Barchester Towers: In a cathedral community of Barchestera 'church war' develops as the Grantlys clash with the Proudies and Mr. Slope pays court to the widowed Eleanor Bold. Miss Mackenzie: A middle-aged spinster is left a modest fortune, and has to choose between three very different suitors. Cousin Henry: The wealthy Squire of Llanfeare bequeaths his estate to either his nephew or his niece, but only the discovery of his will can decide the matter.