Marilyn Lightstone Reads

Everyone agrees that Mr. Darcy, despite his family and fortune, is too proud to be likable. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." From its immortal opening sentence, Marilyn captures every delight of Jane Austen’s timeless treasure, reading and acting the parts to bring Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth Bennett and all of your favourite characters to dramatic life.

Twenty-Six years later, Newland Archer reflects on his life. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Newland decides he will now come clean with May about Ellen and ask for her to set him free... It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Newland reflects that society is more understanding of adulterous women than adulterous men. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

"We're near each other only if we stay far from each other." It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Mr. Letterblair tells Newland Archer that Julius Beaufort is on the verge of bankruptcy because of his "business irregularities." It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

At Thanksgiving dinner during the second year of Newland Archer's marriage, Mrs. Archer bemoans the degradation of New York society because of the influence of outsiders. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

On the street in New York, Newland sees the familiar face of M. Rivière, whom Count Olenski sent to secure Ellen's return, who wishes now to discuss Ellen "on behalf of abstract justice". It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Energized by the prospect of seeing Ellen, Newland experiences only a brief prick of conscience when he lies to May about having business in Boston... It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Professor Emerson Sillerton and his wife, Amy, are holding a party for the Blenkers, the unconventional family Ellen is staying with. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Back in New York, Newland settles into a comfortably busy routine much like he had before the wedding. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

May and Newland begin their married life together a three-month tour of Europe It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Soon after Easter, Newland and May are married. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Newland tells Ellen of May's urging him to end the engagement if he loves another woman more. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Newland returns to New York and learns Ellen Olenska visited his mother while he was in Florida. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Newland Archer surprises the Wellands with his unexpected arrival at their house in St. Augustine. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Newland Archer calls on Ellen Olenska at Skuytercliff and Ellen agrees to explain herself. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Newland realizes Ellen knows it is he who has been sending her unsigned bouquets of yellow roses. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Newland Archer tells Ellen Olenska that news of her divorce will cause scandal.  It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Newland Archer is charged by his boss, Mr. Letterblair, to handle the case of Ellen Olenska's divorce. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Newland Archer tells May Welland about sending Ellen Olenska flowers, but not about visiting her. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Newland visits Ellen Olenska who, he observes, lives in an unfashionable neighborhood populated by artistic types. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

At the van der Luydens' dinner, Ellen Olenska repeatedly breaks social protocol and Newland Archer is thrilled and intrigued by her frankness. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

The Lovell Mingotts plan a "formal dinner" to introduce Ellen Olenska to society, but almost all the invitations sent are declined without excuse. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!