The Small House at Allington (1864) by Anthony Trollope is one of the charming series of loosely connected novels set in Barsetshire. This is the fifth book to appear in the series, but may be read as a standalone work, and enjoyed on its own merits. Residents of the "small" Dower house at Allington, the two Dale sisters Lily and Bell face complicated romantic entanglements, including heartbreak, faithful friendship, and love.