Marilyn Lightstone Reads
Episodes
The Scarlet Pimpernel: Chapters 23 - 24
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing that Chauvelin is on their trail, Sir Andrew steps out to seek Percy in the town while Marguerite conceals herself in the loft... Enter the w...
The Scarlet Pimpernel: Chapter 22
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marguerite and Sir Andrew reach France, which has the feel of a nation in turmoil... Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read ...
The Scarlet Pimpernel: Chapters 20 - 21
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marguerite confesses everything to the hesitant Sir Andrew, who at last agrees to offer whatever assistance she needs. Enter the world of the League ...
The Scarlet Pimpernel: Chapter 19
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marguerite realizes that her husband is indeed the daring rescuer, and that he is now in grave danger... Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet...
The Scarlet Pimpernel: Chapter 17 - 18
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marguerite vows to win back her husband’s love. Later, Marguerite wanders into Percy’s private office where she finds on the floor a seal ring bea...
The Scarlet Pimpernel: Chapter 16
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marguerite meets her husband on the lawn and tries to bridge the gap of misunderstanding between them but Sir Percy will not put aside his resentment ...
The Scarlet Pimpernel: Chapter 13 -15
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Having seen that the Scarlet Pimpernel should be in the supper-room at one o’clock, Marguerite dances with Sir Andrew before being escorted to dinne...
The Scarlet Pimpernel: Chapter 11 -12
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At Lord Grenville's ball, Chauvelin is shunned by the royalist British high society, including the Prince of Wales. Later, Marguerite notices a note b...
The Scarlet Pimpernel: Chapter 10
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the Opera Box In London, the city’s most important personages are gathered at the opera. Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel,...
The Scarlet Pimpernel: Chapter 09
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lord Tony and Sir Andrew discuss plans for their league to rescue the The Comte de Tournay. Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, a...
The Scarlet Pimpernel: Chapter 08
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marguerite is approached by an agent of the French government, Chauvelin who tries to persuade her, as a French citizen, to seek out the identity of t...
The Scarlet Pimpernel: Chapters 06 - 07
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Though Sir Percy is rich and irreproachable in fashion, his dull wits and lazy manner are known to be hardly worthy of his brilliant wife... Enter th...
The Scarlet Pimpernel: Chapters 04 - 05
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagining themselves alone, the Englishmen and the French aristocrats freely discuss their escape and the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, to which th...
The Scarlet Pimpernel: Chapter 03
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After Lord Antony arrives by horse, Sir Andrew Foulkes escorts the Comtesse de Tournay and her son and daughter into the hostel. Enter the world of t...
The Scarlet Pimpernel: Chapter 02
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jellyband discusses the turmoil in France and the effects on Britain with his patrons Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read...
The Scarlet Pimpernel: Chapter 01
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a world torn by revolution, where the lives of the innocent hang by a thread, there emerges a hero like no other. Introducing Marilyn Lightstone Re...
Vanity Fair: Chapter 67
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the final chapter, Becky shines in her new home, pleasing the family and causing visitors to flock to the house. Amelia mopes and grows peevish. He...
Vanity Fair: Chapters 65 - 66
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The day after meeting Becky, Jos goes to her seedy hotel. Later, Amelia sympathizes with Becky over losing her child. Marilyn Lightstone continues re...
Vanity Fair: Chapter 64
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We can not say what Becky has been doing since she parted with Rawdon because not all of it is fit to share... Marilyn Lightstone continues reading W...
Vanity Fair: Chapters 62 - 63
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During the summer Amelia, Georgy, Jos, and Dobbin travel to Germany. Later, the group decides to stay in Pumpernickel through the autumn. Marilyn L...
Vanity Fair: Chapters 60 - 61
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amelia’s life is greatly improved by her move. She socializes with Jane Osborne, Dobbin’s sisters, and many other well-placed people. Marilyn Lig...
Vanity Fair: Chapters 57 - 59
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At the Osborne house, Mr. Osborne provides Georgy with everything he needs to become a gentleman. Later, Even though Mr. Osborne poisons Georgy’s mi...
Vanity Fair: Chapters 55 - 56
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Becky awakens the next day to discover the house in disarray. Meanwhile, a man shows up at the club and informs Rawdon that Lord Steyne wanted to duel...
Vanity Fair: Chapters 52 - 54
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Before the party, lord Steyne gets Rawdy accepted into a prestigious boarding school. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vani...
Vanity Fair: Chapters 50 - 51
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Financial circumstances in the Sedley household worsen. Amelia tries various ways to earn money but to no avail. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading...
Vanity Fair: Chapters 47 - 49
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gaunt House is Lord Steyne’s imposing London mansion, which includes several secret apartments where members of the nobility bring women. Marilyn L...
Vanity Fair: Chapters 44 - 46
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Becky is put in charge of overseeing the renovation of the Crawleys’ London house. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanit...
Vanity Fair: Chapter 41 - 43
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Upon arriving at Queen’s Crawley, Becky and Rawdon are suffused with memories of the past. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’...
Vanity Fair: Chapter 38 - 40
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jos returns to India but supports his parents because Mr. Sedley never makes money in any of the businesses he launches. Marilyn Lightstone continues...
Vanity Fair: Chapter 36 - 37
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rawdon, Becky, and their son Rawdy live shockingly well in Paris considering that they have no income. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William T...
Vanity Fair: Chapter 34 - 35
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pitt brings Lady Jane and Lady Southdown to visit his aunt. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair. Beautiful stories...
Vanity Fair: Chapter 32 - 33
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jos wants to flee, but Mrs. O’Dowd says Amelia is too weak to travel. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair. Beaut...
Vanity Fair: Chapter 30 - 31
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The regiment prepares to go to war. Later, Jos’s servant brings back reports from the front. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray...
Vanity Fair: Chapter 29
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amelia and George attend the opera with Becky and Rawdon. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair. Beautiful stories, ...
Vanity Fair: Chapters 26- 28
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
George and Amelia prepare to go overseas. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair. Beautiful stories, beautifully read...
Vanity Fair: Chapter 25
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Brighton, George learns that he’s been disowned and cut off except for 2,000 pounds from his mother’s estate. Marilyn Lightstone continues rea...
Vanity Fair: Chapter 24
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While Mr. Osborne expects George to marry Miss Swartz, Dobbin asserts that George would never marry for money. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading W...
Vanity Fair: Chapters 22 - 23
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the day of the wedding, George and Dobbin, dressed in good clothing, meet in a coffee shop... Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thacker...
Vanity Fair: Chapters 20 - 21
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fearful for Amelia’s health and will to live, Dobbin continues to play matchmaker. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanit...
Vanity Fair: Chapters 18 - 19
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A description of the downfall of Mr. Sedley’s business and fortune. Later, Mrs. Bute quickly takes charge of Miss Crawley’s household and prepares...
Vanity Fair: Chapters 15 - 17
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After Becky's confession, Sir Pitt expresses astonishment and anger. Becky asks to come back to Queen’s Crawley. Marilyn Lightstone continues readi...
Vanity Fair: Chapter 14
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Miss Crawley returns to London feeling unwell. Becky has been given leave to accompany her, much to the distress of Miss Crawley’s companion, Miss B...
Vanity Fair: Chapters 12 - 13
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Back in London, George’s sisters find Amelia dull and wonder what George sees in her. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Va...
Vanity Fair: Chapters 10 - 11
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Within a year, Becky has made many friends at the Pitt estate... Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’s Vanity Fair. Beautiful st...
Vanity Fair: Chapters 7 - 9
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Becky’s employer is Sir Pitt Crawley, descended from a long line of Crawleys, a member of Parliament, and a baronet. Marilyn Lightstone continues r...
Vanity Fair: Chapter 6
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The five young people go to Vauxhall, each believing that Jos will propose to Becky that night. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackera...
Vanity Fair: Chapter 5
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The narrative flashes back to the school attended by George and a boy named William Dobbin. Marilyn Lightstone continues reading William Thackeray’...
Vanity Fair: Chapter 4
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Jos stays away from the Sedley house, Becky doesn’t speak of him and endears herself to the members of the household. Marilyn Lightstone continu...
Vanity Fair: Chapters 2 - 3
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the carriage, Becky expresses her hatred for Miss Pinkerton and the school, stunning Amelia. Later, Amelia and Becky find Jos in the drawing room ...
Vanity Fair: Chapter 1
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An ambitious beauty who bends men to her will. A naïve daughter of a wealthy merchant. A man who is loyal to his friends when they don’t deserve hi...
Show Boat: Chapter 19
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Kim Ravenal's tenth letter to her mother was the decisive one. It arrived late in May, when the Cotton Blossom Floating Palace Theatre was playing Lu...
Show Boat: Chapter 18
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"'I was educated,' began Kim Ravenal, studying her reflection in the mirror, and deftly placing a dab of rouge on either ear lobe, 'in Chicago, by the...
Show Boat: Chapter 17
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"The knell had sounded for the red brick house with the lions guarding its portals". Marilyn Lightstone continues reading Edna Ferber's Show Boat. Be...
Show Boat: Chapter 16
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"It was incredible that doors and floors and wainscotings so shining with varnish could still diffuse such an atmosphere of gloom". Marilyn Lightston...
Show Boat: Chapter 15
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"The problem of Kim's education, of Kim's future, was more and more insistently borne in upon her". Marilyn Lightstone continues reading Edna Ferber'...
Show Boat: Chapter 14
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"The Ravenenal reverses, if they were noticed at all in Gamblers' Alley, went politely unremarked". Marilyn Lightstone continues reading Edna Ferber'...
Show Boat: Chapter 13
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"The most casual onlooker could gauge the fluctuations of the Ravenal fortunes by any one of three signs". Marilyn Lightstone continues reading Edna ...
Show Boat: Chapter 12
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"The Cotton Blossom, after her tragic encounter with the hidden snag in the Mississippi, was in for repairs". Marilyn Lightstone continues reading ...
Show Boat: Chapter 11
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Kim Ravenal always insisted that the one body of water capable of striking terror to her was the Mississippi River". Marilyn Lightstone continues re...
Show Boat: Chapter 10
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Gaylord Ravenal had not meant to fall in love. Certainly he had not dreamed of marrying. He was not, he would have told you, a marrying man". Marily...
Show Boat: Chapter 9
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"This, then, turned out to be Magnolia's first glimpse of Gaylord Ravenal". Marilyn Lightstone continues reading Edna Ferber's Show Boat. Beautiful s...
Show Boat: Chapter 8
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Magnolia, at fifteen, was a gangling gawky child whose eyes were too big for her face and whose legs were too long for her skirts". Marilyn Lightsto...
Show Boat: Chapter 7
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Tragedy had stalked into Magnolia's life; had cast its sable mantle over the Cotton Blossom". Marilyn Lightstone continues reading Edna Ferber's Sho...
Show Boat: Chapter 6
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"It was theatre, perhaps, as the theatre was meant to be". Marilyn Lightstone continues reading Edna Ferber's Show Boat. Beautiful stories, beautiful...
Show Boat: Chapter 5
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"When April came, and the dogwood flashed its spectral white in the woods, the show boat started". Marilyn Lightstone continues reading Edna Ferber's...
Show Boat: Chapter 4
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Many quarrels had marked their married life, but this one assumed serious proportions". Marilyn Lightstone continues reading Edna Ferber's Show Boat...
Show Boat: Chapter 3
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Grim force though she was, it would be absurd to fix upon Parthy Ann Hawks as the sole engine whose relentless functioning cut down the profits of Ca...
Show Boat: Chapter 2
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Surely no little girl had ever had a more fantastic little girlhood than this Magnolia Ravenal who had been Magnolia Hawks". Marilyn Lightstone cont...
Show Boat: Chapter 1
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's no business like show business, or in this case Show Boat! Introducing Marilyn Lightstone Reads Edna Ferber's Show Boat, the classic story tha...
The Woman in White: The Third Epoch: Part 5, Chapters 1 - 3
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Walter finally amassing enough evidence, he makes his argument to legally establish Laura's identity. It's classic literature brought to life wit...
The Woman in White: The Third Epoch: Part 4, Chapter 1
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The narrative of Count Fosco. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn
The Woman in White: The Third Epoch: Part 3, Chapter 7
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Putting his life in danger, Walter sets his trap and confronts Count Fosco... It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The N...
The Woman in White: The Third Epoch: Part 3, Chapters 5 - 6
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Walter knows that Count Fosco will try to flee the country if he thinks that The Brotherhood are after him... It's classic literature brought to life...
The Woman in White: The Third Epoch: Part 3, Chapter 4
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For a while, after his marriage to Laura, Walter is so happy and distracted that he forgets about Count Fosco. It's classic literature brought to lif...
The Woman in White: The Third Epoch: Part 3, Chapter 3
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spring arrives and Walter notices that Marian and Laura seem happier and calmer as time passes. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic...
The Woman in White: The Third Epoch: Part 3, Chapters 1 - 2
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Walter decides that he should try to find out who Anne's father is. Later, Marian tells him that she has been to see Count Fosco. It's classic litera...
The Woman in White: The Third Epoch: Part 2, Chapter 1
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mrs. Catherick is pleased by Sir Percival’s death and she feels that Walter has had a hand in it... It's classic literature brought to life with dr...
The Woman in White: The Third Epoch: Part 1, Chapter 11
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Walter writes to Marian to tell her of Sir Percival’s death. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM...
The Woman in White: The Third Epoch: Part 1, Chapter 10
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As men follow Walter along the road, suddenly, one of them rushes past him and, startled, Walter pushes him away. It's classic literature brought to ...
The Woman in White: The Third Epoch: Part 1, Chapter 9
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Walter exits Mrs. Catherick’s, he sees the man who shouted at him outside Blackwater Park. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic...
The Woman in White: The Third Epoch: Part 1, Chapter 8
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Walter tells Marian that he is going to Welmingham to try and discover Sir Percival’s secret. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic...
The Woman in White: The Third Epoch: Part 1, Chapter 7
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Walter believes that he may find out Sir Percival’s secret by discovering Anne’s history... It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic...
The Woman in White: The Third Epoch: Part 1, Chapters 5 - 6
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Walter sets out for Hampshire and visits Mr. Dawson. Later, he decides to visit Blackwater to speak to the servants. It's classic literature brought ...
The Woman in White: The Third Epoch: Part 1, Chapters 3 - 4
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Walter concludes that Count Fosco has switch the women's identities... It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Clas...
The Woman in White: The Third Epoch: Part 1, Chapters 1 - 2
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Walter, now living in London and renting a flat with two women who pretend to be his sisters, narrates the start of the Third Epoch. It's classic lit...
The Woman in White: The Second Epoch: Part 3, Chapters 3 - 5
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Second Epoch concludes with narratives from Jane Gould, a tombstone at Limmeridge, and the return of Walter Hartright, who is soon told the bad ne...
The Woman in White: The Second Epoch: Part 3, Chapter 2
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of days later, Sir Percival sends Mrs. Michelson to Torquay on a seemingly impossible task to look at houses... It's classic literature brou...
The Woman in White: The Second Epoch: Part 3, Chapter 1
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The narrative is taken up by Mrs. Michelson, the housekeeper at Blackwater park, and recounts what happened while Marian was ill and why Laura left Bl...
The Woman in White: The Second Epoch: Part 2, Chapter 1
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The story continues in the form of a letter written by Mr. Fairlie, which details his interactions with Count Fosco and a visit he received from Lau...
The Woman in White: The Second Epoch: Part 1, Chapters 9 & 10
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Marian's diary entries reach their conclusion she writes about a night where she attempted to listen in to a conversation between Count Fosco and S...
The Woman in White: The Second Epoch: Part 1, Chapter 8
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Once in her room, Marian writes her two letters—one to Mr. Kyrle and one to Mr. Fairlie—imploring them to help her and Laura out of their terrible...
The Woman in White: The Second Epoch: Part 1, Chapter 7
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Marian plan to keep their meeting with Anne Catherick and Laura sets out alone, while Marian prepares to follow her... It's classic literat...
The Woman in White: The Second Epoch: Part 1, Chapter 6
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marian spends a sleepless night regretting her decision to send Walter away from Limmeridge. When she rises the next morning, she hears that Laura has...
The Woman in White: The Second Epoch: Part 1, Chapter 5
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Marian take a walk through the plantation to the boathouse, where Laura tells Marian all about her marriage... It's classic literature brou...
The Woman in White: The Second Epoch: Part 1, Chapter 4
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Count Fosco objects to the idea of he and his wife being the sole witnesses and would like Marian present as a witness instead of Madame Fosco. It's ...
The Woman in White: The Second Epoch: Part 1, Chapter 3
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marian continues her entry about Sir Percival’s unexpected meeting with his lawyer, Mr. Merriman. It's classic literature brought to life with dram...
The Woman in White: The Second Epoch: Part 1, Chapter 2
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marian takes up her dairy again two days after Laura and Sir Percival arrive back at Blackwater after their honeymoon. It's classic literature broug...
The Woman in White: The Second Epoch: Part 1, Chapter 1
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marian’s diary picks up on the summer after Laura and Sir Percival’s wedding. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by T...
The Woman in White: The First Epoch: Part 3, Chapter 2
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marian writes in her diary that her fears have come true... It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's ...
The Woman in White: The First Epoch: Part 3, Chapter 1
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The story is continued through excerpts from the diary of Marian Halcombe. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New ...