"Barchester Towers" is a novel by Anthony Trollope, published in 1857. It is the second book in the Chronicles of Barsetshire series and explores the lives of the residents in the fictional English cathedral town of Barchester. The story revolves around the power struggles within the church and the local community, particularly focusing on the new bishop and his interactions with various characters. The plot features key figures such as Mr. Slope, an ambitious chaplain, and Mrs. Proudie, the bishop's domineering wife. Their conflicts and alliances highlight themes of ambition, social class, and morality, making the novel a rich commentary on Victorian society.