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.

• The Warden
• Antony Trollope
  • CONTENTS
  • Chapter I Hiram's Hospital
  • Chapter II The Barchester Reformer
  • Chapter III The Bishop of Barchester
  • Chapter IV Hiram's Bedesmen
  • Chapter V Dr Grantly Visits the Hospital
  • Chapter VI The Warden's Tea Party
  • Chapter VII The Jupiter
  • Chapter VIII Plumstead Episcopi
  • Chapter IX The Conference
  • Chapter X Tribulation
  • Chapter XI Iphigenia
  • Chapter XII Mr Bold's Visit to Plumstead
  • Chapter XIII The Warden's Decision
  • Chapter XIV Mount Olympus
  • Chapter XV Tom Towers, Dr Anticant, and Mr Sentiment
  • Chapter XVI A Long Day in London
  • Chapter XVII Sir Abraham Haphazard
  • Chapter XVIII The Warden Is Very Obstinate
  • Chapter XIX The Warden Resigns
  • Chapter XX Farewell
  • Chapter XXI Conclusion
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