Marilyn Lightstone Reads

Mrs. Jennings tries to raise Marianne’s spirits after delivering some regrettable news concerning Willoughby. Marilyn Lightstone guides us through the complex world of love, wit and social nuances woven into Jane Austen’s classic romantic novel Sense and Sensibility. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.

Marianne begins to fear that Willoughby is avoiding the Dashwood’s while Elinor attempts to find the truth behind his strange behavior. Marilyn Lightstone guides us through the complex world of love, wit and social nuances woven into Jane Austen’s classic romantic novel Sense and Sensibility. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.

During their travels, Elinor reflects on her new findings about Edward’s past. Marianne awaits for any word from Willoughby. Marilyn Lightstone guides us through the complex world of love, wit and social nuances woven into Jane Austen’s classic romantic novel Sense and Sensibility. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.

The Dashwood’s grow increasingly annoyed with their new acquaintances, the Steeles. Lucy Steele reveals to Elinor shocking information about Edward’s history.  Marilyn Lightstone guides us through the complex world of love, wit and social nuances woven into Jane Austen’s classic romantic novel Sense and Sensibility. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.

Mrs. Palmer informs the Dashwood’s that she and her husband are leaving to entertain guests at their house at Cleveland for Christmas and tries to persuade the Dashwood’s to join them.  Marilyn Lightstone guides us through the complex world of love, wit and social nuances woven into Jane Austen’s classic romantic novel Sense and Sensibility. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.

Edward's visit sparks discussions on career reluctance, Marianne's belief in happiness beyond wealth, and Elinor's emphasis on treating all people with civility. Marilyn Lightstone guides us through the complex world of love, wit and social nuances woven into Jane Austen’s classic romantic novel Sense and Sensibility. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.

The sudden departure of Colonel Brandon leaves the party feeling let down. Meanwhile, matters between Marianne and Willoughby quickly accelerate. Marilyn Lightstone guides us through the complex world of love, wit and social nuances woven into Jane Austen’s classic romantic novel Sense and Sensibility. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.

The Dashwood sisters find themselves amid a flurry of invitations for private balls at Banton Park. Marianne is captivated by Willoughby, but Elinor senses complexities beneath the surface. Marilyn Lightstone guides us through the complex world of love, wit and social nuances woven into Jane Austen’s classic romantic novel Sense and Sensibility. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy wor...

Mrs. Jennings takes on the role of matchmaker, envisioning a romantic connection between Colonel Brandon and Marianne. Yet, a clash of perspectives unfolds as Marianne rejects the notion of matrimony based on Colonel's age. Marilyn Lightstone guides us through the complex world of love, wit and social nuances woven into Jane Austen’s classic romantic novel Sense and Sensibility. Beautiful stories,...

Elinor finds herself delicately navigating the complexities of her feelings towards Edward while facing external pressures and societal expectations. As she opens up to Marianne about Edward, she is torn between her warm sentiments for him and the uncertainties that linger. Marilyn Lightstone guides us through the complex world of love, wit and social nuances woven into Jane Austen’s classic roman...

Join Marilyn Lightstone as she revisits the world of Jane Austen with a reading of the renowned romantic novel, Sense and Sensibility. Set in Regency Era England, this story follows the life of the Dashwood sisters (Elinor and Marianne) as they are forced to leave their family estate and move to a much more modest home at Barton Cottage, built on the property of a distant relative. Here, they navi...

The great election culminated in the candidacy of Mr. Smith Marilyn Lightstone brings to life the colourful and comical characters in Stephen Leacock's classic Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.

The Mariposa Bank Mystery or the story of how Peter Pupkin became a town hero. Later, the Great Election in Missinaba County is held. Marilyn Lightstone brings to life the colourful and comical characters in Stephen Leacock's classic Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.

"Zena Pepperleigh used to sit reading novels on the piazza of the judge's house, half hidden by the Virginia creepers". Marilyn Lightstone brings to life the colourful and comical characters in Stephen Leacock's classic Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.

"Indeed, the only time when the rector seemed animated and excited in the whole interview was when Mullins said that the campaign had been ruined by a lot of confounded mugwumps". Marilyn Lightstone brings to life the colourful and comical characters in Stephen Leacock's classic Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.

"Mr. Drone, I've got it, I've got a way that will clear the debt before you're a fortnight older. We'll have a Whirlwind Campaign in Mariposa!" Marilyn Lightstone brings to life the colourful and comical characters in Stephen Leacock's classic Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.

"Half-past six on a July morning! The Mariposa Belle is at the wharf, decked in flags, with steam up ready to start." Marilyn Lightstone brings to life the colourful and comical characters in Stephen Leacock's classic Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.

Across from Smith’s Hostelry is Jeff’s barbershop and in Mariposa, shaving is unhurried. Although Jeff could suit the conversation to the customer, his favorite topic was that of finance... Marilyn Lightstone brings to life the colourful and comical characters in Stephen Leacock's classic Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.

This August, dive into the perfect midsummer read with Marilyn Lightstone as she brings to life colourful and comical characters in Stephen Leacock's classic Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. Set in the fictional Ontario town of Mariposa, this self-proclaimed "big time small town" on Lake Wissanotti is a hotbed of drama and eccentricity. Marilyn's depiction of the quirks, airs, and idiosyncrasie...

Marguerite at last discovers the true identity of the Scarlet Pimpernel Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read by Marilyn Lightstone, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and available for free at classicalfm.ca

With the Englishman’s schooner in sight on the sea, the French soldiers wait to capture the Scarlet Pimpernel... Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read by Marilyn Lightstone, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and available for free at classicalfm.ca

The cart stops at the start of the footpath leading to the hut. Marguerite rushes ahead intending to warn whoever is inside... Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read by Marilyn Lightstone, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and available for free at classicalfm.ca

Marguerite trails Chauvelin and elderly man on foot as they continue to follow any reports of a tall Englishman... Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read by Marilyn Lightstone, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and available for free at classicalfm.ca

The enraged Chauvelin sends the arriving soldiers back out to find Percy only to find an elderly man who claims that a tall Englishman rented a horse and cart. Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read by Marilyn Lightstone, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and available for free at classicalfm.ca

Percy enters and quickly throws Chauvelin off guard and chats idly with him while Chauvelin waits for his reinforcements to arrive... Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read by Marilyn Lightstone, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and available for free at classicalfm.ca