The 2nd in Anthony Trollope's Barchester series, this Victorian novel revolves around the plotting and drama that occurs when the Bishop of Barchester dies and a successor must be chosen. Trollope subtly mocks the church system of Victorian England and presents a very readable (or listenable) social commentary of power and money struggles in the Church of England. I listened to the audiobook version narrated by the ever wonderful Simon Vance - fantastic!