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He Knew He Was Right is a captivating novel penned by Anthony Trollope in 1869. It delves into the tumultuous breakdown of a marriage, driven by a husbands irrational jealousy and a wifes unyielding will. True to Trollopes style, the narrative is rich with engaging subplots that bring depth to the story. Although Trollope himself deemed this work a failure, considering its protagonist unsympathetic, he found the secondary characters and their arcs to be vibrant and far more intriguing. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Set near Galway, Landleaguers follows the journey of young Florian Jones, who has recently embraced Catholicism only to witness the shocking devastation of his English fathers land at the hands of the Catholic Landleaguers. As the Irish Land War ignites, tensions rise with the boycott of affluent landowners and a harrowing series of revenge killings. This poignant tale delves into the lives of Florian, his father, his two captivating sisters, his older brother Frank, and Franks cherished Rachel, an American singer gracing the London stage alongside her fiery father. It paints a vivid picture ...

Join Phineas Finn, the charismatic hero from an earlier installment, as he makes his triumphant return to London from Scotland, diving back into the tumultuous world of politics. Faced with challenges and obstacles, he manages to reclaim his seat in Parliament and reestablish his place in the social elite. As he navigates a web of intrigue and romance, Phineass journey is filled with excitement and unexpected twists. - Summary by Deon Gines

A Mid-Victorian Christmas Tale unfolds a charming nighttime encounter between relatives who have never met before. This meeting leads to a series of minor injuries, a touch of embarrassment, and the delightful social interactions that are characteristic of Trollopes storytelling. (Summary by Arnold Banner)

Clara Amedroz is a sharp-witted and virtuous heroine navigating the challenging landscape of love and societal expectations in her time. With two eligible suitors at her feet, she chooses the sophisticated and charming Captain Aylmer, only to quickly discover his true nature. As Clara grapples with her initial decision, she begins to recognize the unwavering love of Will Belton, the suitor she turned away. In true Trollope fashion, the story weaves in captivating sub-plots, including Claras bond with the socially ostracized Mr. and Mrs. Askerton, whose unconventional living arrangement ...

Dive into the captivating world of Anthony Trollopes Can You Forgive Her?, the first installment in a remarkable six-novel series that explores the intricacies of 19th Century English politics. Meet Plantagenet and Glencora Palliser as they navigate the challenges of courtship and marriage while Plantagenet embarks on his political career, a theme that resonates throughout the series. This novel also shines a light on the poignant dilemma faced by Alice Vavasor, a young woman torn between two suitors one embodies the ideal qualities yet seeks a quiet life, while the other harbors questionable ...

A reflective, solo podcast blending cultural commentary, mindset reframes, and pop-culture metaphors to explore why modern life feels exhausting — and how alignment beats motivation.

Originally published in 1878, Is He Popenjoy? is a delightful comic novel written late in the career of author Anthony Trollope. The plot revolves around the themes of property and inheritance, as the relatives of the Marquis of Brotherton question the legitimacy of a foreign-born heir to the family estate.

USA Today Bestseller Read by the authors. Learn how to work your way through life’s unexpected challenges with grace and find a deeper faith while on your journey. In this biblical and conversational book by Dr. Tony Evans and his four adult children—Chrystal Evans Hurst, Priscilla Shirer...

Dr Wortle's School introduces the unassuming Mr. Peacocke and his polite, newly-wed bride, as they join the teaching staff of an elite and exclusive Christian boys' school. Dr. Wortle, a devoted English scholar and the headmaster of the seminary academy, welcomes his two new teachers, confident that they will uphold the high standards of education at the school.

Anthony Powell's universally acclaimed epic encompasses a 4 volume panorama of twentieth century London. Hailed by Time as "brilliant literary comedy as well as a brilliant sketch of the times", A Dance to the Music of Time opens just after World War I. Amid the fever of the 1920s and the first chill of the 1930s, Nick Jenkins and his friends confront sex, society, business, and art.

This magnificent novel, sequel to The Warden and second in the Chronicles of Barsetshire, satirizes the struggle for ascendancy among the clergy of a cathedral city. The contest is between the outgoing church authorities led by Archdeacon Grantly and the newcomers led by Mrs. Proudie and her protégé, the ambitious Mr. Obadiah Slope. Each wishes to become the dominant voice in the quiet diocese of Barchester, and they contend for the newly vacant post of warden of Hiram's Hospital.

Anthony Trollope's classic novel centers on Mr. Harding, a clergyman of great personal integrity whose charitable income far exceeds the purpose for which it was intended. On discovering this, young John Bold turns his reforming zeal toward exposing what he regards as an abuse of privilege, despite the fact that he is in love with Mr. Harding's daughter, Eleanor.

In 1985, Anthony Ray Hinton was arrested and charged with two counts of capital murder in Alabama. Stunned, confused, and only 29 years old, Hinton knew that it was a case of mistaken identity and believed that the truth would prove his innocence and ultimately set him free. But with an incompetent defense attorney and a different system of justice for a poor black man in the South, Hinton was sentenced to death by electrocution. He spent his first three years on Death Row at Holman State Prison in despairing silence.

Imagine a world without bees, butterflies, and flowering plants. That was Earth 125 million years ago. Turn back the clock 400 million years, and there were no trees. At 450 million years in the past, even the earliest insects had not yet developed. And looking back 500 million years, the land was devoid of life, which at that time flourished in a profusion of strange forms in the oceans. These and other major turning points are the amazing story of evolution.

Anthony Rapp captures the passion and grit of the theater world as he recounts his life-changing experience in the original cast of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Rent.

Peter Wickham talks about the infamous libertine Giacomo Casanova, and his explosive autobiography, The Story of My Life. Perhaps best known for his serial womanizing, Casanova led an extraordinary life with many wild and incredible adventures, many of which are contained in The Story of My Life. Listen to The Story of My Life, read by Peter Wickham.

Narrated by Rory Kinnear The New York Times bestselling author of the brilliantly inventive The Word Is Murder and The Sentence Is Death returns with his third literary whodunit featuring intrepid detectives Hawthorne and Horowitz. When Ex-Detective Inspector Daniel Hawthorne and his sidekick...

They’re making a major feature film of the first Hawthorne/Horowitz mystery novel. Except—they’re behind schedule, they’ve run out of money and . . . oh! The star has just been murdered. Ex-Detective Inspector Daniel Hawthorne is dead. Or, rather, the actor playing him in the film...

Anthony William, the Medical Medium, has helped millions of people heal from ailments that have been misdiagnosed or ineffectively treated or that doctors can't resolve on their own. Now he returns with an elevated and expanded edition of the book where he first opened the door to healing...