From 21st September to 19th October 2026 join Trollope enthusiasts from across the world every second Monday to discuss The Kellys and The O’Kellys as we read it together on Zoom.

Set in Ireland during the time of the Famine, this novel mixes romantic plotlines with a sharp look at legal and social systems. The honourable Martin Kelly and his cousin Lord Ballindine must navigate love, inheritance, and the manipulations of the ambitious attorney Mr Daly.

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You only need to register once, you can then attend any of the 2026 BIG READ Zoom meetings without needing to register again. You can cancel your registration at any time.

21 Sept – The Kellys and The O’Kellys, Chapters 1 – 12
5 Oct – The Kellys and The O’Kellys, Chapters 13 – 24
19 Oct – The Kellys and The O’Kellys, Chapters 25 – 36
2 November – Ralph The Heir, Chapters 1 – 14
16 November – Ralph The Heir, Chapters 15 – 29
30 November – Ralph The Heir, Chapters 30 – 44
14 December – Ralph The Heir, Chapters 45 – 58
28 December – Christmas Day at Kirkby Cottage

Click here to register to attend The Kellys and The O’Kellys BIG READ Zoom meetings

We will send you an email with instructions on how to join and the password. Using Zoom is easy, just click on the link in the email and follow the instructions. Please note that you will not be able to join the meeting until 8.00pm (UK time) on the day.

Resources

• Plot summary and character listing for The Kellys and The O’Kellys
• Download The Kellys and The O’Kellys free of charge from Project Gutenberg
• Explore our Reading Guide for The Kellys and The O’Kellys