Status Updates From The Last Chronicle of Barset

I’ve come to love these characters and the village of Barsetshire so dearly—what will I do when this final book comes to a close? 💔

Lady Lufton reminds me of Rachel Lynde—crusty, even abrasive, exterior, but heart of gold full of charity underneath it all!

Chapter 49—completely wrecked me. One of the most beautiful things I’ve ever read, as Rev. Harding reflects on his life in service to God with deep gratitude and contentment. When he opened his cello case to gaze at his “ancient friend,” I burst into tears. And then also when Dean Arabin had to gently and lovingly let him know that maybe it was best that his time serving during the liturgy was at an end...

Chapter 47–my blood is boiling, and despite the pathetic weakness of the bishop, I need Mr Crawley to come back and ANNIHILATE Mrs Proudie once and for all into utter and abject humiliation.

Johnny Eames, you ought to be be heartily ashamed of yourself 😡

Hooray! Miss Dunstable (now Mrs Thorne) is back! She’s a favourite character from the previous novels in the series! So incorrigible!

How on earth does that despicable Crosbie keep landing on his feet?!

I can’t wait to see Crosbie’s demise unfold! It is going to be highly satisfying and enjoyable to behold!

Oh, Grace, my heart breaks for you!

Johnny, Johnny, Johnny… 😔

Yikes…Conway, Clara, and Maria are playing a very dangerous game, in more ways than one!!

Lily Dale, you need a stern talking-to!!