{"product_id":"barchester-towers-9791043133756","title":"Barchester Towers","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Anthony Trollope\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Les Prairies Numeriques\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Les Prairies Numeriques\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Ancient, Classical \u0026amp; Medieval\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarchester Towers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarchester Towers\u003c\/strong\u003e, published in \u003cstrong\u003e1857\u003c\/strong\u003e, is the sequel to Trollope's \u003cstrong\u003eThe Warden\u003c\/strong\u003e and continues the story of the clerical doings in the fictional cathedral town of Barchester.As this novel opens, the old Bishop of Barchester lies dying, and there is considerable doubt as to who will replace him. \u003cstrong\u003eThe\u003c\/strong\u003e Bishop's son Dr. \u003cstrong\u003eGrantly\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Archdeacon, has high hopes of succeeding him, but these hopes are dashed and a new Bishop, Dr. \u003cstrong\u003eProudie\u003c\/strong\u003e, is appointed. Along with Dr. \u003cstrong\u003eProudie\u003c\/strong\u003e comes his domineering wife and their ambitious chaplain the Reverend Mr\u003cstrong\u003e. Slope\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003eThe\u003c\/strong\u003e old clerical party headed by Dr. \u003cstrong\u003eGrantly\u003c\/strong\u003e and the new, championed by Mrs. \u003cstrong\u003eProudie\u003c\/strong\u003e and Mr\u003cstrong\u003e. Slope\u003c\/strong\u003e, are soon in contention over Church matters. These two parties represent a then-significant struggle between different evangelical approaches in the Church of England. One local issue in particular is fought over-the appointment of a new Warden for Hiram's Hospital, the focus of the preceding book.Mrs. \u003cstrong\u003eEleanor Bold\u003c\/strong\u003e is the daughter of Mr. \u003cstrong\u003eHarding\u003c\/strong\u003e, the prior Warden. She has recently been widowed. \u003cstrong\u003eThe\u003c\/strong\u003e wealth she inherited from her late husband makes her an attractive match, and her affections are in contention from several prospective suitors, including the oily Mr\u003cstrong\u003e. Slope\u003c\/strong\u003e. All of this lends itself to considerable humor and interest.Though not well received by critics on its initial publication, \u003cstrong\u003eBarchester Towers\u003c\/strong\u003e is now regarded as one of Trollope's most popular novels. Together with \u003cstrong\u003eThe Warden\u003c\/strong\u003e, it was made into a very successful television series by the BBC in \u003cstrong\u003e1982\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Prairies Numeriques","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47776391594135,"sku":"9791043133756","price":3014.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9791043133756.webp?v=1777995971","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/barchester-towers-9791043133756","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}