Warden

The Warden, published in 1855, is the first novel in Anthony Trollope's Barsetshire series. Set in the cathedral town of Barchester, the story revolves around Septimus Harding, the mild-mannered warden of Hiram's Hospital, an almshouse for elderly men. Harding's comfortable life is disrupted when a zealous young reformer, John Bold, challenges the legality and fairness of the warden's appointment and income.

Caught between his conscience, his affection for the hospital's residents, and the disapproval of his daughter Eleanor and future son-in-law Archdeacon Grantley, Harding must make a difficult decision that will affect not only his own future but also the lives of those around him. Trollope's keen observation of social dynamics, moral dilemmas, and the intricacies of ecclesiastical life makes "The Warden" a compelling and enduring read.

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