Chronicles of Barsetshire Books in Order

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series of six novels by English author Anthony Trollope

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Warden

    The Warden

    1855 · Anthony Trollope

    The Warden is the first book in The Chronicles of Barsetshire by Anthony Trollope. It follows the town of Barchester, where a scandal involving a…

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  2. Cover of Barchester Towers

    Barchester Towers

    1857 · Anthony Trollope

    The Chronicles of Barsetshire, Book 2: Barchester Towers is a 1857 novel by Anthony Trollope. It is the second of six Barsetshire novels and marks…

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  3. Cover of Doctor Thorne

    Doctor Thorne

    1858 · Anthony Trollope

    The third book in The Chronicles of Barsetshire, this 1858 novel by Anthony Trollope follows Mary Thorne, the orphaned and illegitimate niece of Dr.…

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  4. Cover of Framley Parsonage

    Framley Parsonage

    1861 · Anthony Trollope

    Framley Parsonage is Book 4 of Anthony Trollope's The Chronicles of Barsetshire, first published in 1861. When young Mark Robarts was leaving…

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  5. Cover of The Small House at Allington

    The Small House at Allington

    1862 · Anthony Trollope

    The Small House at Allington is a novel by Anthony Trollope that first appeared as a serial in the Cornhill Magazine from July–December 1862,…

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  6. Cover of The Last Chronicle of Barset

    The Last Chronicle of Barset

    1866 · Anthony Trollope

    The Last Chronicle of Barset is a novel by English author Anthony Trollope, published in 1867. It is the sixth and final book in the Chronicles of…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Chronicles of Barsetshire books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Warden”. Start with “The Warden.”

How many books are in the Chronicles of Barsetshire series?

We list 6 books by Anthony Trollope , published between 1855–1866.

Where can I buy the Chronicles of Barsetshire books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.