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The Anthony Trollope Library

The Anthony Trollope Library

By: Anthony Trollope
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Welcome, dear listener, to The Anthony Trollope Library. Here you will encounter clergymen of uncertain fortune, politicians of steady ambition, and ladies whose hearts must negotiate with the practical world. These stories do not rush toward sensation, but linger instead upon the small decisions by which lives are truly shaped.

Whether you walk abroad, sit quietly by the fire, or steal an hour from the business of the day, this podcast invites you into the familiar society of Barsetshire and Westminster - a place where wit is gentle, observation keen, and every character is granted the dignity of being understood. Take up your place among us, and let the pages be turned aloud.Public domain
Episodes
  • An Old Man's Love Chapter 10 - John Gordon Again Goes To Croker'S Hall
    Mar 26 2026
    In which a drunken and quarrelsome Sergeant Baggett disturbs the peace at Croker's Hall, much to the vexation of those concerned, whilst John Gordon finds himself compelled to confront Mr Whittlestaff with an earnest and delicate discussion regarding the affections of the young lady Mary Lawrie. The uneasy dialogue between the two gentlemen reveals conflicting intentions and unspoken feelings, casting a subtle light upon matters of the heart and the considerations of future happiness.
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    19 mins
  • An Old Man's Love Chapter 11 - Mrs Baggett Trusts Only In The Funds
    Mar 26 2026
    In which Mr Whittlestaff wrestles with the turbulence of his own heart and the troublesome antics of his housekeeper’s husband, whilst confronting the uncertainties that attend his prospects with Mary Lawrie. With the stern resolve to act without faltering softness, he undertakes a small but symbolic act of authority that prefaces the serious conversations to come.
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    21 mins
  • An Old Man's Love Chapter 12 - Mr Blake'S Good News
    Mar 26 2026
    In which Mr Montagu Blake unexpectedly encounters the troublesome Sergeant Baggett upon visiting Croker’s Hall and shares news that stirs hope and complication regarding John Gordon’s uncertain presence in the neighbourhood. Gordon, invited to Little Alresford Park by the hospitable Mr Hall, finds moments of quiet reflection and gentle welcome amid the picturesque countryside, as the stage is set for forthcoming acquaintances and social interchange.
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    19 mins
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