Emma (Argo Classics)

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first time. Impressively witty, beautiful and vain, with a penchant for meddling, Emma Woodhouse is mischievous force to be reckoned with. Though she has convinced herself that she will never marry, she somehow has garnered skills for 'matchmaking'. The formidable Prunella Scales brings the satirical bite to this timeless comedy of manners, reigniting Austen's unfailing exploration of society's obsession with class, its influence on a woman's choices and a woman's right to love. This literary masterpiece, set in a small, rural town, is a Sunday Times bestselling book that beautifully captures the essence of romance. Emma's matchmaking skills, her best and most mischievous trait, are a testament to Austen's ability to create complex and relatable characters. For fans of James Baldwin (Going To Meet The Man), Diane Long Hoeveler (Castle of Wolfenbach), Gill Hornby (Godmersham Park), Ken Follett (A Column of Fire), and Yukio Mishima (The Sailor who Fell from Grace with the Sea).