Trollope, Anthony

French swindler and scoundrel Augustus Melmotte arrives in London determined to secure a marriage for his daughter that will raise their station in society, and settles on Felix, the adored son of Lady Carbury, who is induced to propose for the sake of securing a fortune.

A ninteenth-century novel which tells the humorous story of embittered old bachelor Squire Dale and his impoverished nieces who live in the cathedral town of Barchester.

Mr. Harding, a clergyman of great personal integrity, becomes the target of young zealous reformer, John Bold, who accuses Harding of misusing church funds.

French swindler and scoundrel Augustus Melmotte arrives in London determined to secure a marriage for his daughter that will raise their station in society, and settles on Felix, the adored son of Lady Carbury, who is induced to propose for the sake of securing a fortune.