"Half-past six on a July morning! The Mariposa Belle is at the wharf, decked in flags, with steam up ready to start." Marilyn Lightstone brings to life the colourful and comical characters in Stephen Leacock's classic Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.

Across from Smith’s Hostelry is Jeff’s barbershop and in Mariposa, shaving is unhurried. Although Jeff could suit the conversation to the customer, his favorite topic was that of finance... Marilyn Lightstone brings to life the colourful and comical characters in Stephen Leacock's classic Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. Beautiful stories, beautifully read, for a crazy world.

This August, dive into the perfect midsummer read with Marilyn Lightstone as she brings to life colourful and comical characters in Stephen Leacock's classic Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town. Set in the fictional Ontario town of Mariposa, this self-proclaimed "big time small town" on Lake Wissanotti is a hotbed of drama and eccentricity. Marilyn's depiction of the quirks, airs, and idiosyncrasies of Mariposa's residents will have you laughing out loud. From the bumbling politician Josiah...

The cart stops at the start of the footpath leading to the hut. Marguerite rushes ahead intending to warn whoever is inside... Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read by Marilyn Lightstone, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and available for free at classicalfm.ca

Marguerite trails Chauvelin and elderly man on foot as they continue to follow any reports of a tall Englishman... Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read by Marilyn Lightstone, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and available for free at classicalfm.ca

The enraged Chauvelin sends the arriving soldiers back out to find Percy only to find an elderly man who claims that a tall Englishman rented a horse and cart. Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read by Marilyn Lightstone, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and available for free at classicalfm.ca

Percy enters and quickly throws Chauvelin off guard and chats idly with him while Chauvelin waits for his reinforcements to arrive... Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read by Marilyn Lightstone, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and available for free at classicalfm.ca

Knowing that Chauvelin is on their trail, Sir Andrew steps out to seek Percy in the town while Marguerite conceals herself in the loft... Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read by Marilyn Lightstone, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and available for free at classicalfm.ca

Marguerite and Sir Andrew reach France, which has the feel of a nation in turmoil... Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read by Marilyn Lightstone, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and available for free at classicalfm.ca

Marguerite confesses everything to the hesitant Sir Andrew, who at last agrees to offer whatever assistance she needs. Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read by Marilyn Lightstone, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and available for free at classicalfm.ca

Marguerite realizes that her husband is indeed the daring rescuer, and that he is now in grave danger... Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read by Marilyn Lightstone, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and available for free at classicalfm.ca

Marguerite vows to win back her husband’s love. Later, Marguerite wanders into Percy’s private office where she finds on the floor a seal ring bearing the insignia of the Scarlet Pimpernel... Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read by Marilyn Lightstone, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and available for free at classicalfm.ca

Marguerite meets her husband on the lawn and tries to bridge the gap of misunderstanding between them but Sir Percy will not put aside his resentment for her recent callous treatment. Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read by Marilyn Lightstone, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and available for free at classicalfm.ca

Having seen that the Scarlet Pimpernel should be in the supper-room at one o’clock, Marguerite dances with Sir Andrew before being escorted to dinner by the Prince of Wales, who has been losing at dice to Sir Percy. Later, Marguerite speaks with Chauvelin, informing him of the contents of the note and asking for assurance that Armand will be spared. Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read by Marilyn Lightstone, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and...

At Lord Grenville's ball, Chauvelin is shunned by the royalist British high society, including the Prince of Wales. Later, Marguerite notices a note being passed to Sir Andrew... Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read by Marilyn Lightstone, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and available for free at classicalfm.ca

In the Opera Box In London, the city’s most important personages are gathered at the opera. Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read by Marilyn Lightstone, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and available for free at classicalfm.ca

Lord Tony and Sir Andrew discuss plans for their league to rescue the The Comte de Tournay. Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read by Marilyn Lightstone, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and available for free at classicalfm.ca

Marguerite is approached by an agent of the French government, Chauvelin who tries to persuade her, as a French citizen, to seek out the identity of the Scarlet Pimpernel... Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read by Marilyn Lightstone, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and available for free at classicalfm.ca

Though Sir Percy is rich and irreproachable in fashion, his dull wits and lazy manner are known to be hardly worthy of his brilliant wife... Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read by Marilyn Lightstone, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and available for free at classicalfm.ca

Imagining themselves alone, the Englishmen and the French aristocrats freely discuss their escape and the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, to which the two men belong. Meanwhile, Marguerite St. Just arrives by coach with her husband, Sir Percy Blakeney. Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read by Marilyn Lightstone, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and available for free at classicalfm.ca

After Lord Antony arrives by horse, Sir Andrew Foulkes escorts the Comtesse de Tournay and her son and daughter into the hostel. Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read by Marilyn Lightstone, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and available for free at classicalfm.ca

Jellyband discusses the turmoil in France and the effects on Britain with his patrons Enter the world of the League of The Scarlet Pimpernel, as read by Marilyn Lightstone, with new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and available for free at classicalfm.ca

In a world torn by revolution, where the lives of the innocent hang by a thread, there emerges a hero like no other. Introducing Marilyn Lightstone Reads the great romantic swashbuckler, The Scarlet Pimpernel. The Scarlet Pimpernel, is a master of disguise, a cunning strategist, a champion of justice. Legend has it that his character inspired Stan Lee’s iconic Marvel superheroes. Follow his daring exploits during the French Revolution as he and his secret band of followers risk everything...