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The Small House At Allington
- Narrated by: Timothy West
- Length: 23 hrs and 38 mins
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The spirited Lily Dale, who longs to be loved, is devastated when her fiancé, the self-interested Adolphus Crosbie, jilts her for the aristocratic Lady Alexandrina. Although heartbroken, Lily still loves Crosbie and believes she must remain single despite him being unworthy of her affections. Even when the more deserving John Eame presents himself, she is still unable to see past her feelings for Crosbie.
Meanwhile, Lily's sister Bell is also under pressure to marry for money, not for love. With an array of wonderful subplots, this audiobook is full of subtle humour as well as heartbreak.
The Small House at Allington is the fifth audiobook in the series known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire and as usual, Trollope shows his skill at analysing the thoughts and emotions of his characters, a craft that makes them appear truly life-like. Each character feels human, even Crosbie who also suffers himself for the mistakes he makes. Trollope possesses the ability to take everyday events and turn them into a gripping tale.
The novel was written at the height of Trollope's popularity and contains one of his most admired heroines, Lily Dale. Former British Prime Minister, John Major, declared it his favourite book, propelling it back into the limelight in the 1990s.
Narrator Biography
Timothy West is prolific in film, television, theatre, and audiobooks. He has narrated a number of Anthony Trollope's classic audiobooks, including the six Chronicles of Barsetshire and The Pallisers series. He has also narrated volumes of Simon Schama's A History of Britain and John Mortimer's Rumpole on Trial.
Timothy West's theatrical credits include King Lear, The Vote, Uncle Vanya, A Number, Quarter, and Coriolanus and his films include Ever After, Joan Of Arc, Endgame, Iris, and The Day of the Jackal. On television, Timothy has appeared in Broken Biscuits (BBC), Great Canal Journeys (across 3 Series), and the regular role of Stan Carter on EastEnders (BBC).
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-06-22
Victorian novel has messages for us too.
Incredible that a book written 160 years ago about marriage and relationships can have such resonance today. Timothy West’s reading adds to the colour, wit and irony of Trollope. Misunderstandings and personal misjudgments impact on family and friends. I loved the strong and assertive women willing to own their futures against expectations.
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- Mrs Jennifer A. McKinley
- 23-01-23
Superb narration!
Excellent witty story and so well performed by Timothy West. Thoroughly enjoyed it and will search for more read by him.
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- Sarah Stacey
- 06-07-21
Timothy West is beyond brilliant in the whole series
This is the funniest book of the series so far and West brilliantly brings out all the jokes. I will be very sad , on completing the full set.
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- V. Routh
- 06-04-22
Brilliant narrator
Is anyone as good as Timothy West? The way he conveys the different characters is truly miraculous. All the Trollope novels are very enjoyable because they are read by him.
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- dustygilly
- 01-02-20
If you enjoy Anthony Trollope, you will not be disappointed by this well crafted tale.
Timothy West breathes life into this tale. Trollope closely observes respectable life across the social spheres and decided where happiness is due. I found I had to make myself listen for a while, but then it became a ‘pageturner’ if such a thing is appropriate to an audible book!
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- Joanie
- 02-08-20
stunning
Loved the story and Timothy Spall is a stunning narrator.
I was spellbound from the beginning.
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- Trish A
- 07-12-20
Witty and Engaging
Whilst I love Trollope's writing, his wit and portrayal of social climbing in the mid 1800s, I found the conclusion wanting and found myself irritated by Lily and John. Nonetheless an engaging and entertaining listen.
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- Maddy
- 11-01-15
Brillant
I have come to Trollope late in life (as many people seem to to do) and am now an absolute fan. This may have something to do with Timothy West who is the perfect narrator. Excellent.
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- CuFi19
- 23-12-22
Wonderfully read
Timothy West is spot on for Anthony Trollope's books. His voice and characterisation is perfect for the characters and narrative
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- Alžběta
- 20-06-23
Not one of Trollope's best but still wonderful.
With clarity and razor-sharp humour somehow diminished compared to the other books in the series, "The Small House at Allington" has always been my least favourite instalment of Chronicles of Barsetshire. But despite not being up to Trollope's usual standard, the book is still witty, fun and just a treat to read.
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