The Anthony Trollope Library

Anthony Trollope

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.

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S13 · E58
October 10 · 11 min
The Eustace Diamonds Chapter LVIII - "The Fiddle with One String"
In which Mr. Gager pursues his inquiry with steadfast determination, navigating the humble environs of a coastal inn to seek out a crucial witness, Patience Crabstick, whose cooperation he secures through patient discourse and careful strategy. The...
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S13 · E60
October 10 · 24 min
The Eustace Diamonds Chapter LX - "Let It Be As Though It Had Never Been"
In which the domestic tranquility of Fawn Court is grievously disturbed by the scandal enveloping Lady Eustace, while the tender hopes of Lucy Morris are painfully overshadowed by doubts and disappointments concerning her engagement to Frank...
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S13 · E59
October 10 · 20 min
The Eustace Diamonds Chapter LIX - Mr - Gowran Up in London
In which the machinations of Mrs. Hittaway bring an unwelcome witness from Scotland to challenge the character and intentions of Lady Eustace, whilst the loyal and hopeful Lucy Morris wrestles quietly with the painful uncertainties of love and trust....
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S13 · E55
October 9 · 11 min
The Eustace Diamonds Chapter LV - Quints or Semitenths
In which Lady Glencora undertakes the delicate task of persuading Lord Fawn to reconsider his stance on a certain lady, whilst a minor but curious dispute over the naming of a new monetary coin preoccupies Mr. Palliser and his political circle. These...
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S13 · E57
October 9 · 26 min
The Eustace Diamonds Chapter LVII - Humpty Dumpty
In which two diligent Scotland Yard detectives, Bunfit and Gager, grapple with the tangled theories surrounding the mysterious robbery of precious diamonds, exchanging their suspicions and insights with a mix of professional frustration and cautious...
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S13 · E56
October 9 · 21 min
The Eustace Diamonds Chapter LVI - Job's Comforters
In which the intricate social entanglements surrounding Lady Eustace and Lord Fawn deepen, as doubts and public opinion shift regarding the ownership of a disputed necklace and the broken engagement. Allies and adversaries alike weigh in, compelling...
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S13 · E54
October 8 · 24 min
The Eustace Diamonds Chapter LIV - "I Suppose I May Say a Word"
In which Lady Glencora Palliser, balancing the duties of political society and family care, takes a keen interest in the curious case of the stolen Eustace diamonds, advocating softly in their owner’s favour amidst a swirl of suspicion and intrigue....
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S13 · E53
October 8 · 28 min
The Eustace Diamonds Chapter LIII - Lizzie's Sick-Room
In which Lady Eustace lies ill in London, burdened by the recent theft of her diamonds and uncertain entanglements with several gentlemen whose intentions and affections confound her; amidst visits from family and acquaintances, reflections on honesty...
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S13 · E52
October 8 · 27 min
The Eustace Diamonds Chapter LII - Mrs - Carbuncle Goes to the Theatre
In which the social diversions of London provide no refuge from the shadows cast by the loss of a precious diamond necklace, and the characters grapple with the mixture of scandal, suspicion, and personal anguish that follows a clever robbery. The...
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S13 · E49
October 7 · 22 min
The Eustace Diamonds Chapter XLIX - Bunfit and Gager
In which the efforts of the police to uncover the fate of the missing diamonds lead to a tense confrontation with Lady Eustace, whose fainting spell and refusal to relinquish her keys deepen suspicions and complicate the investigation. Meanwhile, the...
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S13 · E51
October 7 · 13 min
The Eustace Diamonds Chapter LI - Confidence
In which Lady Lizzie Eustace finds herself cornered by Lord George de Bruce Carruthers, compelled to confess the secret of the missing necklace that has caused such a stir among the authorities and society. The pair navigate a delicate dance of trust...
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S13 · E50
October 7 · 20 min
The Eustace Diamonds Chapter L - In Hertford Street
In which the vexed engagements and uneasy alliances of several acquaintances are laid bare amid whispered suspicions and restless accusations over a most valuable necklace; conversations divert between strained affections and jarring social...
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S13 · E48
October 6 · 13 min
The Eustace Diamonds Chapter XLVIII - Lizzie's Condition
In which the curious circumstance of Lady Eustace’s missing diamonds brings a most unwelcome scrutiny upon both her and Lord George de Bruce Carruthers, as the police, led by the diligent Mr. Bunfit, press for searches and explanations amid a web of...
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S13 · E47
October 6 · 24 min
The Eustace Diamonds Chapter XLVII - Matching Priory
In which the scandal of the Carlisle robbery and the mysterious disappearance of the Eustace diamonds captivates London society, dividing opinion between those who defend Lady Eustace and those who suspect her, whilst the police investigation reveals...
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S13 · E46
October 6 · 23 min
The Eustace Diamonds Chapter XLVI - Lucy Morris in Brook Street
In which the young and gentle Lucy Morris endures a dreary residence under Lady Linlithgow’s austere roof, her heart tethered to the faint and infrequent letters of a distant lover; and the scandalous disappearance of the Eustace diamonds brings a...
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S13 · E44
October 5 · 21 min
The Eustace Diamonds Chapter XLIV - A Midnight Adventure
In which Lady Eustace travels with a parcel of priceless diamonds under the somewhat uneasy guardianship of Lord George, whose indifferent manners and roguish airs both vex and intrigue her during their journey to Carlisle. In the dead of night, a...
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S13 · E43
October 5 · 22 min
The Eustace Diamonds Chapter XLIII - Life at Portray
In which the intricate arrangements for Lucinda’s forthcoming marriage unfold amidst quarrels and reconciliations, while Lizzie and Mrs. Carbuncle navigate the delicate financial and social conveniences of their shared tenancy at Portray Castle....
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S13 · E45
October 5 · 17 min
The Eustace Diamonds Chapter XLV - The Journey to London
In which Lady Eustace, burdened with the secret preservation of her missing diamonds, devises schemes to retain possession whilst evading suspicion and the scrutiny of the law. The narrative follows her careful navigation through social encounters and...
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S13 · E42
October 4 · 13 min
The Eustace Diamonds Chapter XLII - Sunday Morning
In which Lucinda, having accepted the attentions of Sir Griffin, faces the uneasy reality of their engagement with a mixture of resolve and inward agitation, concealing her true feelings beneath a composed exterior. The evening’s encounter reveals the...
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S13 · E41
October 4 · 21 min
The Eustace Diamonds Chapter XLI - "Likewise the Bears in Couples Agree"
In which the sporting camaraderie at Portray proceeds with varied enthusiasm, amid whispered rumours and social observations that reveal the characters’ private trials and affections. Meanwhile, a determined proposal brings to a head the delicate...
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