The Warden (Wordsworth Classics) Anthony Trollope Summary The tranquil atmosphere of the cathedral town of Barchester is shattered when a scandal breaks concerning the financial affairs of a Church-run almshouse for elderly men. The tranquil atmosphere of the cathedral town of Barchester is shattered when a scandal breaks concerning the financial affairs of a Church-run almshouse for elderly men. In the ensuing furore, Septimus Harding, the almshouse's well-meaning warden, finds himself pitted against his daughter's suitor Dr John Bold, a zealous local reformer. Matters are not improved when Harding's abrasive son-in law, Archdeacon Grantly, leaps into the fray to defend him against a campaign Bold begins in the national press. An affectionate and wittily satirical view of the workings of the Church of England, The Warden, the first of the Barchester Chronicles, is also a subtle exploration of the rights and wrongs of moral crusades and, in its account of Harding's intensely felt personal drama, a moving depiction of the private impact of public affairs. Perfect for fans of Arborist Merchandising Root, Self Service, Custom Stores, Comics & Graphic Novels Books. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 264 pages · Paperback By Anthony Trollope Details ISBN: 9781853260872 Author: Anthony Trollope Format: Paperback Pages: 264 Language: English Publication date: 7 April 1994 Condition: Used – Very Good About the author Anthony Trollope · Publisher: NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company More about this book Reviews This book centres on Mr. Harding, a clergyman of great personal integrity who is nevertheless in possession of an income from a charity far in excess of the sum devoted to the purposes of the foundation.
