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One of Trollope's best short novels tells of a father's vacillation over his daughter's wish to marry his nephew, who is a scamp and a wastrel. Although a sad tale, it is nonetheless brightened with Trollope's inevitable touches of humor.

Thompson Hall, redolent of plum pudding and mince pie, green of holly, warmed by omnipotent Victorian fireplaces, awaits the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Brown from the south of France. But they may never make it to Thompson Hall. The story opens in Paris at Le Grand Hotel, where Mr. Brown is down with "a throat condition"—he is unable to travel to England. Only Mrs. Brown is quite determined they will go on. So begins a Christmas tale complicated and simple, pathetic and farcical, embarrassing—even risque, though of course it could be read aloud to an assembled Victorian family.

'Relics of General Chassé' is a humorous tale of a corpulent and somewhat dandified clergyman who, while visiting the castle at Antwerp, inadvertently becomes separated from his breeches. What follows shakes him to the core. The breeches fall into the hands of a group of female English tourists who decide to take some sample of the cloth as a souvenir.

Der Hörer wird von Karen Schulz-Vorbachs Stimme zurück in das 19. Jahrhundert versetzt und folgt der Geschichte von Margret Mackenzie. Diese erbt nach dem Tod ihres Vaters und ihrer beiden älteren Brüder ein beachtliches Vermögen. Nachdem sie Jahrzehnte lang von der Welt abgekapselt und unselbständig war, hat sie nun plötzlich eine neu gewonnene Freiheit und Unabhängigkeit. Doch gleichzeitig ist sie auch einsam und weltfremd. Mit beispiellosem Mut schafft es Margret trotz allem in diese turbulente Welt einzutreten, die ihr völlig fremd ist, und sie macht sich auf die Suche nach einem Platz in dem sie leben und vielleicht sogar lieben kann.

Plain Alice suffers in silence while the much sought after Major cavorts with the beautiful Gerorgiana Wanless.

A thoroughly engaging collection of classic short stories from some of the greatest writers who lived.

Everyone thinks Augustus Melmotte, a new arrival in London, is a wealthy financier - until he is caught in a forgery scheme. This is a satirical look at immorality and dishonesty as Trollope saw them in the worlds of business, politics, journalism, literature, and society on his return from the colonies in 1872. Scoundrels, coquettes, swindlers, and intriguers abound in this novel, which is often called his masterpiece.

Da anni, il Natale lo trascorrono in Francia. Ma quest'anno, lei è decisa a far ritorno a Thompson Hall, splendida dimora dei tempi andati, per ricongiungersi al passato. Convinto finalmente il marito, a un passo dalla partenza la coppia incontra per caso in un Hotel di Parigi il futuro cognato di lei. Un incontro davvero strano, che cambia tutto... una splendida, farsesca commedia degli errori.

Clara Amedroz, toujours célibataire à 25 ans, est la seule fille du vieux châtelain de Belton Castle (Somersetshire). Ce dernier a dilapidé sa fortune pour assouvir les extravagances de son fils, qui vient de se suicider, de sorte que le domaine doit revenir à son cousin par alliance Will Belton.

Zu Zeiten seiner Veröffentlichung war der Roman "Auge um Auge" sehr kontrovers. Erzählt wird die Geschichte eines jungen Mannes von Adel, der ein bürgerliches Mädchen verführt. Dabei bleibt es jedoch nicht, denn es dauert nicht lange, da wird das Mädchen schwanger. Sobald der junge Mann jedoch von der Situation erfährt, verlässt er das junge Mädchen, welches nun auf sich selbst gestellt ist. Jedoch birgt die Geschichte einige Überraschungen, denn die Geschichte findet nicht das für die Zeit des 19. Jahrhunderts übliche Ende. Eckart Ischebeck erweckt die Charaktere zum Leben und zieht die Hörer in seinen Bann.

An essential for life. Without it life is impossible. Was it always that way? In this volume of stories, water becomes the landscape and narrative, a character more deadly and perhaps more aware of its power than us mere mortals. We are beguiled by its sight, whether softly breaking waves on a sandy beach or a thunderous storm engulfing the cliff face. But also in other forms; as lakes and lagoons. Water is everywhere, and where there is water is the shadow of menace.

The discovery of an irregularity in the marriage of a newly hired assistant headmaster and matron at Dr. Wortle's school tests the character of all involved and takes this story from the British countryside across the pond to the Wild West. Caution, this story includes some racial epithets that some of today's listeners may find offensive. Also included with this book is Trollope's charming short story, "Malachi's Cove".

Get ready to be transported to the world of Barsetshire, where the rich and powerful rule and the struggles of the working class are often ignored. In Doctor Thorne, Anthony Trollope masterfully explores the complex relationships and social dynamics of 19th-century England. From the intrigue of the aristocracy to the cunning of the nouveau riche, this classic novel will keep you on the edge of your seat. Subscribe now and join us on a journey through the world of Doctor Thorne, a timeless work of literature that offers a glimpse into the past and a reflection on the human condition.https://...

Anthony Trollope was a British writer of the Victorian period. He was very prolific, writing 47 novels, 42 short stories and five travel books. He is primarily known for his “Chronicles of Barsetshire” series of novels, including the books “The Warden” and “Barchester Towers”. It is held that his satiric novel, “The Way We Live Now” is his masterpiece.