Margaret reflects on her experiences with the Wilcoxes, life, pondering work, duty, and society, while dealing with the impending end of their lease at Wickham Place.

Mrs. Wilcox and Margaret enjoy a shopping trip together when Mrs. Wilcox extends an invitation for Margaret to visit Howard's End. Later, the Wilcox's receive a shocking letter.

The friendship between Margaret and Mrs. Wilcox begins with an unspoken understanding. Margaret, feeling ashamed for a prior rudeness, visits Mrs. Wilcox to apologize, leading to a deeper conversation about life's complexities, inexperience, and the challenges of love and human connection.

Leonard Bast, a poor and struggling young man, trudges home on foot as he reflects on his prideful decision to reject an invitation to tea by the Schlegels.

The Schlegels attend a performance of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, where Helen becomes so disturbed by the music’s imagery that she leaves early, mistakenly taking a stranger’s umbrella.

Welcome to the first episode of Marilyn Lightstone Reads: Howard’s End!

E.M. Forster’s masterpiece will transport you to turn of the 20th century England where three families intertwine at a moment in history where industrial progress threatens traditional pastoral life.

From the idealistic and cultured Schlegel sisters, to the pragmatic Wilcoxes, to the struggling Bests, Marilyn captures them all en route to finding out their fates and that of the iconic house called Howards End.

In this 70 minute finale, Master Craven makes his return to Misselthwaite Manor.

Marilyn Lightstone reads the heartwarming story of young orphan Mary Lennox and celebrates the power of nature, friendship, and the human spirit. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.

Colin, inspired by the "Magic" of the secret garden, resolves to change and become a scientist, exploring the growth of plants and the power of positive thinking. With the help of Mary, Dickon, and Ben Weatherstaff, he secretly works on improving his health to surprise his father upon his return.

Marilyn Lightstone reads the heartwarming story of young orphan Mary Lennox and celebrates the power of nature, friendship, and the human spirit. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.

Colin, determined to keep the garden's location secret, commands the head gardener to keep everyone away as he plans his visit. When Colin finally enters the garden, he is enchanted by its beauty and resolves to get well and live forever.

Marilyn Lightstone reads the heartwarming story of young orphan Mary Lennox and celebrates the power of nature, friendship, and the human spirit. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.

After another night of tantrums from Collin, Mary and Dickon begin preparations to bring him into the garden. 

Marilyn Lightstone reads the heartwarming story of young orphan Mary Lennox and celebrates the power of nature, friendship, and the human spirit. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.