Jane Austen Bedtime Stories

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Emma, Volume 1, Chapter 3 Feb 21, 2023

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Highbury is full of characters, and this week a few have joined the Woodhouses at dinner. We have Mrs. and Miss Bates, the widow of a vicar and her good-natured daughter, and Mrs. Goddard, who runs a school. And luckily for Emma, Mrs. Goddard brought one of her pupils this week, Harriet Smith, a very pretty girl who Emma just knows would benefit from her tutelage. The evening will pass quickly with this crew, so let their tales take you down the path into restorative sleep.

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Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.

With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.

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Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Emma, Volume 1, Chapter 2 Feb 07, 2023

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Emma's governess, Miss Taylor, married Mr. Weston, and it's time to learn some more about him. A widower, he has a son from his first marriage named Frank Churchill, who was raised by his rich aunt and uncle. Nonetheless, Mr. Weston is a good sort of man. His rich son is the pride of Highbury (though he's never been there), and Miss Taylor feels lucky to have found such a good match. Let the Westons' respectable story help you fall into a deep and restful sleep with this week's episode.

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Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.

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Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Emma, Volume 1, Chapter 1 Jan 24, 2023

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Season 2 is here! Join us as we meet Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever and rich - well intentioned, but perhaps a little too used to getting her own way. After seeing her dear governess married, she's trying to keep her kind but curmudgeonly father, Mr. Woodhouse, in good spirits, as well as trying to convince her family friend Mr. Knightley that matchmaking is a good use of her time. (Just look at how successfully she matched her governess!) Let the world of the Woodhouses help transport you into a state of deep and restful slumber.

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Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.

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Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Pride and Prejudice, Chapter 61 Jan 09, 2023

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We made it - the final chapter of Pride and Prejudice! Elizabeth and Darcy, and Jane and Bingley, are married, and all that remains is to get a glimpse into what their happily married lives look like. Join us as we conclude the narrative for the Bennets, and let this week's episode help you fall into a peaceful and restorative sleep.

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Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.

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Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Pride and Prejudice, Chapter 60 Dec 27, 2022

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Elizabeth and Darcy are finally engaged, and getting ready to settle down. It's the perfect time to banter, inform their relations, and avoid the ones whose behavior is less than ideal (*cough* Mrs. Phillips *cough*). For once, Lizzy is content, so allow her pleasant experience to help you drift off into a pleasant and restful sleep.

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Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.

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Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Pride and Prejudice, Chapter 59 Dec 12, 2022

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Now that Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy are engaged, there's just one more hurdle - telling her family. How will Jane, and Mr. Bennet, and Mrs. Bennet react? Lizzy is worried, and has to convince everyone that she really does love Mr. Darcy. After doing that three times, she's exhausted and needs a rest, and so do you. Allow yourself to drift into relaxing and restorative sleep with this week's story.

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Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.

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Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Pride and Prejudice, Chapter 58 Nov 29, 2022

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Mr. Darcy's back in town. Will he visit Elizabeth or will Lady Catherine's diatribe put him off her forever? Don't worry, it takes more than an angry aunt to thwart his love, and one long walk later, Elizabeth and Darcy are engaged - for real this time! There's so much for the two of them to sort out and clarify with each other, and once it's done, Elizabeth is ready to rest. Let the happy couple's happy news help bring you into joyful and restorative sleep with this week's episode.

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Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.

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Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Pride and Prejudice, Chapter 57 Nov 15, 2022

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A letter is in from Mr. Collins! Normally that's enough to put you to sleep on its own, but this one is more interesting than usual. According to Mr. Collins, Lizzy and Mr. Darcy are engaged, which is big news to Mr. Bennet. He thinks it's hilarious, but for Lizzy it's just confusing, and a bit embarrassing. She needs to sleep on it to proccess her feelings, and so do you. So let this week's story help you find your way into peaceful and relaxing slumber.

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Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.

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Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Pride and Prejudice, Chapter 56 Nov 01, 2022

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News travels fast, and not always accurately - Lady Catherine de Bourgh has arrived at Longbourn with the impression that Elizabeth is engaged to Mr. Darcy. How could this obstinate, headstrong girl get in the way of her ladyship's daughter's tacit engagement? Lady Catherine cannot let it stand, but Elizabeth will not give in that easily. After such a heated conversation, she needs a moment to rest. Let yourself rest too as today's story helps you fall into a deep and restorative sleep.

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Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.

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Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Pride and Prejudice, Chapter 55 Oct 17, 2022

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The moment has arrived! *wink wink* Mr. Bingley and Jane are engaged! We all knew how it would be in the end. Five thousand a year! Elizabeth is thrilled for Jane, and is particularly thankful that Mr. Darcy's meddling didn't come to light. What a delightful turn of events for the Bennets. Celebrate with them by letting this week's story help you drift into calm, relaxing, and restful sleep.

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Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.

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Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au

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