The Last Chronicle of Barset Chapter LXVII - In Memoriam

In which the bishop confronts the profound and complex emotions wrought by the sudden death of his formidable wife, reflecting on their troubled past and newfound freedom with a mixture of sorrow and relief. The news spreads through Barchester, eliciting a variety of responses that reveal the intricate web of relationships and sentiments surrounding the late Mrs Proudie, while the bishop determines how to face his altered solitude.