One of the gifts from the 19th century to ours is the writing of Jane Austen. Her graceful and delicate perceptions are far different from those offered us today.

In Mansfield Park she creates a household of young people, among them Fanny Price. During an era when upbringing was nearly everything, Fanny has the bad luck to be the poor relation in a wealthy family. Against a lovely and witty rival, she brings only natural goodness as a weapon in her battle for the man she loves.