Love is in the air when five sisters discover that a wealthy and eligible bachelor is suddenly within reach. But it is his friend, the haughty Mr. Darcy, who becomes smitten. Unfortunately for him, the object of his affection is not so easily swayed. One of the most popular characters in English literature, Elizabeth Bennet is intelligent, witty, well-spoken and ahead of her time. If the terrible rumors about Mr. Darcy are true, he doesn't stand a chance. Yet not all gossip is to be believ...

Left impoverished upon the death of her aunt, Emma Watson has no option but to be reunited with her estranged father and siblings. Initially delighted with her new life—including the fashionable society balls to which she now has access—Emma soon realizes that her family harbors many ill feelings, not least those springing from the sisters' hopes—and disappointments—in snaring a husband. So when the eligible and suitably rich Tom Musgrove begins to transfer his affections from her sister M...

The culmination of Jane Austen's genius, a sparkling comedy of love and marriage Beautiful, clever, rich and single Emma Woodhouse is perfectly content with her life and sees no need for either love or marriage. Nothing, however, delights her more than interfering in the romantic lives of others. But when she ignores the warnings of her good friend Mr. Knightley and attempts to arrange a suitable match for her protegee Harriet Smith, her carefully laid plans soon unravel and have consequen...

Twenty-seven-year old Anne Elliot is Austen's most adult heroine. Eight years before the story proper begins, she is happily betrothed to a naval officer, Frederick Wentworth, but she precipitously breaks off the engagement when persuaded by her friend Lady Russell that such a match is unworthy. The breakup produces in Anne a deep and long-lasting regret. When later Wentworth returns from sea a rich and successful captain, he finds Anne's family on the brink of financial ruin and his own s...

Jane Austen's first novel—published posthumously in 1818—tells the story of Catherine Morland and her dangerously sweet nature, innocence, and sometime self-delusion. Though Austen's fallible heroine is repeatedly drawn into scrapes while vacationing at Bath and during her subsequent visit to Northanger Abbey, Catherine eventually triumphs, blossoming into a discerning woman who learns truths about love, life, and the heady power of literature. The satirical novel pokes fun at the gothic n...

Here you will find the complete novels of the Brontë Sisters: Charlotte Brontë - Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë Track 1 - The Professor, by Charlotte Brontë Track 44 - Shirley, by Charlotte Brontë Track 70 - Villette, by Charlotte Brontë Track 110 Emily Brontë - Wuthering Heights, by Emily Brontë track 154 Anne Brontë - Agnes Grey, by Anne Brontë track 189 - The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, by Anne Brontë track 215

Within the insular world of the English countryside, among struggling clerical families, husband-hunting mothers and daughters, country fools and snobs, Jane Austen found the raw material she needed to write brilliant novels widely admired for their satiric wit, subtlety and perfection of style. Sense and Sensibility is one of the best of these. It is the story of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, who represent sense and sensibility, respectively. When both appear to be deserted b...

Included - Lady Susan Track 1 - Sense and Sensibility Track 43 - Pride and Prejudice Track 93 - Mansfield Park Track 154 - Emma Track 202 - Persuasion Track 257 - Northanger Abbey Track 280 - The Watson Track 324

Adopted into the household of her uncle, Sir Thomas Bertram, Fanny Price grows up a meek outsider among her cousins in the unaccustomed elegance of Mansfield Park. Soon after Sir Thomas absents himself on estate business in Antigua (the family's investment in slavery and sugar is considered in the Introduction in a new, post-colonial light), Mary Crawford and her brother Henry arrive at Mansfield, bringing with them London glamour, and the seductive taste for flirtation and theatre that pr...

Beautiful, flirtatious, and recently widowed, Lady Susan Vernon seeks an advantageous second marriage for herself, while attempting to push her daughter into a dismal match. A magnificently crafted novel of Regency manners and mores that will delight Austen enthusiasts with its wit and elegant expression.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is a bold and groundbreaking novel that challenges the social norms of its time. The story centers on Helen Graham, a mysterious woman who arrives at a secluded estate with her young son, determined to live independently. As her past is revealed, listeners discover a powerful story about a troubled marriage, alcoholism, and a woman's fight for freedom and dignity. Considered one of the first feminist novels, this work offers a compelling critique of gender roles...

Set against the backdrop of industrial unrest in early 19th-century England, Shirley combines social commentary with romance and rich character development. The novel follows Caroline Helstone, a gentle and introspective young woman, and Shirley Keeldar, a bold and independent heiress. As political tensions rise among workers and mill owners, the lives of these women intertwine with themes of love, class conflict, and societal change. With its vivid depiction of historical events and stron...