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This magnificent novel is a satirical comedy about the fight for ascendancy among the clergy in a cathedral city. The formidable Mrs. Proudie, the oily Mr. Slope, and the flamboyant Signora Neroni are among the memorable characters vying to be the dominant voice in the quiet diocese of Barchester.
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"Trollope once said, 'In the writing of Barchester Towers I took great delight.' The listener gathers that, in the reading of it, Simon Vance also takes great delight. Obviously, he relishes impersonating the dramatis personae…he delivers the fustian narrative with particular fluidity, verve, and grace."
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"Delicious…[filled with] memorable and entertaining people whose exploits listeners will follow with glee…Vance is a highly talented reader, as comfortable with the author's more subtle use of sarcasm as with his broad sense of the ridiculous. He gives each character a unique voice and sounds like he's enjoying himself into the bargain. Well done!"
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- SeriesChronicles of Barsetshire #2