The Last Chronicle of Barset

Focusing on the trials of Mr. Crawley, an impoverished curate, this concluding novel of the Chronicles of Barsetshire explores themes of social class and human behavior. The narrative centers on his daughter Grace's aspirations to marry Major Henry Grantly, complicated by Crawley's wrongful accusation of theft. The trial disrupts the Barset parish and strains family ties, revealing Crawley's deep self-doubt and the impact of poverty on personal dignity. Trollope's satirical lens critiques societal materialism while delving into complex character dynamics.