In Sanditon, various couples find their own way to be together. Mary recovers from her illness and Tom cancels his partnership with Mr. Pryce in favor of fulfilling Mary's plans for Old Town. Lady Denham decides not to marry Mr. Pryce to keep her independence, but he offers another way to maintain their relationship. Seeing that Edward has shown improvement in his character, Lady Denham offers him a living as a clergyman. Realizing their marriage would be miserable, Georgiana and Harry end their engagement so they can be with the people they love. Charlotte prepares to leave Sanditon believing Mr. Colbourne is engaged, only for him to reveal otherwise and they marry. One year later, Charlotte runs a school in Sanditon with her new family.