Jane Austen's first published work meticulously constructed and sparkling with her unique wit
Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve and when she falls in love with the dashing
but unsuitable John Willoughby she ignores her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive
behaviour leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Meanwhile Elinor always sensitive to social
convention is struggling to conceal her own romantic disappointment even from those closest
to her. Through their parallel experience of love - and its threatened loss - the sisters learn
that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where
status and money govern the rules of love. This edition also includes explanatory notes and
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