Doctor Wortle's School

by Anthony Trollope

24 chapters6h 8mEnglish1881

About this book

Anthony Trollope’s fortieth novel, published in 1881, concerns a respectable Christian boys’ school whose proprietor unknowingly hires a woman who apparently has two husbands: a devoted English scholar and an abusive drunkard from the American South. The book interweaves a sensitive and realistic exploration of Dr. Wortle’s moral dilemma with a humorous look at small-town gossip and--of course--a romance involving the doctor’s beautiful young daughter. ( Summary by Angela Rowland )

Chapters (24)

1Dr. Wortle

997

2The New Usher

949

3The Mystery

984

4The Doctor Asks His Questions

916

5"Then We Must Go"

869

6Lord Carstairs

924

7Robert LeFroy

862

8The Story is Told

841

9Mrs. Wortle and Mr. Puddicombe

928

10Mr. Peacock Goes

861

11The Bishop

905

12The Stantiloup Correspondence

1007

13Mr. Puddicombe's Boot

959

14"Everybody's Business"

987

15"Amo' in the Cool of the Evening"

946

16"It is Impossible"

908

17Correspondence With the Palace

833

18The Journey

982

19"Nobody Has Condemned You Here"

953

20Lord Bracy's Letter

904

21At Chicago

871

22The Doctor's Answer

938

23Mr. Peacocke's Return

906

24Mary's Success

858

Doctor Wortle's School

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Chapters (24)

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