The Last Chronicle of Barset

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Set in Barsetshire, the narrative revolves around Reverend Josiah Crawley and the turmoil caused by the loss of a cheque, impacting his relationships with friends and foes. The novel features familiar characters from the previous installments, focusing on the cathedral's personnel. Trollope's portrayal of the Crawleys is inspired by his own parents, and he regarded this work as his finest, despite differing opinions from later critics. The novel was published in 1867 and is the concluding entry in the Chronicles of Barsetshire series.