036 - Volume II Chapter 18

In her 1815 novel, Jane Austen introduces us to Emma Woodhouse, a heroine whom she famously claimed few would truly love. Yet, through the years, readers have been captivated by Emmas charm, wit, and, yes, her many misadventures. Handsome, clever, and rich, Emma is determined to play matchmaker for her friends, but her frequent misinterpretations of relationships and her own feelings lead to an array of comedic mishaps. Join her as she navigates a colorful cast of characters, including her hypochondriac father, the insufferably proud Mrs. Elton, the enigmatic Jane Fairfax, and the endlessly talkative Miss Bates. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett).