The Warden
About this book
*The Chronicles of Barsetshire*, Book 1: *The Warden* The tranquil atmosphere of the cathedral town of Barchester is shattered when a scandal breaks concerning the financial affairs of a Church-run almshouse for elderly men. In the ensuing furore, Septimus Harding, the almshouse's well-meaning warden, finds himself pitted against his daughter's suitor Dr John Bold, a zealous local reformer. Matters are not improved when Harding's abrasive son-in law, Archdeacon Grantly, leaps into the fray to defend him against a campaign Bold begins in the national press. An affectionate and wittily satirical view of the workings of the Church of England, The Warden, the first of the Barchester Chronicles, is also a subtle exploration of the rights and wrongs of moral crusades and, in its account of Harding's intensely felt personal drama, a moving depiction of the private impact of public affairs.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 108 readers · 250 pages · ≈ 4 h 38 m · Demanding
What order should I read the Chronicles of Barsetshire series?
Read The Warden first, then follow the publication order above — Barchester Towers, then Doctor Thorne, then Framley Parsonage, then The small house at Allington, then The Last Chronicle of Barset, then Doctor Thorne.
How long does it take to read The Warden?
About ≈ 4 h 38 m — 250 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Warden?
250 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Warden?
It sits on the Fiction shelves.
Has The Warden been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Warden.
Is The Warden in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Warden?
The main characters include Clergy.
Where does The Warden take place?
It is set in Barsetshire (England : Imaginary place), Barchester (England : Imaginary place), England.
Who wrote The Warden?
Anthony Trollope (1815–1882).
Where can I read The Warden online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library
Chronicles of Barsetshire — reading order
- → The Warden (1809) you are here
- 1 Barchester Towers (1815)
- 2 Doctor Thorne (1858)
- 3 Framley Parsonage (1861)
- 4 The small house at Allington (1864)
- 5 The Last Chronicle of Barset (1867)
- 6 Doctor Thorne (1902)