The Warden. (1855) i the first novel in Trollope's six-part Chronicles

The Warden is the first volume in the Chronicles of Barsetshire series, a collection of six novels by Anthony Trollope. This work of fiction centers on Septimus Harding, the gentle warden of Hiram's Hospital and precentor of Barchester Cathedral. Mr. Harding leads a quiet life supported by a medieval charitable bequest, living with his daughter Eleanor while maintaining close ties to the Bishop of Barchester and Archdeacon Grantly.

The plot follows the conflict that arises when John Bold, a determined reformer, challenges the distribution of the charity's funds. Bold argues that the warden receives an unfair share of the income compared to the bedesmen. This legal battle creates tension within the community and complicates the romantic relationship between Bold and Eleanor. The Warden explores themes of tradition and reform within this classic piece of fiction.