Bertram marries very well (financially speaking), Mrs. Bertram, who married men of very different means. The story really begins with three sisters – Mrs. Hold on - I’m putting the cart before the horse. She then spent age 10 and on in a home where she essentially was the victim of verbal abuse by one of her aunts. She was basically neglected as a child, except for the purpose she served to help raise her siblings. Many things that happened in her life lead Fanny to be a shy, timid lady. Now - my perception admittedly might be a bit swayed since I listened to an audiobook recording of the novel, and the narrator (who was fabulous) had a distinct very meek voice for Fanny. But geez - stick up for yourself occasionally. Not everyone needs to be the opinionated Emma Woodhouse or the head-strong Elizabeth Bennett. Fanny Price is without a doubt the sweetest and kindest of the Austen leading ladies - but she also allows herself to be walked all over. Maybe I am fond of this novel because it was a far departure from Emma – which I needed. Where do I begin? I really liked this book, but I wish I could pinpoint the exact reason why, since really it has all the odds stacked against it – a weak-sauce romance for the leading lady, and frankly, a leading lady I don’t like or relate to.
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