The Warden
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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Publisher Description
When a noble townsman uncovers what he believes to be a corruption of misused charity, he goes on a hunt to reveal the deceit. Criticized for the way in which his hospital’s profits are being allocated amongst the workers, head warden, Mr. Harding, finds himself in the defense against reformer, John Bold. However, exacerbated by Bold’s love affair with Harding’s daughter, he begins to struggle and doubt what he believes to be the best course of action. A striking exploration of the use of church funds, The Warden sees Anthony Trollope tackling thought-provoking topics designed to hold the readers attention until the very end.
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This first novel in Trollope s classic Chronicles of Barsetshire series pits reformer John Bold against Septimus Harding, the precentor of Barchester Cathedral and warden of Hiram s Hospital, an almshouse supported by a bequest to the local diocese. As Bold works to expose the fact that more of the charity s income goes to Harding than to its bedesmen, he begins to take a romantic interest in Harding s youngest daughter, Eleanor. In this audio edition, narrator David Shaw-Parker delivers a winning performance that keeps listeners engaged throughout. With a deep, accented voice Shaw-Parker brings this 19th-century novel to life. His timing and tone are spot-on and he creates distinct voices for the book s many characters.
