1st book of the Chronicles of Barsetshire series
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In a cathedral town in England, a minor cleric becomes involved in a dispute about the wardenship of a hospital for superannuated wool-carders, and suffers pangs of conscience.
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The Warden is concerned with the unassuming Rev. Septimus Harding, who has for many years been the Warden of Hiram's Hospital in the fictional town of Barchester. This "hospital" is what we would today probably call an aged-care or retirement home. It was established under the provisions of a will to look after the needs of old men too feeble to work any longer and unable to support themselves. Mr. Harding benefits financially from his position, though the duties are very slight.
I: Hiram's Hospital
II: The Barchester Reformer
III: The Bishop of Barchester
IV: Hiram's Bedesmen
V: Dr. Grantly Visits the Hospital
VI: The Warden's Tea Party
VII: The Jupiter
VIII: Plumstead Episcopi
IX: The Conference
X: Tribulation
XI: Iphigenia
XII: Mr. Bold's Visit to Plumstead
XIII: The Warden's Decision
XIV: Mount Olympus
XV: Tom Towers, Dr. Anticant, and Mr. Sentiment
XVI: A Long Day in London
XVII: Sir Abraham Haphazard
XVIII: The Warden Is Very Obstinate
XIX: The Warden Resigns
XX: Farewell
XXI: Conclusion