Chronicles of Barsetshire

In Barchester a scandal breaks concerning the financial affairs of a Church-run almshouse. The well-meaning warden, Septimus Harding, finds himself pitted against Dr John Bold, a zealous reformer, and his daughter's suitor. An affectionate and witty view of the workings of the Church of England.  Book 1 of series.

When evangelical Dr Proudie is appointed Bishop of Barchester a struggle develops for control of the diocese. Mrs Proudie's overbearing behaviour makes matters worse.  Book 2 of series.

Doctor Thorne adopts his niece Mary, keeping secret her illegitimate birth as he introduces her to the best local social circles. She meets and falls in love with Frank Gresham - heir to a vastly mortgaged estate and looking for a wealthy wife. He is unaware that Mary is to inherit a large legacy that will make her acceptable to the middle-class society to which he belongs.  Book 3 of series.

The ambitious young clergyman in the small country parish of Framley foolishly guarantees a loan for the local MP, a notorious debtor.  Book 4 of series.

Lily Dale lives with her sister and mother in a small house in Allington. Lily is engaged to Adolphus Crosbie, a self-seeking social climber who abandons Lily to marry Lady Alexandrina de Courcy. After this Lily devotes herself to her mother.  Book 5 of series.

The story of the courtship between the daughter of the Rev. Crawley and the son of the wealthy Archdeacon Grantly.  Book 6 of series.