Mansfield Park

By: Jane Austen

Narrated by: Johanna Ward

Fanny Price, a poor relation of the rich Bertrams, is reluctantly adopted into the family, to be brought up at Mansfield Park, where she is condescendingly treated. Only her cousin, Edmund, a young clergyman, appreciates her fine qualities.

Fanny soon falls in love with him, but Edmund is, unfortunately, drawn to the shallow and worldly Mary Crawford. Fanny's quiet humility, steadfast loyalty, and natural goodness are matched against the wit and brilliance of her lovely rival. The tension is heightened when Henry Crawford, Mary's equally sophisticated and flirtatious brother, takes an interest in Fanny.

Jane Austen's subtle, satiric novel skillfully uses her characters' emotional relationships to explore the social and moral values by which they attempt to order their lives.

Public Domain (P)1994 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Listeners...will be rewarded with Austen's brilliant commentary on the society of her day and by Johanna Ward's solid reading....this is a lively and interesting choice for admirers of Jane Austen." (AudioFile)

Thoroughly enjoyed this book and performance!

Johanna Ward does a fabulous job of depicting different characters, and reads at a nice pace for both the book and for the listener. I was sad to come to the end, though at the same time, couldn't wait!

Thoroughly enjoyable.

The narrator was exquisite! She brought out the characters like no other. The start of the novel was a bit tedious, but it got better as it went on, and ended wonderfully! Worth listening all the way through, for sure!

Not my favorite from Austen

I really enjoy pieces from this time period, but it took me longer than usual to find interest in this book. I've read several of Jane Austen's other books and enjoyed them more. The narrator is wonderful and I would enjoy listening to her again, just not if it's a repeat of this book.

beautiful story, expertly narrated

A great masterpiece by Jane Austen, wonderfully narrated. It was very enjoyable! I highly recommend it!

not the of best of Jane Austen, but...

I have always gotten a kick out of how funny Jane Austen is. You fall in love with dear Fanny Price and can't help but want to thrash everyone else as Fanny's clarity of prescription shines light on ironic and laughable circumstance. I definitely recommend