Mrs. Dashwood and her three daughters Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret have been displaced from their home. The Late Mr. Dashwood left his house and legacy to his only son with the agreement that the young Mr. Dashwood would provide an adequate allowance for his female family members. Through the insisting of his wife Fanny, he decides to hold off on giving them any money but merely provides for their daily expenses as long as they reside at the house. After a short time, Mrs. Dashwood receives an invitation to a new residence for her and her daughters. She decides to take the offer since their happiness at Norland is rapidly deteriorating. Overall, the party is happy to settle elsewhere and begin a new chapter in life. What they do not know is that this chapter will bring many new challenges but just as many wonderful outcomes.
I loved reading this book and thoroughly enjoyed the heart-wrenching journey of Elinor and Marianne. A few themes seem similar to Pride and Prejudice: there are many silly girls; social ability does not always reveal character; and those who stand firm to their character will have happy endings. With quality writing and sound plot, this book is a must read.
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