The Small House at Allington (Unabridged)

Written by Anthony Trollope

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

In "The Small House at Allington," two sisters, Lily and Bell Dale, navigate the complexities of love and societal expectations in Victorian England. Lily falls passionately for the charming but ambitious Adolphus Crosbie, only to be cruelly abandoned for a wealthier match. Meanwhile, Bell defies her family's wishes and chooses love over social pressure, marrying the kind and devoted Dr. Crofts. Through their contrasting experiences, the novel explores themes of social climbing, heartbreak, and the search for true happiness. It also delves into the lives of other characters in the quaint village of Allington, offering a captivating glimpse into Victorian society and the challenges faced by individuals navigating love, class, and ambition.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Falcon Press
• Release date: Mar 16, 2022
• ISBN: 9798868644023

Anthony Trollope

Anthony Trollope was a Victorian-era English author best known for his satirical novel The Way We Live Now, a criticism of the greed and immorality he witnessed living in London. Trollope was employed as a postal surveyor in Ireland when he began to take up writing as a serious pursuit, publishing four novels on Irish subjects during his years there. In 1851 Trollope was travelling the English countryside for work when was inspired with the plot for The Warden, the first of six novels in what would become his famous The Chronicles of Barsetshire series. Trollope eventually settled in London and over the next thirty years published a prodigious body of work, including Barsetshire novels such as Barchester Towers and Doctor Thorne, as well as numerous other novels and short stories. Trollope died in London 1882 at the age of 67.