The Prime Minister

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The Prime Minister

by Anthony Trollope

EN·~26 hours·80 chapters

Chapters

80 total
1

VOLUME I - CHAPTER I - Ferdinand Lopez

18:34
2

CHAPTER II - Everett Wharton

19:38
3

CHAPTER III - Mr. Abel Wharton, Q.C.

24:55
4

CHAPTER IV - Mrs. Roby

11:02
5

CHAPTER V - "No One Knows Anything About Him"

14:49
6

CHAPTER VI - An Old Friend Goes to Windsor

20:57
7

CHAPTER VII - Another Old Friend

15:53
8

CHAPTER VIII - The Beginning of a New Career

19:46
9

CHAPTER IX - Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.—No. I

20:49
10

CHAPTER X - Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.—No. II

19:36

Description

Ferdinand López is a man of impeccable manners and sharp intellect, yet his past is a tightly kept secret. Though he moves effortlessly among dukes, ministers, and society’s elite, he never reveals the humble or obscure roots that might explain his rise. The narrative follows his careful navigation of high‑society circles, where reputation hinges on lineage as much as on achievement.

As whispers about his unknown ancestry circulate, López must balance the pressure to belong with the fear of exposure. The story delves into the psychological weight of hidden origins, the performative nature of respectability, and the subtle power games that shape public life. Listeners are drawn into a world where personal history can be both a weapon and a shield, setting the stage for a compelling exploration of identity and ambition.

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Language

en

Duration

~26 hours (1501K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2000-04-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Anthony Trollope

Anthony Trollope

1815–1882

Best known for the beloved Barsetshire and Palliser novels, this Victorian writer combined sharp social observation with a warm, often comic view of everyday life. He was also famously disciplined, producing a remarkable body of work while building a career in the postal service.

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