The Amateur Austenite

The Middletons arrive in London, as does Willoughby, and Colonel Brandon has something to conceal

Marianne's in London, desperate to hear from Willoughby. Elinor's there too.

We wish Mrs Jennings were a witch so she could curse people and use modern dating terms to refer to Willoughby's behaviour: toxic, ghosting, love bombing

Mrs Jennings invites the Dashwood girls to London, Elinor accepts to save Mrs Jennings from Marianne (and Marianne from herself)

Elinor and Lucy politely argue over Edward

Elinor reels with the news of Edward's engagement to Lucy and is determined to learn more

It's the one you've been waiting for! The first showdown between Elinor and Lucy. Rachel reckons Lucy won this round.

The Miss Steeles burst onto the Barton scene and make waves.

Elinor is keen to learn all she can about Willoughby from Mrs Palmer, if only Mrs Palmer had any intelligence to share

As Barton Cottage loses Edward, the Palmers arrive at Barton Park

Marianne is Marianne and Edward has a ring