Volumes I,   II,   III

Published in 1811, it was the first of Austen's novels to be published, under the pseudonym "A Lady".

Elinor and Marianne are two daughters of Mr. Dashwood by his second wife. They have a younger sister, Margaret, and an older half-brother named John. When their father dies, the family estate passes to John and the Dashwood women are left in reduced circumstances. Fortunately, a distant relative offers to rent the women a cottage on his property.

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Volume I

Chapter I (1) - The Dashwood ladies have a change of situation
Chapter II (2) - Mr. and Mrs. John Dashwood discuss his father's last wishes
Chapter III (3) - The abilities and taste of Mr. Edward Ferrars
Chapter IV (4) - Marianne and Elinor discuss Mr. Ferrars; Fanny makes her family's position clear; Mrs. Dashwood makes arrangements
Chapter V (5) - Goodbye to dear, dear Norland
Chapter VI (6) - Hello to Barton Cottage, and the new neighbours
Chapter VII (7) - The Dashwood ladies dine at Barton Park, and Marianne gives a performance on pianoforte
Chapter VIII (8) - Mrs. Jennings quizzes the girls on their beaux
Chapter IX (9) - Marianne falls down and sprains her ankle
Chapter X (10) - The ladies become acquainted with Marianne's preserver
Chapter XI (11) - Elinor and Colonel Brandon discuss Marianne's romantic proclivities
Chapter XII (12) - Marianne receives a gift from Willoughby; what are his intentions?
Chapter XIII (13) - Colonel Brandon receives an urgent letter
Chapter XIV (14) - Willoughby and Mrs. Dashwood discuss improvements
Chapter XV (15) - Willoughby is called away on urgent business
Chapter XVI (16) - Edward Ferrars arrives for a visit
Chapter XVII (17) - The ladies give Edward vocational advice
Chapter XVIII (18) - Edward has a new and interesting piece of jewelry
Chapter XIX (19) - The Palmers come to visit
Chapter XX (20) - Mrs. Palmer gives Elinor some information about Willougby
Chapter XXI (21) - The Miss Steeles arrive at Barton Park for a visit
Chapter XXII (22) - Miss Lucy Steele tells Elinor a great secret

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Volume II

Chapter I (23) - Elinor considers the secret, and contrives to get Lucy alone
Chapter II (24) - Lucy tells the whole story
Chapter III (25) - Mrs. Jennings invites Marianne and Elinor to London
Chapter IV (26) - Arrival in town; Marianne writes a letter; meetings with old friends
Chapter V (27) - The fine weather keeps the sportsmen in the country; Colonel Brandon asks Elinor a question
Chapter VI (28) - Willoughby! Will you not shake hands with me?
Chapter VII (29) - Willoughby writes to Marianne
Chapter VIII (30) - Marianne despairs; Colonel Brandon pays an evening-visit
Chapter IX (31) - Colonel Brandon tells Elinor a story about Willougby
Chapter X (32) - Marianne learns the truth; the Miss Steeles are in town
Chapter XI (33) - A visit to Gray's; Mr. John Dashwood has high hopes for Elinor
Chapter XII (34) - A dinner at the John Dashwoods', to which Fanny's dear mamma is invited
Chapter XIII (35) - Lucy and Edward Ferrars call upon Elinor
Chapter XIV (36) - Marianne is in a decline; Mr. Robert Ferrars expounds upon the joys of a cottage; Mrs. John Dashwood invites the Miss Steeles to Harley Street

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Volume III

Chapter I (37) - The secret is out!
Chapter II (38) - The fallout; Elinor hears from Lucy
Chapter III (39) - Marianne wants to go home; Mrs. Jennings overhears a conversation between Elinor and Colonel Brandon
Chapter IV (40) - Elinor tells Edward that Colonel Brandon wishes to be of service to him
Chapter V (41) - Elinor calls on Mrs. John Dashwood; Mr. Robert Ferrars gives his opinion of his brother's affairs
Chapter VI (42) - The girls arrive at Cleveland; Marianne falls ill
Chapter VII (43) - Marianne is much worse; Elinor sends for her mother; an unexpected visitor
Chapter VIII (44) - Willoughby endeavours to explain himself
Chapter IX (45) - Marianne is much better; Mrs. Dashwood arrives, and has some interesting news for Elinor
Chapter X (46) - Marianne receives Colonel Brandon; home to Barton; Marianne apologizes for her behaviour; Elinor tells her Willoughby's story
Chapter XI (47) - The Dashwoods' manservant runs into Lucy
Chapter XII (48) - A most unexpected visitor, with most unexpected news
Chapter XIII (49) - Edward declares himself, and endeavours to explain himself as well
Chapter XIV (50) - Mrs. Ferrars comes around; Marianne can never love by halves
 

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