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The Duke's Children
- Narrated by: Timothy West
- Length: 21 hrs and 27 mins
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The Duke's Children is the sixth and final audiobook in the Palliser series.
Plantagenet Palliser, the Duke of Omnium and former Prime Minister of England, is widowed and wracked by grief. Struggling to adapt to life without his beloved Lady Glencora, he works hard to guide and support his three adult children. Palliser soon discovers, however, that his own plans for them are very different from their desires. Sent down from university in disgrace, his two sons quickly begin to run up gambling debts.
His only daughter, meanwhile, longs passionately to marry the poor son of a squire against her father's will. But while the Duke's dearest wishes for the three are thwarted one by one, he ultimately comes to understand that parents can learn from their own children.
A remarkable story of love, loyalty and principles, written by one of the most respected novelists of the Victorian era. With over 40 published novels, Trollope's is regarded as some of the greatest 19th-century fiction.
Narrator BiographyTimothy 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 Palliser series. He has also narrated volumes of Simon Schama's A History of Britain and John Mortimer's Rumpole on Trial.
West's theatre roles 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 held the regular role of Stan Carter on EastEnders (BBC), as well as appearing in Broken Biscuits (BBC), three series of Great Canal Journeys, Last Tango in Halifax; Bleak House, Bedtime and Brass.
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- ross robson
- 11-08-2017
The Duke's Children
Trollope at his best. Although Trollope journeys through class, property and wealth, the characters come to life vividly and endearingly. Throughout the Duke's character and fatherly love shines forth. A wonderful book and beautifully read.
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- Kindle Customer
- 09-04-2022
Shame the series had to end.
Anyone deciding to 'read' Trollope should start elsewhere, not because this does not stand on its own. it does. But if you enjoy it half so well as I have you will want to save this to enjoy in its turn. Start with Can You Forgive Her, if you particularly want the Palliser series. Otherwise, start with The Way We Live Now, which many view as his best standalone work (I want to agree but have not read the other standalone works). That said, the Palliser books do standalone so don't be deterred on that score, you will just miss the occasional in joke.
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- No index!!
- 24-02-2024
Brilliant story told by a brilliant narrator
Timothy West ‘s narration of this wonderful book is the best there is - He captures all the great characters perfectly- both men and women - My favourite audible book ❤️
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