A Scandal in Barsetshire
An interactive adventure inspired by Anthony Trollope
Seven chapters · Meaningful choices · Character revelationWho's Who in Barsetshire · Character list (open anytime)
Some of the people whose fortunes, opinions and grievances are about to become your concern.
- Eleanor Bold
- Independent-minded widow and daughter of Mr Harding; devoted to fairness, though not easily persuaded.
- Rev. Septimus Harding
- Gentle former Warden of Hiram’s Hospital, fond of his violoncello and troubled by questions of conscience.
- Rev. Obadiah Slope
- The Bishop’s ambitious chaplain, fluent in piety, persuasion and professional opportunity.
- Mrs Proudie
- The Bishop’s formidable wife; she possesses firm principles and expects other people to share them.
- Bishop Proudie
- A conciliatory churchman who finds it increasingly difficult to exercise his authority unassisted.
- Archdeacon Grantly
- Defender of the established Church, its traditions and, occasionally, his own position.
- Dr Thorne
- A practical physician from Greshamsbury who prefers evidence to elegant speeches.
- Mary Thorne
- Dr Thorne’s perceptive young relative; observant of the absurdities of social rank.
- Thomas Bunce
- Outspoken elderly resident of Hiram’s Hospital, stubbornly interested in whether reforms help the residents.
Characters and setting are adapted imaginatively from Trollope’s Barsetshire novels.