of his small-town medical practice and social ties to the Dale family. An unexpected summons to attend Lord...1377false720fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xxiii-mr-plantaganet-palliser--71897006https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897006Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the subtle stratagems of the heart and the intricate manoeuvres of society intertwine at Courcy Castle, revealing the delicate tensions between duty, desire, and ambition as Mr. Crosbie confronts conflicting promises and the expectations of...3249false723fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xxii-lord-de-guest-at-home--71897009https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897009Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which a perilous encounter with a bull leads young Eames to dine unexpectedly at the earl's manor, where amidst discussions of shooting and society, the earl presents him with a token of gratitude. The evening unfolds with gentle banter and...1477false722fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xxiv-a-mother-in-law-and-a-father-in-law--71896986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896986Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Plantagenet Palliser attends to his political duties with punctual precision, while at Courcy Castle delicate social manoeuvres unfold, centred on Crosbie’s uneasy courtship with Lady Alexandrina and the countess’s gentle yet firm counsel...921false724fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xxvi-lord-de-courcy-in-the-bosom-of-his-family--71896987https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896987Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the arrival of a cautionary letter from Lady Julia De Guest sets in motion a series of uneasy revelations and strained dispositions among the families of Allington and Courcy, as well as the De Courcy household’s internal tensions come to the...1605false726fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xxv-adolphus-crosbie-spends-an-evening-at-his-club--71896988https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896988Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Crosbie, caught between his duties and his desires, reflects with a heavy heart on the consequences of his recent engagements and finds himself compelled to confide in his old friend Pratt. Meanwhile, a confrontation looms as Mr. Dale,...1799false725fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xxvii-on-my-honour-i-do-not-understand-it--71896983https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896983Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lady Alexandrina weighs the merits of a prospective match with Mr. Crosbie, balancing considerations of rank and affection with sober resolve, while Lily Dale patiently awaits letters from her lover amid family reflections on love and duty....1929false727fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xxviii-the-board--71896993https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896993Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Crosbie returns to his office burdened with troubled reflections despite his recent promotion, finding little solace even among the congratulations of his colleagues and the familiarity of his official duties. The weight of his private sorrow...2050false728fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xxx-is-it-from-him--71896999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896999Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the arrival of a most unwelcome letter brings a sudden and grievous alteration to the quiet fortunes of the Dale family, revealing painful truths that call for delicate endurance and tempered forgiveness. The characters navigate the early...1967false730fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xxix-john-eames-returns-to-burton-crescent--71897010https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897010Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which John Eames, returning to his London lodgings, faces the uneasy prospect of encounters with Mrs. Lupex, Amelia Roper, and the complicated social atmosphere of Burton Crescent, all while wrestling with the weight of past affections and present...1558false729fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xxxii-pawkins-s-in-jermyn-street--71896991https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896991Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lord De Guest proudly displays his prize bullock at the London show and entertains John Eames and his brother-in-law, Colonel Dale, to a somewhat dreary dinner at Pawkins's, where conversation turns to the disgraced Mr. Crosbie and Lily...1559false732fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xxxi-the-wounded-fawn--71897000https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897000Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the Christmas season at Allington brings a subdued atmosphere for the Dale family, as young Lily Dale grapples with the deep sorrow of a love betrayed, demonstrating both a woman's quiet endurance and the tender anxieties of those around her....1612false731fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xxxiii-the-time-will-come--71897011https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897011Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the holiday air at Allington is tinged with quiet unease as the squire contemplates the presence of young John Eames at a neighbouring manor, while conversations reveal the gentle ambitions and apprehensions surrounding future prospects and...1887false733fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xxxvi-see-the-conquering-hero-comes--71896994https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896994Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which young John Eames, having boldly confronted and bested his adversary Crosbie at the railway station, finds himself summoned before the stern Sir Raffle Buffle, chairman of the Income-tax Office, to answer for his breach of the peace, only to...1997false736fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xxxiv-the-combat--71896995https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896995Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which John Eames encounters his adversary Crosbie quite unexpectedly on a railway carriage, and despite the tension of their past, the meeting escalates to a public altercation that attracts the attention of authorities and onlookers alike. The...1371false734fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xxxv-vae-victis--71897013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897013Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Crosbie endeavours to carry himself with as much dignity as possible while nursing a black eye that provokes much speculation and sympathy among his acquaintances, though he remains resolute in limiting the truths he divulges. The scene...2115false735fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xxxviii-doctor-crofts-is-called-in--71896992https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896992Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the Dale family contemplates a reluctant departure from their beloved Small House at Allington, as differences with their uncle, Mr. Dale, come to a quiet but firm head concerning expectations and independence. Amidst these domestic...1852false738fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xxxix-doctor-crofts-is-turned-out--71896998https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896998Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the Dales contemplate leaving their beloved Small House amid troubling rumours and illness, while Dr. Crofts—long a friend to the family—ventures to confess a heartfelt and unreciprocated affection to Bell Dale. The intimate dialogue by the...2059false739fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xxxvii-an-old-man-s-complaint--71897012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897012Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Bernard Dale renews his suit to his cousin Bell, pressing the family’s hopes upon her consent, whilst she firmly remains true to her own heart and principles. Meanwhile, the squire’s uneasy relationship with his sister-in-law reveals the...1266false737fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xlii-lily-s-bedside--71896996https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896996Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lily Dale, newly convalescent and spirited, gently asserts her independence amidst the kindly attentions of Dr. Crofts, while her sister Bell harbours tender thoughts unspoken and unconfirmed. The household exchanges quietly weighty...1488false742fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xli-domestic-troubles--71897014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897014Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which an episode of domestic turmoil unfolds at Mrs. Roper’s lodging, with the disappearance of Mrs. Lupex stirring suspicion and sorrow among its inhabitants, and Mr. Lupex's despair manifesting in dramatic confrontations. The scene closes upon a...1432false741fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xl-preparations-for-the-wedding--71897017https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897017Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the impending marriage of Mr. Crosbie and Lady Alexandrina is arranged with much attention to the practicalities of furnishing their new London home and the bridal trousseau, revealing the subtle tensions and hierarchies within the De Courcy...2659false740fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xlv-valentine-s-day-in-london--71897002https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897002Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the wedding of Lady Alexandrina De Courcy and Mr. Crosbie is solemnly celebrated in a London church under the cloud of family discord and enforced simplicity, with the new couple departing for their modest honeymoon at Folkestone amidst the...2228false745fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xliv-valentine-s-day-at-allington--71897020https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897020Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which tender attentions and the frostiest of February mornings set the stage for a day long contemplated yet deeply melancholy at the Small House, where Lily's fragile spirit asserts a quiet sovereignty even as her thoughts dwell persistently on a...1435false744fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xliii-fie-fie--71897021https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897021Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the delicate undercurrents of social scandal and familial expectations swirl around Mr. Plantagenet Palliser, as he navigates whispered rumours and the prudent remonstrances of his uncle, the Duke of Omnium, concerning his attentions to Lady...2113false743fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xlvii-the-new-private-secretary--71897016https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897016Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the young and aspiring Johnny Eames navigates the uneasy waters of new employment and social advancement, contending with friendships tested and fortunes shifting amidst the peculiar characters of his world. Amidst heartfelt confessions and...1557false747fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xlviii-nemesis--71897005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897005Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr Crosbie settles into the sober routine of married life with Lady Alexandrina, finding himself isolated socially and burdened by the dreariness and lack of affection in his domestic sphere. At the same time, he encounters friction in his...2067false748fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington-chapter-xlvi-john-eames-at-his-office--71897022https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897022Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the young and hopeful John Eames receives an unexpected letter from the Earl of De Guest, encouraging him in matters of love and fortune while navigating the trials and tribulations of his London office life with the grim Sir Raffle Buffle....2089false746fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington--71897003https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897003Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Bell Dale contemplates with gentle firmness the refusal of her cousin Bernard's suit, while the Dale family prepares with some melancholy for their upcoming removal from the Small House to Guestwick, a matter that has sorely tried their...1719false749fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington--71897004https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897004Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the prospects of a family move are accompanied by delicate considerations of love, honour, and future happiness, as Mrs. Dale and the squire contemplate invitations and intentions that hinge upon the heart’s elusive will. Meanwhile, a quiet...1328false750fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington--71897023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897023Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which John Eames secures a new position as private secretary to Sir Raffle Buffle and resolves to sever ties with the disreputable lodgings and acquaintances that have hitherto encumbered him, all while wrestling with the delicate and painful...2351false751fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington--71897025https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897025Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which John Eames arrives at Guestwick Manor to find himself welcomed warmly by Lady Julia and the earl, while contemplating his prospects with Lily Dale amidst social intimacies and the quiet judgments of the local gentry. His reflections on past...1703false752fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington--71897007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897007Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which John Eames, with a heart full of hope and trembling courage, visits the Small House at Allington to express his long-held affection to Lily Dale, only to meet with gentle but resolute refusal, as she remains bound to the memory of another....2035false754fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington--71897026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897026Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the squire, with a melancholy grace, consents to Bell’s marriage and offers a modest settlement, while Mrs. Dale wrestles with the pangs of departure from the old family home and the uncertain future it portends. Meanwhile, a dull and...1644false753fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington--71897018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897018Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the reverberations of society’s whisperings reach the country parsonage, casting a shadow of suspicion and maternal anxiety over Lady Dumbello’s conduct, while her husband and Mr. Palliser grapple with the tensions and expectations wrought by...2605false755fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington--71897024https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897024Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the uneasy relations within the De Courcy family are laid bare, particularly the quiet despair of Lady Alexandrina in her new and cheerless married life, weighed down by silence and social isolation. Her tentative request to accompany her...1561false756fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington--71897027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897027Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mrs. Dale wrestles with the delicate task of guiding her daughter Lily’s heart away from a past attachment towards a new, hopeful prospect, yet finds herself met with gentle but firm resistance. Their dialogue, set against the quiet...1616false757fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington--71897008https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897008Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Eames returns to London to face the consequences of affairs at Mrs. Roper's lodging-house and receives a letter from his friend Cradell, whose own fortunes have become entangled in a rather complicated domestic and financial situation....1699false759fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington--71897015https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897015Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mrs. Dale conveys to Lily the delicate resolution to remain at the Manor House, accompanied by unexpected gifts of money and the squire’s heartfelt, if melancholic, reconciliation with family affairs. Meanwhile, John Eames grapples with...1520false758fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-small-house-at-allington--71897019https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897019Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the long-standing dispute between Hopkins, the gardener, and the squire over farmyard manure leads to a dignified yet stubborn stand-off, culminating in a tentative reconciliation that restores harmony at the Great House. Concurrently,...1834false760fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-ii-by-heavens-he-had-better-not--71897534https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897534Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the worthy Archdeacon Grantly and his family grapple with the disquieting news of Major Grantly’s affections towards the lowly Grace Crawley, provoking much anxiety and counsel among kin and county alike. Amid whispered scandal and...1282false82fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-iii-the-archdeacon-s-threat--71897535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897535Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which a family dinner at the rectory, intended to be intimate and private, reveals underlying tensions and unspoken struggles beneath the surface of genteel society. The archdeacon confronts his son regarding a rumoured attachment to a young woman...797false83fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-i-how-did-he-get-it--71897540https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897540Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the respectable townsfolk of Silverbridge find themselves mesmerised by the distressing accusation against the hapless Reverend Josiah Crawley, a poor and moody clergyman of Hogglestock, whose character and impecunious circumstances inspire...1752false81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lv-the-clergyman-s-house-at-hogglestock--71897545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897545Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Crawley's quiet parish life is shattered by the necessity of facing accusations before the magistrates, prompting his devoted wife and daughter to rally around him amidst growing uncertainty and distress. The family grapples with the...1282false84fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-v-what-the-world-thought-about-it--71897553https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897553Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the county of Barset finds itself divided by the troubling suspicion cast upon Mr. Crawley, the poor parson of Hogglestock, with opinions ranging from heartfelt conviction of his innocence to firm belief in his guilt, amidst a society deeply...916false85fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-vi-grace-crawley--71897561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897561Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Miss Crawley, residing with the charitable Miss Prettymans and entangled in the distress of a grave family accusation, contemplates leaving her post at the school to avoid bringing disgrace, while tender friendships and unsolicited counsel...1543false86fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-viii-mr-crawley-is-taken-to-silverbridge--71897533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897533Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the weary and tormented Mr. Crawley resists all appeals to attend before the magistrates, his wife Mary striving with gentle constancy to uphold her promise and protect him in the face of crushing adversity. At Silverbridge, amidst the chill...2110false88fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-vii-miss-prettyman-s-private-room--71897536https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897536Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Major Grantly wrestles with his love for Grace Crawley amidst the shadow cast by her father's disgrace, reflecting deeply on honour, family expectations, and the nature of true generosity. Guided by Miss Prettyman’s prudent counsel, he...1615false87fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-ix-grace-crawley-goes-to-allington--71897542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897542Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the unhappy news of Mr. Crawley's legal troubles reaches his daughter Grace, compelling her to leave teaching and seek refuge with friends amidst the lingering shadow of suspicion and financial hardship. Meanwhile, attentive and kindly...1424false89fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-x-dinner-at-framley-court--71897537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897537Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lord Lufton and his friends at Framley Court deliberate the troubling case of Mr. Crawley, whose odd behaviour and unfortunate circumstances have led to a legal charge that casts a shadow over his character and livelihood. They resolve to...869false810fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xi-the-bishop-sends-his-inhibition--71897538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897538Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which news of Mr. Crawley’s arrest and subsequent commitment reaches the palace of Barchester with swift inevitability, provoking in Mrs. Proudie a fierce determination to prevent him from ministering further in his parish. The bishop, though...1252false811fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xii-mr-crawley-seeks-for-sympathy--71897541https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897541Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Crawley, burdened by grief and the weight of public suspicion, wrestles with his sorrow and his desire to continue ministering to his parishioners, even as his wife fears for his wellbeing in the chill and dark of early morning. Amidst...1263false812fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xiii-the-bishop-s-angel--71897539https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897539Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Crawley confronts a formal summons from the bishop’s messenger regarding a recent dispute, steadfastly asserting his lawful right to retain his pulpit despite ecclesiastical pressure, while his family observes the tense encounter with a...1433false813fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xiv-major-grantly-consults-a-friend--71897543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897543Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Major Grantly finds himself deeply troubled by the disgrace enveloping Grace Crawley’s family, yet strengthened in his resolve by his affection for her and counsel from his close friend Mrs. Thorne. The social scandal and conflicting...859false814fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xv-up-in-london--71897546https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897546Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the quiet drama of Mr. John Eames’s life unfolds amid the humdrum of the Income-tax Office, revealing a man of some fortune and greater constancy, quietly harbouring an unrequited and troubled affection for Miss Lily Dale. As he balances the...1693false815fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xviii-the-bishop-of-barchester-is-crushed--71897547https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897547Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the resolute Mr. Crawley confronts the bishop and Mrs. Proudie with an unyielding spirit over the troubling charges that weigh upon his clerical standing, asserting the limits of episcopal authority with a manner both austere and dignified....1463false818fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xvi-up-at-allington--71897548https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897548Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the Christmas decorations of Allington Church are carefully arranged by Lily Dale and Grace Crawley, amidst reflections on quiet domestic challenges and strained relationships within the parish community. Grace, introduced to the old squire...1768false816fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xvii-mr-crawley-is-summoned-to-barchester--71897550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897550Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which a certain parson, resolute and unbowed, faces the formidable ecclesiastical authority of his bishop and the indomitable Mrs. Proudie, whose martial presence in the palace shadows the proceedings; and in the midst of this stern contest,...1345false817fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xix-where-did-it-come-from--71897544https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897544Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which we find Mr. Crawley reflecting sorrowfully on the accusations against him and the frail character of those who oppose him, while his devoted wife watches over him with a mixture of hope and anguish. The Christmas season brings a fragile...780false819fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xx-what-mr-walker-thought-about-it--71897554https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897554Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Robarts endeavours with gentle persistence to secure legal assistance for his friend Mr. Crawley, whose predicament has stirred both sympathy and gossip throughout the county, whilst navigating the practical and social obstacles such a...1013false820fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xxi-mr-robarts-on-his-embassy--71897555https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897555Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Robarts undertakes the delicate and discomfiting task of confronting Mr. Crawley regarding a troubling matter, uncovering the profound bitterness and pride that ferment beneath his friend's austere exterior. Though met with steadfast...1131false821fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xxiii-miss-lily-dale-s-resolution--71897549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897549Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the quiet morning at the Small House at Allington is interrupted by a letter from a figure long absent and unwelcome, prompting a delicate and heartfelt conversation between mother and daughter about forgiveness, love, and the shadows of the...1645false823fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xxii-major-grantly-at-home--71897551https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897551Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Major Grantly prepares himself to visit Allington with the serious intention of proposing marriage to Miss Crawley, despite the shadow cast by her father's disgrace, and navigates the delicate tensions within his family regarding his choice....1386false822fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xxiv-mrs-dobbs-broughton-s-dinner-party--71897567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897567Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. John Eames, newly risen in society and accompanied by the fashionable artist Conway Dalrymple, dines at the impressive home of Mr. Dobbs Broughton, where the company is varied and the social undercurrents quietly complex. Throughout the...2012false824fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xxvii-a-hero-at-home--71897552https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897552Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which two gentlemen travelling to the quiet town of Guestwick share a compartment on the train, each burdened with weighty matters of the heart and intent upon delicate domestic affairs in the neighbouring village of Allington. The acquaintance...1164false827fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xxv-miss-madalina-demolines--71897556https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897556Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr John Eames reflects with some uncertainty upon the nature of his affection for Miss Lily Dale and finds himself drawn into a curious entanglement regarding Mr Conway Dalrymple’s artistic projects and the social intrigues attending them. A...1258false825fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xxvi-the-picture--71897563https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897563Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which an artist seeks permission to paint a striking picture featuring a young lady whose beauty and resolve captivate him, while a close friend offers her cautious counsel on matters of both art and matrimony. Meanwhile, a domestic disturbance...1062false826fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xix-miss-lily-dale-s-logic--71897572https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897572Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the delicate tensions of friendship and affection are revealed in a quiet cottage, where the arrival of a certain distinguished gentleman stirs unease and thoughtful discourse among women bound by loyalty and unspoken burdens. Whispered hopes...795false829fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xxviii-showing-how-major-grantly-took-a-walk--71897558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897558Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Major Grantly visits Allington with the purpose of expressing his intentions towards Miss Crawley, seeking the permission and understanding of her guardian, Mrs. Dale, amidst the delicate circumstances that envelop her family. The day unfolds...1069false828fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xxx-showing-what-major-grantly-did-after-his-walk--71897560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897560Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Major Grantly, with a mixture of hope and apprehension, ventures to ask Grace Crawley to be his wife amidst the sombre shadows cast by her father's disgrace. Grace, firm yet tender, wrestles with the burdens of family and honour, delivering a...731false830fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xxxiii-the-plumstead-foxes--71897557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897557Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the archdeacon receives a letter from his son Henry that stirs within him a fierce resolve to disinherit, yet he is counselled by his wife to temper his wrath with patience and reflection. Meanwhile, the archdeacon attends to his duties in...1036false833fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xxxi-showing-how-major-grantly-returned-to-guestwick--71897564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897564Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which young Grace is left to wrestle with the tumultuous confusion of a sudden and unwelcome declaration of love, her heart torn between indignation and undeniable affection, whilst those around her puzzle over the implications of her suitor’s...1034false831fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xxxii-mr-toogood--71897570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897570Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Crawley, burdened by the impending trial and his financial straits, resolves to seek legal counsel from a cousin in London despite his pride and distrust. The meeting with Mr. Toogood reveals a candid mixture of family familiarity and...2373false832fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xxxiv-mrs-proudie-sends-for-her-lawyer--71897562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897562Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the troubled Bishop and his imperious wife grapple with the troublesome case of an insubordinate clergyman, balancing the delicate protocols of church law against urgent calls for decisive action. Amidst whispers of legal intricacies and...1191false834fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xxxv-lily-dale-writes-two-words-in-her-book--71897569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897569Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which John Eames, long harbouring affection for Lily Dale, makes a final earnest visit to Allington hoping to win her hand, only to find her affection steadfastly fixed elsewhere, yet their friendship remains sincere and tender. With patient...2213false835fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xxxvi-grace-crawley-returns-home--71897571https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897571Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Grace Crawley receives an earnest letter from Major Grantly, compelling her to confront the complexities of affection shadowed by her family’s recent misfortunes, and struggles to compose a reply that honours both her feelings and her...853false836fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xxxix-a-new-flirtation--71897559https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897559Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which John Eames returns to London, navigates a prickly relationship with his employer Sir Raffle, and finds himself drawn into a curious entanglement involving a mysterious young woman and a portrait that causes social concern. Amidst his office...1056false839fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xxxvii-hook-court--71897573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897573Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the daily workings and uneasy partnerships of Messrs. Dobbs Broughton and Musselboro unfold within the dingy confines of Hook Court, where business mingles uneasily with personal whim and pecuniary strain. The indomitable Mrs. Van Siever,...1204false837fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xxxviii-jael--71897583https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897583Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which an artist takes up the delicate task of painting a historical tableau within the confines of a lady’s boudoir, amidst clandestine arrangements and the subtle manoeuvrings of society’s rules and personal temperaments. Meanwhile, matters of the...1397false838fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xl-mr-toogood-s-ideas-about-society--71897566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897566Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which a modest family dinner at Tavistock Square serves as the backdrop for a conversation about the vexed circumstances surrounding a certain clergyman’s peculiar trial, while beneath the surface domestic gaiety and matrimonial plans proceed with...1065false840fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xlii-mr-toogood-travels-professionally--71897584https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897584Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Toogood journeys to Barsetshire with a steadfast purpose to gather information for the defence of a clergyman under grave suspicion, encountering loyal servants, cautious relatives, and the intricate social fabric of the county. Amid...1986false842fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xli-grace-crawley-at-home--71897595https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897595Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Crawley wrestles with his declining health and troubled mind as he strives to fulfil his duties among the parishioners, while his devoted family tends to his needs with gentle care and concern. Meanwhile, Grace reveals to her mother a...1400false841fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xliv-i-suppose-i-must-let-you-have-it--71897592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897592Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Crosbie summons the courage to request a considerable loan from Mr. Butterwell, revealing the heavy financial burdens that have beset him since his marriage and the poisoned legacy of Lady Alexandrina. The scene unfolds with a delicate...677false844fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xliii-mr-crosbie-goes-into-the-city--71897594https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897594Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Crosbie, finding himself pressed by tight money conditions and mounting debts, seeks the renewal of a bill from the unyielding moneylender Dobbs Broughton and his associates in the rough confines of Hook Court, only to meet refusal and...1463false843fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xlv-lily-dale-goes-to-london--71897596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897596Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the news of Bernard Dale’s impending marriage to Emily Dunstable brings welcome cheer to the household at Allington, prompting Lily and her uncle to journey to London where new acquaintances and familiar faces await amid the grandeur of Mrs....1437false845fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xlvi-a-bayswater-romance--71897582https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897582Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the restless Mr. Eames navigates the delicate intrigues of his affections and obligations, caught between the sincere love of Lily Dale and the tantalising, though troublesome, attentions of Madalina Demolines; their exchanges, tinged with...1243false846fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xlviii-the-softness-of-sir-raffle-buffle--71897585https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897585Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which John Eames must navigate the vexing demands of official duty and family honour, confronting the unwavering rigidity of Sir Raffle Buffle as he prepares for a journey to Florence on urgent private business. With the aid of thoughtful friends...1018false848fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xlvii-dr-tempest-at-the-palace--71897591https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897591Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the good Dr. Tempest is reluctantly drawn into a delicate ecclesiastical inquiry concerning the suspected misconduct of a fellow clergyman, while contending with the imposing and indomitable Mrs. Proudie at the bishop's palace. Amidst...2442false847fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-l-lady-lufton-s-proposition--71897565https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897565Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which a clerical inquiry casts a shadow over Mr. Crawley and stirs keen interest among the gentry of Framley, prompting Lady Lufton to extend a gracious and heartfelt offer of friendship and refuge to Mrs. Crawley in these trying times. The visit...1383false850fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-xlix-near-the-close--71897575https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897575Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the archdeacon’s obstinate displeasure over his son’s intended marriage casts a shadow of discord upon the household, while the gentle and venerable Mr. Harding, nearing the evening of his days, navigates the quiet sorrows and small...2213false849fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-li-mrs-dobbs-broughton-piles-her-fagots--71897588https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897588Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the sombre atmosphere pervading Mrs. Dobbs Broughton’s household frames the secret progress of a significant painting, whilst the complicated interplay of affections and social expectations among Mrs. Broughton, Conway Dalrymple, and Clara...2170false851fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lii-why-don-t-you-have-an-it-for-yourself--71897568https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897568Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which young ladies Lily Dale and Emily Dunstable grow fast friendship under the generous roof of Mrs. Thorne, and Lily finds herself enmeshed in the social graces and complexities of London life, all the while wrestling with the echoes of past...1359false852fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-liii-rotten-row--71897577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897577Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lily Dale enjoys her daily rides with her acquaintances, including the affable Mr. Onesiphorus Dunn, until a chance encounter in the park unexpectedly brings her face to face with a man from her past, stirring emotions long subdued. The...1373false853fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-liv-the-clerical-commission--71897597https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897597Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which a solemn meeting of five clergymen at Dr. Tempest's house deliberates with measured gravity upon the delicate ecclesiastical duties arising from a troubling legal case involving one of their own, highlighting the varied temperaments and...1248false854fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lv-framley-parsonage--71897600https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897600Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which a young lady of gentle birth seeks refuge and quietude at a parsonage during a time of familial distress, whilst the connections and proprieties of her visitation prompt discreet comment and concern among the local clergy. Meanwhile, an...787false855fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lvii-a-double-pledge--71897603https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897603Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the Archdeacon Grantly undertakes a solemn visit to Miss Grace Crawley, intending to dissuade her from pursuing a match with his son by laying bare the social and familial obstacles that lie between them, only to find himself profoundly...1487false857fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lvi-the-archdeacon-goes-to-framley--71897604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897604Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the archdeacon, troubled by whispers of his son’s presence at Framley Court coinciding with Miss Crawley’s visit, wrestles with suspicions and his own paternal pride, seeking counsel from the steadfast Lady Lufton. Observing their steadfast...1993false856fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lx-the-end-of-jael-and-sisera--71897606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897606Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Conway Dalrymple faces a morning of strained interactions as he seeks both to complete a portrait and to express his heartfelt intentions towards Clara Van Siever, all amidst the turbulent revelations and household upheavals surrounding Mrs....1757false860fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lviii-the-cross-grainedness-of-men--71897608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897608Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the archdeacon visits Plumstead and reveals his conflicted feelings about Grace Crawley, while negotiations and tensions unfold quietly but firmly between father and son regarding loyalty, income, and forthcoming changes in their domestic...1696false858fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lix-a-lady-presents-her-compliments-to-miss-l-d--71897610https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897610Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Lily Dale receives a distressing anonymous letter that unsettles her affections and brings a certain harsh clarity to her thoughts about the two men connected with her heart, just as a chance encounter at a nobleman’s picture gallery forces...1777false859fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lxiii-two-visitors-to-hogglestock--71897574https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897574Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Major Grantly wrestles with a delicate estrangement from his father while seeking to affirm his intentions towards the Crawley family amidst their clouded circumstances. He courageously visits Hogglestock to entreat the consent of Mr. and...1804false863fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lxii-mr-crawley-s-letter-to-the-dean--71897605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897605Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Crawley, beset by the trials of suspicion and the looming shadow of justice, wrestles with the stern counsel of friends and the dictates of his own conscience concerning his clerical living. With a heavy heart and burdened pen, he commits...1796false862fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lxi-it-s-dogged-as-does-it--71897614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897614Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the Reverend Josiah Crawley receives a formal letter from a clerical commission regarding the allegations against him and contemplates the heavy burden of public opinion and personal doubt that weighs upon his mind and conscience. As the rain...1830false861fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lxvi-requiescat-in-pace--71897576https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897576Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the palace becomes a place of deep gloom as the bishop falls into a sullen silence that challenges his wife's determined efforts to rouse him to duty, leading to strained confrontations and decisions taken in his absence. Amidst this turmoil,...1356false866fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lxiv-tragedy-at-hook-court--71897599https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897599Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Conway Dalrymple receives the dreadful news of Dobbs Broughton's tragic end and wrestles with the heart-rending duty of informing Mrs. Broughton, whose composure thinly veils her bewilderment and sorrow. Amidst delicate negotiations...1063false864fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lxv-miss-van-siever-makes-her-choice--71897602https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897602Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Clara Van Siever navigates the conflicting pressures of her imperious mother, the persistent Mr. Musselboro, and the gentle attentions of Conway Dalrymple, all set against the sombre backdrop of Mrs. Broughton's recent misfortune. The young...1048false865fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lxviii-the-obstinacy-of-mr-crawley--71897578https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897578Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the sudden death of Mrs. Proudie unsettles the ecclesiastical household at Silverbridge, prompting Dr. Tempest to seek Mr. Robarts’s intervention on behalf of the embattled Mr. Crawley, whose own steadfastness and sense of duty are put to a...1137false868fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lxix-mr-crawley-s-last-appearance-at-his-own-pulpit--71897607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897607Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Crawley confronts the weight of his troubled circumstances with a solemn address to his parishioners, conveying a sense of dignified resignation and the heavy burden of duty amidst personal trial. Meanwhile, Mr. Thumble reluctantly...819false869fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lxvii-in-memoriam--71897615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897615Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:06 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the bishop confronts the profound and complex emotions wrought by the sudden death of his formidable wife, reflecting on their troubled past and newfound freedom with a mixture of sorrow and relief. The news spreads through Barchester,...1429false867fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lxxi-mr-toogood-at-silverbridge--71897579https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897579Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which news arrives that the long-misunderstood cheque was given by Mrs. Arabin to Mr. Crawley, prompting a wave of relief and speculation among Silverbridge's citizens and their social circles. The matter is cautiously discussed by those concerned,...1193false871fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lxxii-mr-toogood-at-the-dragon-of-wantly--71897581https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897581Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Mr. Toogood, a cunning London attorney, arrives at a local inn in Barchester to investigate the curious disappearance of a cheque and encounters a motley array of characters whose allegiances and knowledge prove as murky as the mystery...870false872fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lxx-mrs-arabin-is-caught--71897613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897613Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which John Eames undertakes a hastened journey across Italy to assist with a perplexing family matter, finding unexpected aid and companionship in Mrs. Arabin, whose own involvement sheds light on the tangled affairs at home. Together, amidst the...1417false870fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lxxiv-the-crawleys-are-informed--71897580https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897580Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Major Grantly and Mr. Toogood journey to Hogglestock to convey long-awaited tidings to Mr. Crawley, whose humble parsonage becomes the stage for a revelation that promises to alter the course of troubling affairs. Meanwhile, Grace Crawley...1131false874fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lxxiii-there-is-comfort-at-plumstead--71897601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897601Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the household at Plumstead receives reassuring news that the misfortune surrounding the Crawleys is unraveling, leading to cautious hopes and tentative reconciliations among family and friends. Meanwhile, the archdeacon, ever concerned with...1028false873fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lxxv-madalina-s-heart-is-bleeding--71897609https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897609Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the evening finds John Eames embroiled in the sombre reflections and social complexities wrought by a tragic event at Hook Court, whilst navigating the coquettish intrigues of Madalina Demolines and the uneasy prospects of those around him....1341false875fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lxxvi-i-think-he-is-light-of-heart--71897586https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897586Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the entanglements surrounding Mr. Crawley’s cheque gradually unravel amidst legal consultations, local turbulence, and abrupt departures, while Mrs. Arabin navigates the complexities of friendship and affection in her discreet advocacy for...1057false876fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lxxviii-the-arabins-return-to-barchester--71897587https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897587Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the venerable Mr. Harding lies weak in the deanery, his thoughts kindly dwelling on the affairs of family and the fate of Mr. Crawley amidst the shadows of suspicion and relief. Meanwhile, the dean returns to Hogglestock, bearing tidings of...1416false878fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lxxvii-the-shattered-tree--71897589https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897589Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Johnny Eames, encouraged yet uncertain, makes a final, heartfelt visit to Lily Dale to plead his suit, only to meet with her steady and tender refusal grounded in complex past affections. We see Lily's resolute inner contentment and parting...1081false877fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lxxx-miss-demolines-desires-to-become-a-fingerpost--71897590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897590Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which John Eames endeavours to reconcile his sorrow over a lost love by diving into intellectual pursuits and social diversions, yet finds himself inexorably drawn into the perplexing and turbulent company of Miss Madalina Demolines and her...1673false880fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lxxxi-barchester-cloisters--71897598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897598Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the gentle decline of Mr. Harding is tenderly observed by those nearest to him, their hearts quietly burdened with the inevitable approach of parting, as the venerable physician and family gently prepare for the final moments of a well-loved...774false881fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lxxix-mr-crawley-speaks-of-his-coat--71897611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897611Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which Grace Crawley returns home amid her family’s misfortunes, navigating the counsel and concern of friends while resolutely choosing to face her circumstances directly. Meanwhile, Mr. Crawley receives a visit from his old friend the dean, whose...1119false879fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lxxxiii-mr-crawley-is-conquered--71897593https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897593Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the reluctant Mr. Crawley, after much hesitation and gentle urging, accepts the parish of St. Ewolds and finds himself stepping into new social and clerical circles with a curious mixture of trepidation and dignity. Meanwhile, amidst the...981false883fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lxxxiv-conclusion--71897612https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897612Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the various characters of Barchester settle into the quiet rhythms of married life and social entanglements unfold with a gentle inevitability, marked by reconciliations and the steady passage of time. The author takes a reflective farewell,...757false884fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-chronicle-of-barset-chapter-lxxxii-the-last-scene-at-hogglestock--71897616https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897616Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the quiet aftermath of Mr. Harding’s death brings a delicate negotiation over clerical preferments and family alliances, with old friendships and ecclesiastical prerogatives intertwining in the affairs of Hogglestock and St. Ewolds....1824false882fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-of-cicero-volume-i-chapter-1-introduction-part-2--72932619https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932619Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the narrative explores the profound influence of Cicero on Latin prose and the complex political landscape of Rome, marked by a fragile Republic and the rise of imperial power, all the while reflecting on Cicero’s singular honesty amidst...1780false92fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-of-cicero-volume-i-chapter-1-introduction-part-1--72932620https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932620Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the author sets forth a heartfelt defence of Cicero’s character, lamenting the harsh judgments of later critics and emphasising the orator’s sincere patriotism, moral conscience, and enduring contributions to literature and the Republic. With...2241false91fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-of-cicero-volume-i-chapter-4-his-early-pleadings-part-1--72932622https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932622Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which we are introduced to Cicero’s first notable foray into public life through his defence of Sextus Roscius, a case steeped in the grim realities of post-proscription Rome, revealing a world where murder and corruption festered beneath the...1711false95fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-of-cicero-volume-i-chapter-2-his-education--72932618https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932618Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the youthful Cicero, born into an equestrian family at Arpinum, embarks upon a disciplined and comprehensive education aimed at the art of oratory and public service, diligently studying law, philosophy, and rhetoric amidst the turbulence of...2727false93fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-of-cicero-volume-i-chapter-3-the-condition-of-rome--72932624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72932624Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anthony TrollopeIn which the narrative reflects upon the turbulent times of Rome during Cicero’s youth, delineating the fierce rivalry of Marius and Sulla, and the profound political turmoil that shaped Cicero’s lifelong devotion to the ideals of the Republic. It...2109false94full