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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.

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.

Elinor finds herself delicately navigating the complexities of her feelings towards Edward while facing external pressures and societal expectations. As she opens up to Marianne about Edward, she is torn between her warm sentiments for him and the uncertainties that linger.

Marilyn Lightstone guides us through the complex world of love, wit and social nuances woven into Jane Austen’s classic romantic novel Sense and Sensibility. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.

Mrs. Jennings takes on the role of matchmaker, envisioning a romantic connection between Colonel Brandon and Marianne. Yet, a clash of perspectives unfolds as Marianne rejects the notion of matrimony based on Colonel's age.

Marilyn Lightstone guides us through the complex world of love, wit and social nuances woven into Jane Austen’s classic romantic novel Sense and Sensibility. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.

The Dashwood sisters find themselves amid a flurry of invitations for private balls at Banton Park. Marianne is captivated by Willoughby, but Elinor senses complexities beneath the surface.

Marilyn Lightstone guides us through the complex world of love, wit and social nuances woven into Jane Austen’s classic romantic novel Sense and Sensibility. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world. 

The sudden departure of Colonel Brandon leaves the party feeling let down. Meanwhile, matters between Marianne and Willoughby quickly accelerate.

Marilyn Lightstone guides us through the complex world of love, wit and social nuances woven into Jane Austen’s classic romantic novel Sense and Sensibility. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.