Jane Austen Bedtime Stories

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.

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 - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au

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.

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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Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠ 

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

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.

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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Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠ 

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

It's a few months later than Mrs. Bennet planned, but the Netherfield gentlemen are finally at Longbourn for their dinner date. While it's clear that sparks are flying once more between Bingley and Jane, it's less clear what Darcy is doing there. Why show up if he's not even going to try to talk to Lizzy? She's working herself up trying to figure out what is going on - she needs to pause to rest and regroup her thoughts. Let her story help you take your own pause and take you on a journey into restful 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.

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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Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠ 

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

Lydia and Wickham are off, but that's all right because there is even bigger news: Mr. Bingley is back at Netherfield! What does it mean - is he back for Jane? And more pressingly for Elizabeth, why is Mr. Darcy with him? The gentlemen's visit to Longbourn raises more questions than it answers, despite Mrs. Bennet's excessive civility. Best to take some time to rest and think about what it all could mean, so let this week's episode help carry you into relaxing and restorative 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.

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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Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠ 

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

Mrs. Gardiner's letter arrives and Lizzy learns the truth of Mr. Darcy's involvement in Lydia and Wickham's marriage. Mrs. Gardiner seems to think he did everything for Lizzy - could it be true? But before she can figure it out, Wickham appears in the garden to take a walk. What will help Lizzy is a good night's rest to think things over, just like you will get a good night's rest as you let tonight's story take you on a journey into relaxing 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.

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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Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠ 

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

Lydia and Wickham have arrived at Longbourn. Somehow, Lydia seems totally unaware of what she put her family through, thoroughly shocking Elizabeth and Jane. As always, she won't stop chattering away, which leads to the revelation that Mr. Darcy was at her wedding?! Lizzy doesn't know what to think. What could it mean? A good night's rest will clear her head, and it will clear yours too as you let this week's story help transport you into blissful 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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Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠ 

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

It's really happening - Lydia is going to marry Wickham. And in reflecting on their upcoming marriage, Lizzy realizes that perhaps she was too hasty in rejecting Mr. Darcy. Meanwhile, Mrs. Bennet has finally returned downstairs, and with a little coaxing from Lizzy and Jane, Mr. Bennet will even let Lydia and Wickham visit Longbourn before Wickham relocates to the North. The Bennets all need a good night's rest to prepare themselves for that visit, and this week's story will help you fall into deep and restful sleep as well. 

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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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Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠ 

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

The Bennets finally receive word from Mr. Gardiner - Lydia and Mr. Wickham are to be married! What a relief. Yes, Mr. Gardiner probably paid Wickham off, and Mr. Bennet has no idea how to repay him, but they'll worry about that later. It's such great news that Mrs. Bennet is ready to leave her room, tell the world her joy, and of course order wedding clothes. In all of the excitement, Lizzy retreats to her room for a moment of quiet - the kind of quiet respite you will feel upon letting this week's episode help you fall into deep 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.

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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Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠ 

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

The ladies of Longbourn are on edge, waiting for a letter from London to give word of Lydia and Wickham. All they've gotten so far is condolences from Mr. Collins, which were...not helpful. But soon, Mr. Bennet returns, and even though he didn't fight Wickham in a duel to make him marry Lydia, the family is glad to have him back home. Let his calming presence help soothe you into a 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.

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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Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠ 

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