The Last Chronicle of Barset is a beautifully written novel that delves into the lives of the inhabitants of Barsetshire, a fictional English county. The story is engaging and filled with complex characters that come to life on the pages. Trollope's writing is rich and full of intricate details, capturing the essence of Victorian England.

The plot follows the lives of the residents of Barsetshire as they navigate through love, loss, gossip, and societal expectations. The relationships between the characters are intricately woven, creating a web of drama and intrigue that keeps the reader captivated until the very end.

Trollope's portrayal of the social norms and class structure of the time is both insightful and thought-provoking. His writing style is elegant and flows effortlessly, making it easy to become immersed in the world he has created.

Overall, The Last Chronicle of Barset is a compelling and engaging read that will appeal to fans of classic literature. Trollope's masterful storytelling and vivid characters make this novel a standout in the genre.

Book Description:
reader Nicholas Clifford calls this Trollope's best novel in his introduction to the collaborative version of this fine novel - and he is right! A wonderful study of its central character, the proud, irascible, tormented, poverty-stricken clergyman, Josiah Crawley, who pays a heavy price for his human failings when he is brought to trial for the alleged theft of a cheque for twenty pounds. The trial is the source of much grief for his long-suffering family, not least his wife Mary and daughter Grace , whilst the Reverend Crawley reminds us more and more of a mad King Lear on the heath.