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EPISODE · Jan 25, 2026 · 15 MIN

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen chapter 32 | Audiobook

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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen chapter 32, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join⁠Summary:Marianne is told Colonel Brandon’s story by her sister, and while she seems to accept what has been said, her mind is not eased. She feels sorry for the girl, and can only think about what might have happened to her. Mrs. Dashwoods writes more and says that she thinks it is a better idea for the girls to stay in the city, as their Barton cottage would be full of memories of Willoughby, and the city would be full of distractions for the girls. She is also hopeful that if the girls stay in London that they will see their brother. Elanor accepts that she will have to see Edward again, though is not looking forward to it after learning about his engagement with Lucy Steele. Every one of their friends are appalled buy Willoughby’s behaviour, and vow to never speak to or say a kind word about him again. While everyone abstains from talking to Marianne about the man, they do feel a need to discuss him with Elanor, which she dislikes. Colonel Brandon is however permitted to talk of Willoughby with Elanor and Marianne, though Marianne so rarely talks; this does give him hope that his relationship with Marianne will strengthen in time. In 2 weeks’ time, Elanor finds out about Willoughby’s marriage, and she has to give the news to her sister, hoping only that it will not hurt her too much and, that there is now no chance of running into the man in town, that Marianne will start to slowly leave the house. The Steele’s arrival in London gives more excuses to venture out too, but reminds Elanor only of Edward…SEO stuff I don't want to do. Jane Austin's timeless classic Sense and Sensibility follows the story of two girls, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, and their endeavors in love, marriage, and societal expectations. Love is not easy however, and Elinor finds her sense tested by her charming brother-in-law, while Marianne's sensibility brings her nothing but heartbreak.

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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen chapter 32, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join⁠Summary:Marianne is told Colonel Brandon’s story by her sister, and while she seems to accept what has been said, her mind is not eased. She feels sorry for the girl, and can only think about what might have happened to her. Mrs. Dashwoods writes more and says that she thinks it is a better idea for the girls to stay in the city, as their Barton cottage would be full of memories of Willoughby, and the city would be full of distractions for the girls. She is also hopeful that if the girls stay in London that they will see their brother. Elanor accepts that she will have to see Edward again, though is not looking forward to it after learning about his engagement with Lucy Steele. Every one of their friends are appalled buy Willoughby’s behaviour, and vow to never speak to or say a kind word about him again. While everyone abstains from talking to Marianne about the man, they do feel a need to discuss him with Elanor, which she dislikes. Colonel Brandon is however permitted to talk of Willoughby with Elanor and Marianne, though Marianne so rarely talks; this does give him hope that his relationship with Marianne will strengthen in time. In 2 weeks’ time, Elanor finds out about Willoughby’s marriage, and she has to give the news to her sister, hoping only that it will not hurt her too much and, that there is now no chance of running into the man in town, that Marianne will start to slowly leave the house. The Steele’s arrival in London gives more excuses to venture out too, but reminds Elanor only of Edward…SEO stuff I don't want to do. Jane Austin's timeless classic Sense and Sensibility follows the story of two girls, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, and their endeavors in love, marriage, and societal expectations. Love is not easy however, and Elinor finds her sense tested by her charming brother-in-law, while Marianne's sensibility brings her nothing but heartbreak.

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