Barchester Towers Chapter 11 - Mrs. Proudie's Reception--Concluded

In which the bishop of Barchester is introduced to the rather unconventional Signora Neroni and her lively brother, leading to a series of social entanglements and mishaps at a crowded reception, not least the unfortunate fate of Mrs. Proudie’s lace train. This gathering reveals fractious undercurrents among clergy and guests alike, as well as the subtle battles for influence and favour within the diocese’s ecclesiastical society.