Anthony Trollope 
The Warden 

John Bold, launches a campaign to expose disparities in the operation of Hiram’s Hospital charity. John Bold embarks on this campaign in a spirit of public duty despite his romantic involvement with Eleanor and previously cordial relations with Mr Harding, the meek, elderly warden of Hiram’s Hospital. Bold starts a lawsuit and Mr Harding is advised by the indomitable Dr Grantly, his son-in-law, to stand his ground.