
In a bustling London boutique, two sisters step out of their usual routine for a brief excursion with a kindly acquaintance. Their modest mission—to trade their mother’s outdated diamonds for something more in vogue—quickly turns into a study of manners and curiosity as they wait among a crowd of fashionable shoppers. A flamboyant gentleman, preoccupied with the minutiae of a simple tooth‑pick case, draws their attention with exaggerated politeness and a practiced smile that hints at both confidence and affectation.
Just as the sisters begin to navigate the delicate dance of negotiation, a familiar face appears: the respectable John Dashwood, brother to one of the sisters, whose warm greetings stir memories of family ties and past conversations. His unexpected arrival adds a layer of gentle intrigue, suggesting that the day’s errands may lead the characters into deeper reflections on affection, duty, and the subtle balance between sense and sentiment.
Language
fr
Duration
~3 hours (189K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
Release date
2011-02-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1775–1817
Known for sparkling wit, sharp social observation, and unforgettable heroines, this beloved English novelist turned everyday courtship, family pressure, and money worries into enduring fiction. Her six major novels, including Pride and Prejudice and Emma, still feel lively and surprisingly modern.
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