I am delighted that so many people have voted Barchester Towers as their favourite Anthony Trollope novel. It is the most wonderfully funny and satisfying read. Its cast of characters include some of the most memorable in all his books and they experience the full range of human emotions from grief to jealousy, to anger and love. They offer so much for everyone to discuss in the online book club meetings that the Trollope Society will run.

Susan Hampshire CBE