Sense and Sensibility Author:Jane Austin The story of two sisters, polar opposites Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, whose hopes of marrying well are smashed when their family's estate is left to an arrogant stepson upon the death of their father. Thus reduced, the practical, almost prissy Elinor sets out to hide her deep affection for her brother-in-law, pained at the fact that they cann... more »ot marry. But when younger Marianne, indulging in her almost hedonistic pursuit of passion, becomes infatuated with a dashing rogue, her clamorous spirit threatens to blind her to a more lasting and genuine love. Book-of-the-Month club edition.« less