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The Duke's Children

By: Anthony Trollope
Narrated by: Timothy West
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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 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 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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"...his writing feels like life, it's hard to say just how he works his magic...." (Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker)
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As with the other Palliser novels, this one is beautifully read by Timothy West. His voice brings out the splendid language and suits the expression of the nineteenth century aristocratic sentiments which are so fastidious and exacting and so very different from today's social mores. It is a fascinating view into this past.

A pleasure to hear

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Would you listen to The Duke's Children again? Why?

yes, this is already my second or third time, I love it.

What other book might you compare The Duke's Children to, and why?

Any other of Trollope's novels, read by Timothy West. Pure escapism

What does Timothy West bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

His lovely voice, inflection and pronouncement is perfect. He doesn't give female characters silly voices. He is perfect and brings the characters to life wonderfully. Listening to audiobooks continuously as I do, I can only recommend it to everyone.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

laugh constantly, Trollope was such a clever and witty writer. This novel did not have any real sad bits.

Any additional comments?

Find more of Trollope's novels that have not yet been recorded. But it has to be Timothy West as narrator.

Trollope and West - the perfect match

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like this a lot. it's really very good reading.thank you for these great classic reads

really good

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The integrity and morals are more relevant today than ever.. Timothy West narration is brillisnt. I have listened to quite a few of Anthony Trollope books about parliament and ambition. I love the names of the characters as they seem to fit the description of them. Great books. Perhaps the should be put on a compulsory reading list for all politicians in this country.

Great book

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I’ve enjoyed all the Palliser novels, beautifully read by Timothy West. Good Yarns about the aristocracy and although fantastical, gives a good insight into some of the habits and customs of those times about 150 years ago. So many things have changed since then but the language and thoughts of the characters show how little the innermost understanding of people in general have changed. Thoroughly enjoyable.

Last in Palliser series

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