The Prime Minister


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(4.6 stars; 68 reviews)

The Prime Minister is the fifth in Trollope's series of six Palliser novels. With Phineas' difficulties resolved, Trollope introduces new characters. A respectable young girl forsakes the man her family had always intended her to marry when she falls in love with a man of foreign extraction and an unknown family. He has a gentleman's education and manners, but his family background and financial means are mysterious. Is he really a gentleman? Meanwhile, Plantagenet Palliser becomes Prime Minister of a shaky coalition government, and Glencora and Madame Goessler are busy with the ensuing social obligations. (Summary by Karen Merline)

The other Palliser can be found at -

1 - Can You Forgive Her?
2 - Phineas Finn, the Irish Member
3 - The Eustace Diamonds
4 - Phineus Redux
5 - The Prime Minister
6 - The Duke’s Children (28 hr 27 min)

Chapters

Ch 01: Ferdinand Lopez 20:44 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 02: Everett Wharton 16:12 Read by Mack
Ch 03: Mr. Abel Wharton, Q.C. 26:39 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 04: Mrs. Roby 12:07 Read by Diana Majlinger
Ch 05: "No One Knows Anything About Him" 15:42 Read by Tina Franklin
Ch 06: An Old Friend Goes to Windsor 22:52 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 07: Another Old Friend 17:39 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 08: The Beginning of a New Career 19:31 Read by Tina Franklin
Ch 09: Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.--No. I 24:22 Read by HurstPP
Ch 10: Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.--No. II 22:06 Read by HurstPP
Ch 11: Carlton Terrace 30:43 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 12: The Gathering of Clouds 16:42 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 13: Mr. Wharton Complains 26:21 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 14: A Lover's Perseverance 19:05 Read by Jacquerie
Ch 15: Arthur Fletcher 23:07 Read by Jacquerie
Ch 16: Never Run Away! 21:43 Read by Jacquerie
Ch 17: Good-Bye 14:10 Read by Jacquerie
Ch 18: The Duke of Omnium Thinks of Himself 27:01 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 19: Vulgarity 21:09 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 20: Sir Orlando's Policy 25:18 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 21: The Duchess's New Swan 13:39 Read by Diana Majlinger
Ch 22: St. James's Park 32:54 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 23: Surrender 21:46 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 24: The Marriage 17:28 Read by Lee Ann Howlett
Ch 25: The Beginning of the Honeymoon 20:18 Read by Lee Ann Howlett
Ch 26: The End of the Honeymoon 17:59 Read by Lee Ann Howlett
Ch 27: The Duke's Misery 32:32 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 28: The Duchess Is Much Troubled 14:16 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 29: The Two Candidates for Silverbridge 20:01 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 30: "Yes;--a Lie!" 20:36 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 31: "Yes;--with a Horsewhip in My Hand" 20:50 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 32: "What Business Is It of Yours?" 21:08 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 33: Showing That a Man Should Not Howl 14:28 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 34: The Silverbridge Election 33:41 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 35: Lopez Back in London 24:58 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 36: The Jolly Blackbird 14:35 Read by Lee Ann Howlett
Ch 37: The Horns 26:30 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 38: Sir Orlando Retires 21:48 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 39: "Get Round Him" 16:10 Read by HurstPP
Ch 40: "Come and Try It! 19:22 Read by HurstPP
Ch 41: The Value of a Thick Skin 13:37 Read by Lee Ann Howlett
Ch 42: Retribution 35:39 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 43: Kauri Gum 18:20 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 44: Mr. Wharton Intends to Make a New Will 18:07 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 45: Mrs. Sexty Parker 17:09 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 46: "He Wants to Get Rich Too Quick" 20:12 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 47: As for Love! 26:47 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 48: "Has He Ill-treated You?" 17:26 Read by Lee Ann Howlett
Ch 49: "Where Is Guatemala?" 18:03 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 50: Mr. Slide's Revenge 23:16 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 51: Coddling the Prime Minister 24:29 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 52: "I Can Sleep Here To-night, I Suppose?" 21:30 Read by HurstPP
Ch 53: Mr. Hartletop 19:25 Read by HurstPP
Ch 54: Lizzie 27:17 Read by HurstPP
Ch 55: Mrs. Parker's Sorrows 21:26 Read by Frank Adams
Ch 56: What the Duchess Thought of Her Husband 23:03 Read by HurstPP
Ch 57: The Explanation 23:10 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 58: "Quite Settled" 21:54 Read by HurstPP
Ch 59: "The First and the Last" 15:00 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 60: The Tenway Junction (3956 words) 25:21 Read by Jacquerie
Ch 61: The Widow and Her Friends 23:37 Read by Jacquerie
Ch 62: Phineas Finn Has a Book to Read 20:46 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 63: The Duchess and Her Friend 19:22 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 64: The New K.G. 22:05 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 65: "There Must Be Time" 14:11 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 66: The End of the Session 21:44 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 67: Mrs. Lopez Prepares to Move 19:11 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 68: The Prime Minister's Political Creed 24:46 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 69: Mrs. Parker's Fate (2405 words) 12:56 Read by Jersey City Frankie
Ch 70: At Wharton (4618 words) 26:58 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 71: The Ladies at Longbarns Doubt 15:52 Read by Lee Ann Howlett
Ch 72: "He Thinks That Our Days Are Numbered" 33:44 Read by Philippa
Ch 73: Only the Duke of Omnium 23:57 Read by Philippa
Ch 74: "I Am Disgraced and Shamed" 27:17 Read by Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
Ch 75: The Great Wharton Alliance 23:24 Read by Jacquerie
Ch 76: Who Will It Be? 17:28 Read by Jacquerie
Ch 77: The Duchess in Manchester Square 16:45 Read by Jacquerie
Ch 78: The New Ministry 21:34 Read by Jacquerie
Ch 79: The Wharton Wedding 28:30 Read by Jacquerie
Ch 80: The Last Meeting at Matching 14:38 Read by Jacquerie

Reviews

PROBLEMS OF THE UPPER CLASS


(5 stars)

Not the strongest of the series, but still very good. Two suggestions to improve the book. First, since Emily was obviously dropped on her head at birth, have some circumstance drop her on it again and reverse the damage. Second, have Mr Sly walk arm in arm with Mr Lopez to the train depot.

The Duke finally learns...


(5 stars)

The Duke is too noble and upright and as a result is not as good as he could or should be. It is a great story with great characters.

Love this Series- Amazing Author and great Readers - Thank You


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(4 stars)

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