The Last Chronicle of Barset

“I don’t see any reason why it should ever come to an end, and everyone I know is always dreading the last number.” —Elizabeth Gaskell, English novelist, in 1860, praise for the series

“As if some giant had hewn a great lump out of the earth and put it under a glass case, with all its inhabitants going about their daily business.” —Nathaniel Hawthorne, American novelist, praise for the series

“Narrator David Shaw–Parker uses his rich, resonant voice to establish and differentiate the characters through tone and accent, giving the impression of a full-cast performance. He excels naturally at male voices…[and] effectively establishes a personality for the story’s narrator—ingratiating, tolerant, amused—who is also a character. Occasional slowness and repetition in the text are offset by Shaw–Parker’s acting ability, his expression of sense and feeling, and his ability to imbue his reading with emotional warmth. The story, and Shaw–Parker’s performance, are deeply involving. Most listeners will find themselves caught up and entertained throughout this long audiobook.” —AudioFile