27-The Vicar's Progress

The Vicar of Wrexhill

by Frances Milton TROLLOPE (1779 - 1863)

A villainous vicar insinuates himself into the life of a wealthy but foolish widow, ruining the fortunes and happiness of her three children, until they begin to fight back. Published in 1837 by the mother of the better-known Anthony Trollope, this highly readable romance portrays the evangelical movement of the Anglican church in a shocking light that may remind readers of some of the religious abuses of the present day. (Summary by Angela Rowland)

Listen next episodes of The Vicar of Wrexhill:
28-Mrs. Simpson's Charitable Visit , 29-The Entry , 30-Walk to Oakley , 31-Mr. and Mrs. Cartwright's Letter , 32-The Widow Simpson's Disappointment , 33-Charles's Interview with His Stepfather , 34-The Vicar's Prosperity , 35-The Vicar at Home , 36-A Second Visit to the Lime Tree , 37-The Will , 38-The Letter-Bag , 39-The Will Executed , 40-The Serious Fancy Fair , 41-The "Elopement" , 42-Mr. Corbold's Adventures , 43-A Change Comes O'er the Spirit of Her Dream , 44-In Which Sundry Visits Are Made , 45-Mrs. Cartwright's Last Will and Testament