The Last Chronicle of Barset

«The Last Chronicle of Barset» occupies a special place in the series «The Chronicles of Barsetshire», as the author himself considered this novel his best work. It lies in the subtle intertwining of everyday stories and a tense detective plot.
The novel reveals the conflict of an entire society: the accusation of a poor priest for stealing a check for twenty pounds splits the Barsetshire community into two camps. Some firmly believe in his innocence, while others demand the hero's removal from the parish even before the trial — and this moral dilemma keeps the tension until the end. At the same time, the personal drama of the loving couple proves to be no less important: their fate directly depends on the jury's decision, and in this — lies the special emotional power of the book.
The novel is published with a complete set of classic illustrations by George Housman Thomas — these illustrations accompanied the first publication of «The Last Chronicle of Barset» in the supplement to Cornhill Magazine.
The combination of Trollope's polished style, detective intrigue, and the historical value of the design makes the novel a remarkable phenomenon that prompts deep reflection.