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The Last Chronicle of Barset
- Narrated by: Timothy West
- Length: 30 hrs and 27 mins
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Summary
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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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- Mrs D
- 05-03-21
Very enjoyable.
I've listened to all 6 books and loved them all. Timothy West narration is wonderful.
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- wisty
- 29-08-19
Timothy West is brilliant
I enjoyed listening to every sentence. This book brings all the previous Chronicles together. Timothy West's characterisation in all the Chronicles is extraordinary, there's no doubt as to each one of the many characters.
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- NutwoodWanderer
- 08-11-21
A wonderful conclusion
This was a perfect final book. It follows the characters from most of the preceding books and takes their stories to conclusion. There is love aplenty, goodbyes, comeuppances, justice and humanity.
Far better than the previous two books, this is probably my favourite.
Timothy West deserves an audiobook Oscar for his wonderful characterisations of the many inhabitants of Barchester. It is hard to believe the same person voiced them all. Bravo!
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- Anonymous User
- 14-11-23
Fabulous characters
Characters you can easily identify with as they’re all slightly flawed but very likeable. Brilliantly voiced
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- VN JOHNSON
- 05-09-20
The Very Best
I made every excuse to get away and listen to the wonderful writings of Trollope who describes the human condition so accurately. Misogyny aside, (it is ‘of its time’ ) I loved it all. Timothy West read it as if he was inhabiting every character -from feeble old men to proud young women and as the last chapter ended I felt bereft.
An utter treat.
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- Colette Clarke
- 23-03-19
Endings
Loved it. Really sad to come to the end! As for Lily Dale, it's difficult to forgive her!
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- WatCol
- 16-04-17
Brilliant Reading
What a great read by Timothy West. He is certainly one of the best male readers of female voices. This is also my favourite of the Barsetshire books.
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- P. J. Ormrod
- 26-08-16
Perfection
Timothy West's reading of Trollope is simply perfect. I have thoroughly enjoyed all the Chronicles of Barsetshire and feel quite bereft that this is the last!
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- W. King
- 17-01-22
Perfection!
I loved this book and Timothy West's narration, with all the voices, was perfection. I will find more by this author on Audible.
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- David Evans
- 19-05-24
Timothy West
Well I’ve listened to all five in the series whilst wandering with my dog. Total bliss. As someone who never read because of my dyslexia, the exquisite mastery of the English language of Trollope coupled with Timothy Wests sublime narration has opened up a whole new world to me.
Now for Dickens……
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