Marilyn Lightstone Reads Zoomer Podcast Network

This story follows Mary Lennox, a ten-year-old girl living in India with her indifferent parents. Mary's mother, preoccupied with her social life, has no interest in her daughter, leaving Mary in the care of their servants who spoil her. When a cholera epidemic breaks out in the village, Mary alone, is taken away by British soldiers. The newly orphaned Mary's journey towards healing and self-discovery begins as she leaves behind her tragic past.

During her first morning at Misselthwaite Manor, Mistress Mary meets Martha, one of the manor’s many maidservants. Martha tells Mary about a Garden somewhere on the property that has been locked up for 10 years. Mary sets out to discover the rumored garden for herself.

Marilyn Lightstone reads the heartwarming story of young orphan Mary Lennox and celebrates the power of nature, friendship, and the human spirit. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.

A rainstorm confines Mary to the indoors. Determined to make the most of her time despite the rain, Mary embarks on a quest to locate Misselthwaite's library and delve into its numerous shuttered chambers.

Marilyn Lightstone reads the heartwarming story of young orphan Mary Lennox and celebrates the power of nature, friendship, and the human spirit. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.

Mary explores the long-neglected secret garden filled with oversized rose bushes and vines. Overjoyed by her love for the garden, Mary asks Martha for tools to help her in gardening.

Marilyn Lightstone reads the heartwarming story of young orphan Mary Lennox and celebrates the power of nature, friendship, and the human spirit. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.

Dickon and Mary busily set to work restoring the garden. And later back at the Manor, Mary asks Master Craven for assistance.  

Marilyn Lightstone reads the heartwarming story of young orphan Mary Lennox and celebrates the power of nature, friendship, and the human spirit. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.

Join Marilyn Lightstone as she revisits the world of Jane Austen with a reading of the renowned romantic novel, Sense and Sensibility.

Set in Regency Era England, this story follows the life of the Dashwood sisters (Elinor and Marianne) as they are forced to leave their family estate and move to a much more modest home at Barton Cottage, built on the property of a distant relative. Here, they navigate the complex world of love, heartbreak, and social nuances as young women.

Whether you’re a prudent Elinor or a passionate Marianne, everyone can relate to one of the Dashwood sisters in this timeless tale of sisterhood, romance, and societal expectations.

Now, without further adieu, here is Marilyn Lightstone to read us Sense and Sensibility!

Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.