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The book centers on the character of Mr. Harding, a clergyman of great personal integrity, whose charitable income far exceeds the purpose for which it was intended. Young John Bold turns his reforming zeal to exposing what he considers to be an abuse of privilege, despite being in love with Mr. Harding's daughter Eleanor. The novel was highly topical as a case regarding the misapplication of church funds was the scandalous subject of contemporary debate. But Trollope uses this specific case to explore and illuminate the universal complexities of human motivation and social morality. This edition includes an introduction and notes by David Skilton and illustrations by Edward Ardizzone.
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Mr Harding is Warden of Hiram's Hospital and precentor of Barchester Cathedral. His duties include the care of twelve old labouring men and organising music at the Cathedral. He lives with his daughter Eleanor whose young man, an ardent campaigner for good causes, becomes interested in the way the church administers its charitable wealth. To his horror, Mr Harding finds himself in the spotlight with the Jupiter (Times) writing leading article decrying his £800 annual income. This, they reckon, should be more equitably shared with the old men.
The story revolves gently around the Warden's battle with his conscience, his defiance of his strong-willed son-in-law, the Archdeacon, and the love story of his daughter Eleanor and her campaigning suitor, John Bold.
It is a quiet and moving tale which leads happily into the magnificent Barchester Towers, second in the series.
The story revolves gently around the Warden's battle with his conscience, his defiance of his strong-willed son-in-law, the Archdeacon, and the love story of his daughter Eleanor and her campaigning suitor, John Bold.
It is a quiet and moving tale which leads happily into the magnificent Barchester Towers, second in the series.
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I have enjoyed this book even more than the better known 'Barchester Towers and seems still apt today!
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This book was bought for my daughter as part of her coursework. Not the most exciting of things but, Amazon came into its own over the Easter vacation as access to the University library was limited.
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