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The Small House At Allington

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The Small House At Allington

By: Anthony Trollope
Narrated by: Timothy West
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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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Loved the story and Timothy Spall is a stunning narrator.
I was spellbound from the beginning.

stunning

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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.

Witty and Engaging

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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.

Brillant

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Timothy West is spot on for Anthony Trollope's books. His voice and characterisation is perfect for the characters and narrative

Wonderfully read

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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.

Not one of Trollope's best but still wonderful.

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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.

Timothy West is beyond brilliant in the whole series

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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.

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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Really enjoyable Anthony Trollope novel, brought to life by the magnificent Timothy West narration. All his voices, mannerisms and accents for the characters are brilliant.

Magnificent Timithy West narration.

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I love Trollope. Timothy West is an excellent narrator but this one aggravates me. I have read it and now i have listened for a second time but it doesn’t do it for me. I think it is Lily Dale who is just too much of a Victorian stereotype even though she has a great many fans.

Not my favourite Trollope.

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