Dr. Wortle's SchoolAnthony Trollope
Dr. Wortle's School
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Original author: Anthony Trollope
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"Dr. Wortle's School" by Anthony Trollope is a novel published in 1881. Set in Victorian England, the story centers on a respected Christian academy thrown into scandal when it's discovered that two hired teachers, Mr. and Mrs. Peacocke, are living in an invalid marriage. Her first husband, believed dead, has reappeared alive. Dr. Wortle must defend his decision to support the couple while his school's reputation crumbles and the community condemns their unconventional relationship as sinful.
Dr. Wortle's School, by Anthony Trollope. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #21847.
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24 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter3,156 words
- 2.Chapter II: The New Usher3,076 words
- 3.Chapter III: The Mystery3,173 words
- 4.Chapter IV: The Doctor Asks His Question3,069 words
- 5.Chapter V: "then We Must Go."2,838 words
- 6.Chapter VI: Lord Carstairs3,148 words
- 7.Chapter VII: Robert Lefroy3,014 words
- 8.Chapter VIII: The Story Is Told2,865 words
- 9.Chapter IX: Mrs. Wortle and Mr. Puddicombe3,024 words
- 10.Chapter X: Mr. Peacocke Goes2,995 words
- 11.Chapter XI: The Bishop2,995 words
- 12.Chapter XII: The Stantiloup Correspondence3,428 words
- 13.Chapter I: Mr. Puddicombe's Boot3,387 words
- 14.Chapter II: 'everybody's Business.'3,312 words
- 15.Chapter III: "'amo' in the Cool of the Evening."3,247 words
- 16.Chapter IV: "it Is Impossible."3,182 words
- 17.Chapter V: Correspondence with the Palace2,823 words
- 18.Chapter VI: The Journey3,291 words
- 19.Chapter VII: "nobody Has Condemned You Here."3,318 words
- 20.Chapter VIII: Lord Bracy's Letter3,111 words
- 21.Chapter IX: At Chicago2,993 words
- 22.Chapter X: The Doctor's Answer3,176 words
- 23.Chapter XI: Mr. Peacocke's Return3,227 words
- 24.Chapter XII: Mary's Success3,988 words