Doctor Thorne (1/2) 🌟 By Anthony Trollope. FULL Audiobook

Doctor Thorne. By Anthony Trollope FULL Audiobook Doctor Thorne is a novel by Anthony Trollope, first published in 1858. The novel is set in the fictional county of Barsetshire and revolves around the lives of the Gresham family and their doctor, Dr. Thorne. The story begins with the death of the squire of Greshamsbury, leaving his family in financial distress. The squire's son, Frank, is in love with Mary Thorne, the niece of Dr. Thorne, but his mother, Lady Arabella, is against the match because Mary is of unknown parentage and has no money. Lady Arabella wants Frank to marry a wealthy woman, Miss Dunstable, but Frank is determined to marry Mary. Meanwhile, Dr. Thorne is trying to help Sir Roger Scatcherd, a wealthy man who is dying of alcoholism, to make amends with his estranged son, Louis. The novel explores themes of love, class, and money. The novel is divided into three parts. In the first part, we are introduced to the Gresham family and their financial troubles. Frank is in love with Mary, but his mother is against the match. In the second part, we learn more about Mary's background and her relationship with Dr. Thorne. We also see the relationship between Sir Roger and Louis Scatcherd. In the third part, the various plot threads are resolved. The novel is notable for its portrayal of the class system in Victorian England. The Greshams are an aristocratic family who are struggling to maintain their position in society. They are contrasted with the wealthy but vulgar Miss Dunstable, who is courted by several of the characters. The novel also explores the theme of money and its influence on relationships. Lady Arabella is determined that Frank should marry a wealthy woman, while Dr. Thorne is more concerned with Frank's happiness. Overall, Doctor Thorne is a well-written novel that explores themes of love, class, and money. The characters are well-drawn and the plot is engaging. It is a must-read for fans of Victorian literature.. More: Doctor Thorne, Anthony Trollope, Chronicles of Barsetshire Simon Vance, Mary Thorne, Frank Gresham Illegitimate birth, Inheritance, Social class Victorian era, Humor, Pathos Middle-class society, Comedy, English virtues 00:00:00 I: The Greshams of Greshamsbury 00:37:52 II: Long, Long Ago 01:04:27 III: Dr. Thorne 01:38:46 IV: Lessons from Courcy Castle 02:25:05 V: Frank Gresham’s First Speech 02:49:18 VI: Frank Gresham’s Early Loves 03:15:42 VII: The Doctor’s Garden 03:39:23 VIII: Matrimonial Prospects 04:12:15 IX: Sir Roger Scatcherd 04:36:26 X: Sir Roger’s Will 05:01:54 XI: The Doctor Drinks His Tea 05:20:27 XII: When Greek Meets Greek, Then Comes the Tug of War 05:48:41 XIII: The Two Uncles 06:11:51 XIV: Sentence of Exile 06:47:35 XV: Courcy 07:07:12 XVI: Miss Dunstable 07:31:04 XVII: The Election 08:08:03 XVIII: The Rivals 08:42:34 XIX: The Duke of Omnium 09:04:12 XX: The Proposal 09:23:09 XXI: Mr. Moffat Falls Into Trouble 09:55:52 XXII: Sir Roger Is Unseated 10:16:50 XXIII: Retrospective 10:39:11 XXIV: Louis Scatcherd 11:09:43 XXV: Sir Roger Dies