When the attractive, wealthy Mr. Bingley comes to live at Netherfield Hall, bringing his distinguished friend Mr. Darcy with him, Mrs. Bennet is delighted: she has five daughters to be married. However, things don't go as smoothly as she hoped: Mr. Bingley abandons Jane, Mr. Darcy clearly has no interest in Elizabeth, who dares to refuse Mr. Collins's proposal of marriage.

Jane Auten's masterpiece, published in 1813, is presented at intermediate level and offers a variety of activities and a wealth of informative sections on Jane Austen and her time. The accompanying cassettes include the story recorded in full.