Brooke’s Reviews > Sense and Sensibility > Status Update

One of the main characters, Marianne, has fallen ill. Her sister, having good breeding and real humanity, decided to stay, rather than go off with the rest of the party. Mrs Jennings, a kindly, motherly figure, declared her resolution of not stirring from Cleveland (a grand estate) as long as Marianne remained ill, to supply to her the place of mother. She is, on every occasion, a most willing helpmate to Elinor.

One of the main characters, Elinor, is the source of much hubbub. This is due much to the notion that she is engaged with Colonel Brandon, a respectable and admired man, who has 2,000 pounds a year, which would be a very comfortable income for two people of such social status.

Great book! I feel horrible for the main characters because both of them found out that the men they loved hot married to different, richer women.