Sense and Sensibility

The story revolves around Elinor and Marianne -- when their father dies, the family estate passes to John, their half-brother, and the Dashwood women are left in reduced circumstances. The novel follows the Dashwood sisters to their new home , a cottage on a distant relative's property, where they experience both romance and heartbreak. The contrast between the sisters' characters is eventually resolved as they each find love and lasting happiness.

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