Doctor Thorne

Set in the village of Greshamsbury, the story revolves around the Gresham family, particularly squire John Newbold Gresham and his wife Lady Arabella. Their social status and familial dynamics play a crucial role in the narrative. Although it is part of the Chronicles of Barsetshire series, the familiar characters from Barchester are largely absent. The plot, inspired by Trollope's brother Thomas, explores themes of social class and familial duty against the backdrop of 19th-century England.