The Last Chronicle of Barset

De: Anthony Trollope

Narrado por: Timothy West

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In the last and most complex of the Barsetshire audiobooks, many of Trollope's best-loved characters appear, but the mood of the recording is darker and more uneasy than in earlier volumes.

At the heart of the audiobook is the penniless Reverend Josiah Crawley, first encountered in Framley Parsonage, who in the opening of the story is accused of theft, creating a public scandal that threatens to tear the community apart. As well as this central mystery we find Johnny Eames attempting to woo Lily Dale and the now grown-up Major Henry Grantly falling in love with Reverend Crawley's daughter, Grace, against the wishes of his father, the Archdeacon. The Bishop Proudie and his formidable wife also receive their most dramatic portrayal with Mrs. Proudie finally meeting her match.

This final volume manages to resolve many threads started in the first volume and is a fitting conclusion to the series.

The Last Chronicle of Barset is considered by many, including Trollope himself, to be his best work. A prolific and respected novelist of the 19th-century he created 47 novels and many short stories that have continued to be popular and well-loved.

Narrator Biography

Timothy West is prolific in film, television, theatre, and audiobooks. He has narrated a number of Anthony Trollope's classic audiobooks, including the six Chronicles of Barsetshire and the Palliser series. He has also narrated volumes of Simon Schama's A History of Britain and John Mortimer's Rumpole on Trial.

West's theatre roles include King Lear, The Vote, Uncle Vanya, A Number, Quarter, and Coriolanus and his films include Ever After, Joan Of Arc, Endgame, Iris and The Day of the Jackal. On television, Timothy has held the regular role of Stan Carter on EastEnders (BBC), as well as appearing in Broken Biscuits (BBC), three series of Great Canal Journeys, Last Tango in Halifax; Bleak House, Bedtime and Brass.

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Timothy West at his best

The only thing better than a Barchester novel is one read on Audible by Timothy West. What a delight!

Good (with some frustrating characters)

I love Trollope, & I would listen to Timothy West read almost anything. A couple of the characters in this book sort of irritate me, & the book is mighty long. Now that it’s over, though, I’m going to miss Barsetshire.

Performance is top-notch

This is an excellent series of the 19th century Novel was full of interesting plot and history

Farewell, Barset

I studied the first two novels of Barset with great joy. Over the years read one or two more, but oh, how I wish I had been able to listen to Timothy West’s superb narration for the entire series. Before I picked up a continuation of the novels, I sampled multiple narrators on Audible. Hands down Mr. West was the best. His pacing is perfect and he is a genius at creating the characters with differing voices. Is it any wonder this fine actor brings Trollope to life so brilliantly? I can’t wait to listen to additional Trollope narrated by Timothy West!

Falls short of its predecessors

New characters in London appear, and the story from the fifth book drags on interminably to a disappointing denouement. The new characters are a mixed blessing, one we esteem and a number with whom we do not much care to be acquainted. The book is perhaps too long by half, but it must nevertheless be read by those who find themselves washed up on its shores.

Simply Marvelous

Anthony Trollope’s last book of the Chronicles of Barsetshire is a fitting and wonderful sixth book of this series. The Lives of country clergy we have met in the previous five and other associated persons come together. The authors humor and eye to the vagaries of Victorian society create a delightful journey. Tim West is superb again as narrator.

I enjoyed every minute

I have recently been listening to many books by Trollope. This was the best! The narrator has been superb throughout, but this story was the most interesting of all I've heard. It was a treat to visit all my old friends and tie up any loose ends. Now I want to go back to the beginning of the series and start again, bringing my husband along with me this time.

Great Book

This book ties all the loose ends of the series together. The performance is masterly and the story delightful. Trollope evokes a setting that becomes tangible to the reader and the characters are ones for which one feels deeply. I was sad to say good-bye to this wonderful series.

Best narrator

Timothy West is the best narrator I've heard and brings a story to life in a very skillful way. Sad that I've finished the chronicles.

Timothy West is the BEST!

There is no better narrator for Anthony Trollope's books than Timothy West! 5 stars! !