
The Small House At Allington
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Narrated by:
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Timothy West
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By:
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Anthony Trollope
About this listen
Exclusively from Audible
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).
Public Domain (P)2014 Audible, Inc.I was spellbound from the beginning.
stunning
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Witty and Engaging
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Brillant
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Wonderfully read
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Not one of Trollope's best but still wonderful.
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Timothy West is beyond brilliant in the whole series
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Brilliant narrator
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Where does The Small House At Allington rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
I really enjoyed listening to this, Timothy West is a great narrator, I got to know the characters and was upset when I reached the end. They were all real, sharing their emotions and thoughts and didn't want to lose them.I listened to it while on the bus going to work as I can't read while travelling - it makes me feel sick. The journey passed all too quickly.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Small House At Allington?
Lily's reaction to the news of Adolphus in London. Most people might think it wasn't proper but I could understand how she felt and why.Great story and characters
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Magnificent Timithy West narration.
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Not my favourite Trollope.
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