The Warden (Penguin Classics) By Anthony Trollope

The first book in the Chronicles of Barsetshire series, The Warden is a moving exploration of moral dilemmas in Victorian England. Mr Harding is a good man, the warden to an alms house which provides a peaceful home to twelve old men. The young and zealous John Bold is also a good man, but he believes he sees in Harding’s comfortable existence an injustice which must be exposed. Set in the fictional cathedral town of Barchester, this novel examines questions of conscience, duty, and social reform as the law, the church and the self-righteous national press all have their say in the scandal that ensues, causing a crisis in the hearts and minds of many in the quiet country town. Trollope’s balanced characterization and ethical complexity make this a timeless classic.

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