Sense and Sensibility: Book 1 of 7

They are two sisters with contrasting personalities. Suddenly poor and with no prospects, their only hope for a comfortable and joyful life is a good marriage. Fighting for their happiness, how will their differences define their path of love, romance, and future?<br/>Sense and Sensibility is Jane Austen's first published novel. Her sardonic humor lays bare the stratagems, hypocrisy, and poignancy inherent in the struggle of two very different sisters to achieve respectability. It is a delightful comedy of manners in which the sisters Elinor and Marianne represent the qualities of sense and sensibility while struggling to find love and romance while dealing with heartbreaks along the way.<br/>Elinor Dashwood is a detached, intellectual, and well-spoken young lady who approaches marriage with reason and sense. For her, a potential marriage prospect must make sense by bringing with it assets and income that will permit a life of comfort, happiness, idle leisure, and a prestigious address.<br/>Marianne Dashwood is an impulsive, romantic, and sentimental young lady who approaches marriage with emotion and devotion. For her, a potential marriage prospect must be handsome, charming, full of affection, romance, and sensibility.<br/>When their father dies unexpectedly, both Elinor and Marianne's happy and carefree lives come to an abrupt end. Penniless and pushed out of their home, their only hope for a happy future is a proper and respectable marriage. However, when both appear to be deserted by the young men they intend to marry, the stage is set for a delicious comedy of manners that not only showcases Austen's perception, humor, and incomparable prose, but offers a splendid glimpse of upper and middle-class English society of the early 18th century.<br/>The contrast between Elinor's and Marianne's characters is eventually resolved as they each find love and lasting happiness, a reflection of their sense and sensibility of life and love.<br/>Written over two centuries ago, Jane Austen’s enduring story of manners, family, husband-hunting mothers and daughters, fools and snobs, and love continues to delight new generations of readers. An enduring work of classic literary fiction, Sense and Sensibility is widely admired for its satiric wit and a glimpse of upper and middle-class English society of the early 18th century. It is perfect for anyone interested in a lighthearted romance story and historical Regency fiction. Order your copy NOW and enjoy this witty and delightful tale of romance.