Mansfield Park

Mansfield Park by Jane Austen (1814) follows the life of Fanny Price, a poor young girl who is sent to live with her wealthy relatives, the Bertrams, at Mansfield Park. Shy and often overlooked, Fanny struggles to find her place in the household, where her cousins are more privileged and indulgent.When the charming but morally ambiguous Crawfords arrive, their flirtations unsettle the Bertram family and reveal deeper flaws in their values. Fanny, guided by her strong principles and quiet strength, resists temptation and ultimately wins the respect of those around her.At the heart of the story is her deep, enduring love for her cousin Edmund Bertram, whose integrity contrasts with the vanity and recklessness of others. By the end, Fanny’s patience, morality, and constancy are rewarded as she and Edmund marry, bringing a sense of balance and moral order back to Mansfield Park.