• Chapter 1
    Jan 14 2023
    The arrival of a wealthy bachelor, Mr. Bingley, moving into the Netherfeild estate in the countryside causes a stir in Mrs. Bennet’s household as she tries to enlist her reticent husband to make the most of this opportunity for one of their five unmarried daughters.
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    8 mins
  • Chapter 2
    Jan 14 2023
    Mr. Bennet concedes, despite his earlier refusals, to having met Mr. Bingley much to the relief and jubilation of Mrs. Bennet who excitedly pins hopes for her daughters on the upcoming ball he’s certain to attend.
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    8 mins
  • Chapter 3
    Jan 14 2023
    The Ball invites an ensemble of characters and motives. Bingley arrives with his sisters and best friend, the arrogant Mr. Darcy. While Bingley is a delight and finds favor with Jane Bennet, Darcy slights Elizabeth sowing the seeds for their rocky encounters.
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    14 mins
  • Chapter 4
    Jan 14 2023
    Jane and Elizabeth openly chat about Mr, Bingley and his sisters. Jane admits her fondness for Bingley even as his siters express their approval of her. A discussion of Mr. Bingley’s friendship with the disagreeable Mr. Darcy is explored.
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    10 mins
  • Chapter 5
    Jan 14 2023
    The Lucas family visits the Bennets and the drawing room is filled with animated analysis over the events ball. Elizabeth still reels from Mr. Darcy’s insulting demeanor while her best friend, Charlotte, tries to account for his bristling pride.
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    10 mins
  • Chapter 6
    Jan 14 2023
    Another ball allows Bingley’s affections to deepen for Jane but even Charlotte observes Jane isn’t as expressive in conceding her fondness to him. Darcy notices Elizabeth’s beauty and his admiration grows, much to her chagrin and she refuses to dance with him.
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    19 mins
  • Chapter 7
    Jan 14 2023
    A militia regiment arrives causing a whir of hope among Lydia and Kitty, among the younger Bennet sisters. Jane is invited to the Bingleys for dinner by his sister, Caroline. Expecting rain, Mrs. Bennet insists Jane travel by horseback and as wished Jane gets sick and must stay back. Elizabeth arrives at Netherfield to care for her sister.
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    17 mins
  • Chapter 8
    Jan 14 2023
    Elizabeth stays at Netherfield tending to a worsening Jane. Darcy is also a guest and their awkward encounters continues. Elizabeth sees through the empty concern from Mrs. Hurst and Caroline, who express contempt for Jane’s family even as Mr. Bingley continues to show affection for Jane.
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    17 mins