In the fourth of the 'Palliser' stories, Trollope follows Phineas Finn's return to the dangerous world of Westminster politics.
When his political rival is murdered, Phineas is thrown under suspicion and eventually finds himself standing trial at the Old Bailey. The situation is complicated by the presence of two women in his life: his old flame Lady Laura, whose estranged husband is determined to destroy Phineas's reputation, and the wealthy and enigmatic widow, Madame Max.
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"Excellent"
I can only echo the previous reviewer : the combination of Anthony Trollope as writer and Timothy West as reader is, as always, superb. And in addition, this is Trollope at his best, with memorable characters and an exciting plot. Please, please, can we also have The Prime Minister and The Duke's Children? I'd love to complete the Palliser set.
"First Rate"
Like those other Palliser novels read by Timothy West, this is first rate. When, oh when shall we get the last two, 'The Prime minister' and 'The Duke's Children'? Please, Audible...
"superb"
I've listened to it right through, twice- with about 18 months in between the two, but I was still surprised how gripping it was on the second outing.
As always, beautifully read.
But spot the mistake! at the meeting of the hunt on Copperstream Common (or wherever it is) a character is said to be talking to Lady Chiltern when she is actually talking to Lord Chiltern. Trollope's mistake or Timothy West's?