Emma

Emma Woodhouse is a bright, confident young woman who has never known want. Living in the comfortable estate of Hartfield with her devoted father, she enjoys a life of leisure and the affectionate companionship of her long‑time governess‑turned‑friend, Miss Taylor. When Miss Taylor marries, Emma feels an unexpected void, prompting her to seek new ways to fill her days and assert her influence over those around her.

Determined to prove her talent for matchmaking, Emma turns her attention to the residents of the bustling village of Highbury. With a mixture of good intentions and a touch of self‑assuredness, she sets about arranging relationships, confident that her insights will bring happiness to everyone. Yet the subtle complexities of love and friendship soon test her judgments, offering a gentle reminder that even the most well‑meaning schemes can have unforeseen consequences. Listeners will enjoy watching Emma’s lively mind navigate society, affection, and the occasional misstep in this witty portrait of early‑19th‑century English life.