Marilyn Lightstone Reads

It’s classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM’s Marilyn Lighstone! You already know her as the beautiful voice of our radio station, as well as the host of her nightly program Nocturne. Now, Marilyn Lighstone draws on her extensive acclaimed acting career to bring great characters to life starting with Charlotte Bronte’s masterpiece Jane Eyre. The is a free podcast proudly presented by The New Classical FM, and new episodes will be available every Monday and Thursday!

Join acclaimed Canadian actress Marilyn Lightstone as she begins a dramatic reading of Charlotte Bronte's masterpiece Jane Eyre. In this first episode, we'll meet the young orphan and the tumultuous environment she lives in!

Join acclaimed Canadian actress Marilyn Lighstone as she continues a dramatic reading of Charlotte Bronte's masterpiece Jane Eyre. In this second episode Jane is introduced to the stern-faced Mr. Brocklehurst as arrangements are made to send her to the girls' school Lowood.

Join acclaimed Canadian actress Marilyn Lightstone as she continues a dramatic reading of Charlotte Bronte's masterpiece Jane Eyre. In this third episode Jane boards the 6 a.m. coach and travels alone to Lowood. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone! You already know her as the beautiful voice of our radio station, as well as the host of her nightly program Nocturne.

Jane quickly learns that life at the school is harsh when Jane inadvertently drops her slate in Mr. Brocklehurst’s presence. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Jane is certain her reputation at Lowood has been ruined and the coming of spring brings with it a deadly outbreak of typhus. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

A group of overseers is brought into Lowood to replace Mr. Brocklehurst and conditions improve for the young girls. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Jane arrives at the manor called Thornfield... It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Jane's pleasant life at Thornfield with Adèle is interrupted when a man riding a horse slips on ice and injures himself... It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Mr. Rochester has returned to Thornfield and invites Jane and Adèle to have tea with him. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Jane and Adèle are invited to join Mr. Rochester. There, Rochester engages Jane in conversation about sin, forgiveness, and redemption. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Mr. Rochester fulfills his promise to Jane to tell her about his and Adèle’s pasts and that night Jane is stirred by the sound of an eerie laugh... It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Jane is shocked to learn that the near tragedy of the night before has caused no scandal. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Mr. Rochester has been gone for a week however, Mrs. Fairfax receives word that Rochester will arrive in three days with a large group of guests... It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

The guests stay at Thornfield for several days and one evening an old woman comes to Thornfield to tell the guests’ fortune... It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

In the middle of the night, Jane is startled by a sudden cry for help and Mr. Rochester requests her help... It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Jane learns that her cousin John Reed has committed suicide, and that her aunt, Mrs. Reed, has suffered a stroke and is nearing death... It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Jane remains at Gateshead for a month before returning to Thornfield and encountering Mr. Rochester in the gardens It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

Preparations for Jane and Rochester’s wedding do not run smoothly... It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!

The day before the wedding Jane is plagued by troubling dreams and when the wedding day finally arrives a terrible secret is revealed... It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Lightstone!