Sense and Sensibility

Marianne learns the full extent of Willoughby's betrayal from Brandon. The shock at his behaviour is so severe that Marianne's health deteriorates. When Eleanor learns that Edward intends to honour his engagement to Lucy Steele, even after he is disinherited, she and Marianne decide to leave London. They stay with Mrs Jennings' daughter in Cleveland where Marianne falls gravely ill, but Brandon helps nurse her.