Jane Austen Bedtime Stories

Jan 20 2025 96 ep. 38 mins 25

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Fall asleep with the ultimate comfort bedtime stories: the works of Jane Austen! Each episode we'll read a section of Jane Austen's work aloud in a soothing voice, set to relaxation music, to help you get to sleep.

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Emma, Volume 3, Chapter 13

Jan 20 2025 38 mins

The dark clouds over Highbury have cleared, and as Emma takes her walk in the garden, the clouds over her heart are about to clear as well. For she has run into none other than Mr. Knightley, returned from London, and eager to see Emma and console her over Frank Churchill's impending marriage. But when Emma reveals that she never had an attachment to Frank, Mr. Knightley's

Emma, Volume 3, Chapter 12

Jan 06 2025 35 mins

Emma is still distraught over the prospect of losing Mr. Knightley to Harriet, but luckily a visit from Mrs. Weston offers a welcome distraction. But even tales of Jane Fairfax and Frank Churchill can't keep Emma's attention for too long, and every moment takes her further into introspection, reflection, and remorse. All she can do is promise to be better, for herself, and for thos

Emma, Volume 3, Chapter 11

Dec 23 2024 42 mins

Emma is convinced that the news of Frank Churchill and Jane Fairfax will be devastating for Harriet, but the tables soon turn and it's Emma herself who is left devastated, because it turns out the object of Harriet's affection is not Frank, but none other than Mr. Knightley. And upon hearing of Harriet's attachment, Emma has come to life-altering realization: nobody should marry Mr

Emma, Volume 3, Chapter 10

Dec 09 2024 38 mins

This week, Emma is on high alert, as Mr. Weston arrives at Hartfield in a state of agitation. What could be the matter? He whisks her away and won't reveal a thing until they get to Randalls, and Mrs. Weston can break the news to Emma herself. The news is more shocking than she ever could have imagined: Frank Churchill is engaged to Jane Fairfax! What's more, they've been secretly

Emma, Volume 3, Chapter 9

Nov 25 2024 31 mins

Emma is back from the Bates's and just in time to catch Mr. Knightley before he leaves from London. How fortunate that she was able to let him know in time that she made her amends! But before she can think too much about their last interaction, they receive startling news - the long-suffering Mrs. Churchill is no more. Though it's sad news for the Churchills, the bright spot for E

Emma, Volume 3, Chapter 8

Nov 11 2024 32 mins

Emma, still smarting from Mr. Knightley's rebuke, vows to be better, and the first step is for her to call on Miss Bates. The touch is immediate, and Emma soon learns of a major development - Jane Fairfax (with help from Mrs. Elton) has secured a position as a governess and is set to leave Highbury within a fortnight. But that's not all. It seems like Frank Churchill has left Highb

Emma, Volume 3, Chapter 7

Oct 28 2024 39 mins

"Badly done, indeed!" Never was there a better phrase to capture the Highbury set's excursion to Box Hill. From Frank Churchill's stupid flirting to the Eltons' posturing, the entire afternoon is one disappointment after another. And worst of all, Mr. Knightley left Emma in a state of despair after he pointed out how cruelly she mocked Miss Bates. The only thing that can remedy suc

Emma, Volume 3, Chapter 6

Oct 14 2024 49 mins

It's officially summer in Highbury! The heat has got everyone stir crazy, so they've planned an adventure - today, they are picking strawberries at Donwell Abbey. Mr. Knightley has graciously set up everything for their enjoyment, so everyone, from Mrs. Elton in her bonnet with the pink bow, to Mr. Woodhouse, who is sitting indoors by the fire (in summer), is satisfied. Only Jane F

Emma, Volume 3, Chapter 5

Sep 30 2024 32 mins

For once, Emma's not the only one with matches on the mind - Mr. Knightley has his own suspicions about a possible match, and they center on none other than Frank Churchill and Jane Fairfax. He's convinced that it can't be a coincidence that these two are frequently exchanging meaningful looks. As a friend, Mr. Knightley has to look out for Emma, of course, even though she's not bu

Emma, Volume 3, Chapter 4

Sep 16 2024 28 mins

Harriet is on the path to recovery, both from her encounter after the ball, and more importantly, from her attachment to Mr. Elton. To purge Mr. Elton from her system, Harriet needs to burn all her mementos of him: an old bandage and an old pencil that he once used. With Mr. Elton gone, Harriet is free to focus on a new mysterious object of affection. Emma suspects it's Frank C