Mansfield Park (abridged ed)

Sir Thomas and Lady Bertram and their family are fortunate residents of Mansfield Park.

Living with them is Fanny Price, Lady Bertram's niece.

Raised away from her parents, Fanny soon becomes an indispensable part of the household.

It is her earnest and quiet character that holds the family together during Thomas's absence abroad.

A family theatrical production loosens social conventions that normally govern the household and dangerous alliances threaten the stability of the family.

In Fanny's steadfastness is her reward, but not before a great deal of cruel suffering ensues...