The Warden

Released: December 16, 1999
Length: 7 hrs 42 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Recorded Books

In this classic novel, Reverend Septimus Harding, the elderly warden of Barchester’s alms-house, faces unexpected challenges after choosing to relinquish his salary, which sparks a series of unforeseen complications. Set in 19th-century Britain, the story offers a detailed and gentle satirical exploration of societal and personal dilemmas in small-town life. As the first of the Barsetshire series, it provides a nuanced portrayal of the period’s social dynamics.

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