The Amateur Austenite Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:00:02 -0400 http://francesduncandoes.com/listen en-nz © 2026 The Amateur Austenite yes 7824d66a-d37f-58b1-8000-9334a650333c Frances Duncan serial false An enthusiastic amateur discusses Jane Austen's novels chapter by chapter. All are welcome whether you have a fancy degree or not. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Jane Austen, Literature, Pride and Prejudice, Frances Duncan https://storage.buzzsprout.com/bsnahuskcrtd19x2g8btser4iv3h?.jpg The Amateur Austenite http://francesduncandoes.com/listen Frances Duncan Sense & Sensibility Chapter 33 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 33 A very important toothpick case and an overly important brother who continues to shirk responsibility

]]> A very important toothpick case and an overly important brother who continues to shirk responsibility

]]> Buzzsprout-19402104 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +1300 1390 9 33 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 32 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 32 Willoughby leaves, the Miss Steeles arrive and the Dashwood girls want to go home

]]> Willoughby leaves, the Miss Steeles arrive and the Dashwood girls want to go home

]]> Buzzsprout-19385314 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +1200 1318 9 32 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 31 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 31 Mrs Jennings goes forth to spread the news while Colonel Brandon has news of his own to share

]]> Mrs Jennings goes forth to spread the news while Colonel Brandon has news of his own to share

]]> Buzzsprout-19301423 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +1200 2036 9 31 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 30 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 30 Mrs Jennings has the goss on Willoughby's intended, Colonel Brandon isn't happy about it like she thinks he should be

]]> Mrs Jennings has the goss on Willoughby's intended, Colonel Brandon isn't happy about it like she thinks he should be

]]> Buzzsprout-19196137 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +1200 1482 9 30 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 29 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 29 A distraught Marianne writes to Willoughby, he finally writes back but it's not right

]]> A distraught Marianne writes to Willoughby, he finally writes back but it's not right

]]> Buzzsprout-18971869 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +1200 1572 9 29 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 28 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 28 Willoughby reappears to reveal himself to have been a deceitful cad the entire time

]]> Willoughby reappears to reveal himself to have been a deceitful cad the entire time

]]> Buzzsprout-19105557 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 1012 9 28 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 27 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 27 The Middletons arrive in London, as does Willoughby, and Colonel Brandon has something to conceal

]]> The Middletons arrive in London, as does Willoughby, and Colonel Brandon has something to conceal

]]> Buzzsprout-18966557 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +1200 1234 9 27 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 26 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 26 Marianne's in London, desperate to hear from Willoughby. Elinor's there too.

We wish Mrs Jennings were a witch so she could curse people and use modern dating terms to refer to Willoughby's behaviour: toxic, ghosting, love bombing

]]> Marianne's in London, desperate to hear from Willoughby. Elinor's there too.

We wish Mrs Jennings were a witch so she could curse people and use modern dating terms to refer to Willoughby's behaviour: toxic, ghosting, love bombing

]]> Buzzsprout-19098819 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 1292 9 26 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 25 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 25 Mrs Jennings invites the Dashwood girls to London, Elinor accepts to save Mrs Jennings from Marianne (and Marianne from herself)

]]> Mrs Jennings invites the Dashwood girls to London, Elinor accepts to save Mrs Jennings from Marianne (and Marianne from herself)

]]> Buzzsprout-18914733 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 1333 9 25 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 24 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 24 Elinor and Lucy politely argue over Edward

]]> Elinor and Lucy politely argue over Edward

]]> Buzzsprout-19076167 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 1231 9 24 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 23 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 23 Elinor reels with the news of Edward's engagement to Lucy and is determined to learn more

]]> Elinor reels with the news of Edward's engagement to Lucy and is determined to learn more

]]> Buzzsprout-18827581 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 1335 9 23 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 22 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 22 It's the one you've been waiting for! The first showdown between Elinor and Lucy. Rachel reckons Lucy won this round.

]]> It's the one you've been waiting for! The first showdown between Elinor and Lucy. Rachel reckons Lucy won this round.

]]> Buzzsprout-19009968 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 1617 9 22 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 21 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 21 The Miss Steeles burst onto the Barton scene and make waves.


]]> The Miss Steeles burst onto the Barton scene and make waves.


]]> Buzzsprout-18819379 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 1911 9 21 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 20 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 20 Elinor is keen to learn all she can about Willoughby from Mrs Palmer, if only Mrs Palmer had any intelligence to share

]]> Elinor is keen to learn all she can about Willoughby from Mrs Palmer, if only Mrs Palmer had any intelligence to share

]]> Buzzsprout-18884897 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 1010 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 19 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 19 As Barton Cottage loses Edward, the Palmers arrive at Barton Park

]]> As Barton Cottage loses Edward, the Palmers arrive at Barton Park

]]> Buzzsprout-18734881 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 1438 9 19 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 18 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 18 Marianne is Marianne and Edward has a ring

]]> Marianne is Marianne and Edward has a ring

]]> Buzzsprout-18866267 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 1667 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 17 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 17 How much money is enough? What does the future hold?

]]> How much money is enough? What does the future hold?

]]> Buzzsprout-18602651 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 969 9 17 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 16 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 16 While Marianne continues to pine for Willoughby, Edward appears unannounced to confuse Elinor's feelings

]]> While Marianne continues to pine for Willoughby, Edward appears unannounced to confuse Elinor's feelings

]]> Buzzsprout-18728247 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 1085 9 16 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 15 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 15 Marianne is crying, Willoughby is acting weird then disappears - what is going on? Emma wants to do an episode about dog breeds as characters

]]> Marianne is crying, Willoughby is acting weird then disappears - what is going on? Emma wants to do an episode about dog breeds as characters

]]> Buzzsprout-18602637 Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 1678 9 15 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 14 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 14 Elinor can't figure out if Willoughby has declared his love to Marianne, he has declared his love for the cottage.

]]> Elinor can't figure out if Willoughby has declared his love to Marianne, he has declared his love for the cottage.

]]> Buzzsprout-18720536 Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 734 9 14 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 13 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 13 Colonel Brandon's departure leads to some scandalous behaviour, but the rumour is, he's hiding scandals of his own.


]]> Colonel Brandon's departure leads to some scandalous behaviour, but the rumour is, he's hiding scandals of his own.


]]> Buzzsprout-18330217 Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 974 9 13 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 12 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 12 It's pretty clear that Marianne loves Willoughby and there's speculation that Elinor loves someone who's name begins with F

]]> It's pretty clear that Marianne loves Willoughby and there's speculation that Elinor loves someone who's name begins with F

]]> Buzzsprout-18524502 Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 991 9 12 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 11 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 11 Marianne and Willoughby shamelessly dance while Elinor plays disapproving wallflower with Colonel Brandon

]]> Marianne and Willoughby shamelessly dance while Elinor plays disapproving wallflower with Colonel Brandon

]]> Buzzsprout-18459472 Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 774 9 11 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 10 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 10 We get to know Willoughby and learn he's not a fan of the Colonel


Truth is violently outraged - get it on a notebook, cushion, tote bag, badge or magnet

You are endeavouring to disarm me by reason - get it on a card, cushion, poster, womens shirt or mens shirt (because apparently t-shirts are gendered).

]]> We get to know Willoughby and learn he's not a fan of the Colonel


Truth is violently outraged - get it on a notebook, cushion, tote bag, badge or magnet

You are endeavouring to disarm me by reason - get it on a card, cushion, poster, womens shirt or mens shirt (because apparently t-shirts are gendered).

]]> Buzzsprout-18520888 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 1312 9 10 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 9 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 9 Finally it seems like a real hero has arrived!


]]> Finally it seems like a real hero has arrived!


]]> Buzzsprout-18340792 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 876 9 9 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 8 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 8 Colonel Brandon loves Marianne but does Edward love Elinor?

]]> Colonel Brandon loves Marianne but does Edward love Elinor?

]]> Buzzsprout-18515874 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 1141 9 8 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 7 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 7 Dinner at Barton Park to meet Colonel Brandon and Mrs Jennings - both very old.

]]> Dinner at Barton Park to meet Colonel Brandon and Mrs Jennings - both very old.

]]> Buzzsprout-17976742 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1300 1137 9 7 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 6 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 6 The Dashwood ladies arrive at Barton Cottage, Daisy makes a dash for it and Rachel has her eyes on Sir John

]]> The Dashwood ladies arrive at Barton Cottage, Daisy makes a dash for it and Rachel has her eyes on Sir John

]]> Buzzsprout-18509010 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 1021 9 6 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 5 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 5 The Dashwood girls are leaving Norland

Correction: Lucy’s uncle is at Longstaple near Plymouth 

I manage to trip Emma into putting on her doctors hat (but it is not medical advice)

Agatha Christie has examples of random family members living with the people that have money

]]> The Dashwood girls are leaving Norland

Correction: Lucy’s uncle is at Longstaple near Plymouth 

I manage to trip Emma into putting on her doctors hat (but it is not medical advice)

Agatha Christie has examples of random family members living with the people that have money

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-18040297 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 1165 9 5 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 4 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 4 Everyone is watching Elinor and Edward very closely.

Is Sir John the real hero of the novel? (or is he secretly Santa?)

We also touch on how communication has gotten worse in the age of technology and hype the eatchoice app.

]]> Everyone is watching Elinor and Edward very closely.

Is Sir John the real hero of the novel? (or is he secretly Santa?)

We also touch on how communication has gotten worse in the age of technology and hype the eatchoice app.

]]> Buzzsprout-18469858 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 1302 9 4 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 3 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 3 We are introduced to Edward who Marianne doesn't think is good enough for Elinor.

]]> We are introduced to Edward who Marianne doesn't think is good enough for Elinor.

]]> Buzzsprout-17995368 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 1484 9 3 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 2 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 2 Fanny Dashwood emerges as a master negotiator - or is that manipulator?

]]> Fanny Dashwood emerges as a master negotiator - or is that manipulator?

]]> Buzzsprout-18469828 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1300 1832 9 2 full false Sense & Sensibility Chapter 1 Sense & Sensibility Chapter 1 Emma Dunning is back to discuss Sense & Sensibility with me. But don't worry! Rachel will be here every second week.

Emma gives us definitions of sense, sensibility and sensible while attempting to keep me from discussing spoilers.

]]> Emma Dunning is back to discuss Sense & Sensibility with me. But don't worry! Rachel will be here every second week.

Emma gives us definitions of sense, sensibility and sensible while attempting to keep me from discussing spoilers.

]]> Buzzsprout-18168581 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1300 1570 9 1 full false Emma: Ultimate casting Emma: Ultimate casting Rachel and I have done the hard work for you; we've watched all the adaptations and now we'll give you our ultimate casting for Emma.

Think of it as a valentines present from us to you.

I've also written a post on how I made my choices you can read it here. 

]]> Rachel and I have done the hard work for you; we've watched all the adaptations and now we'll give you our ultimate casting for Emma.

Think of it as a valentines present from us to you.

I've also written a post on how I made my choices you can read it here. 

]]> Buzzsprout-18376068 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1300 2194 8 72 full false Emma adaptations: The Emma Project (web) Emma adaptations: The Emma Project (web) Not to be confused with the novel of this same name, this webseries was filmed and posted in 2013. It's about 5 hours long and appears to be set at a religious university. 

You can view it on YouTube

]]> Not to be confused with the novel of this same name, this webseries was filmed and posted in 2013. It's about 5 hours long and appears to be set at a religious university. 

You can view it on YouTube

]]> Buzzsprout-18375994 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1300 1586 8 71 full false Emma adaptations: Emma's Journal (web) Emma adaptations: Emma's Journal (web) Easily digestible at about 2 hours run time this webseries is set at university again. It feels like it could almost be real people.

You can watch it on YouTube

]]> Easily digestible at about 2 hours run time this webseries is set at university again. It feels like it could almost be real people.

You can watch it on YouTube

]]> Buzzsprout-18376082 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1300 812 8 70 full false Emma adaptations: Mrs Elton in America Emma adaptations: Mrs Elton in America A wild collection of stories about Mrs Elton.

]]> A wild collection of stories about Mrs Elton.

]]> Buzzsprout-18442469 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1300 1069 8 69 full false Emma adaptations: The Emma Agenda (Web) Emma adaptations: The Emma Agenda (Web) The queer Emma of our dreams...

]]> The queer Emma of our dreams...

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-18445317 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1300 603 8 68 full false Emma adaptations: Emma Approved (web) Emma adaptations: Emma Approved (web) I tell Rachel about the very polished Emma Approved webseries from the creators of The Lizzie Bennet Diaries (and we beg for sponsorship)

Watch the series on YouTube

]]> I tell Rachel about the very polished Emma Approved webseries from the creators of The Lizzie Bennet Diaries (and we beg for sponsorship)

Watch the series on YouTube

]]> Buzzsprout-18408334 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1300 1512 full false Emma adaptations: 1972 miniseries Emma adaptations: 1972 miniseries A Mr Woodhouse who looks like Scrooge, a greying Mr Knightley, an older Emma and a Harriet who is actually prettier. This sound stage adaptation has a lot to offer.


]]> A Mr Woodhouse who looks like Scrooge, a greying Mr Knightley, an older Emma and a Harriet who is actually prettier. This sound stage adaptation has a lot to offer.


]]> Buzzsprout-18265595 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1300 987 8 66 full false Emma adaptations: Emma 2009 Emma adaptations: Emma 2009 We discuss Rachel's favourite Emma and announce we'll do a our favourite casting in future, plus there's a brief discussion of Spotify Wrapped.

]]> We discuss Rachel's favourite Emma and announce we'll do a our favourite casting in future, plus there's a brief discussion of Spotify Wrapped.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-18404657 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300 1797 8 65 full false Emma adaptations: 1996 ITV Emma adaptations: 1996 ITV The unsexy Andrew Davies adaptation with the exquisite Kate Beckinsale.

]]> The unsexy Andrew Davies adaptation with the exquisite Kate Beckinsale.

]]> Buzzsprout-18156622 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300 1219 8 63 full false Emma adaptations: 1996 Movie Emma adaptations: 1996 Movie Rachel isn't a fan of the Gwyneth movie - she fell asleep twice!

]]> Rachel isn't a fan of the Gwyneth movie - she fell asleep twice!

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-18161609 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300 1622 8 62 full false Emma adaptations: 2020 Emma adaptations: 2020 Amanda joins us to discuss the 2020 adaptation of Emma. Excellent casting all around and we reiterate our desire for Miranda Hart to do a one woman show of every Austen.

]]> Amanda joins us to discuss the 2020 adaptation of Emma. Excellent casting all around and we reiterate our desire for Miranda Hart to do a one woman show of every Austen.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-18115540 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300 2302 8 60 full false Emma adaptations: Clueless Emma adaptations: Clueless Rachel tries to argue that Clueless isn't the best adaptation of Emma and fails to convince herself. With special guest Amanda.

]]> Rachel tries to argue that Clueless isn't the best adaptation of Emma and fails to convince herself. With special guest Amanda.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-18087608 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +1300 2140 8 59 full false Emma adaptations: Vanessa Kelly author of Murder at Donwell Abbey Emma adaptations: Vanessa Kelly author of Murder at Donwell Abbey Murder at Donwell Abbey features Emma Knightley (nee Woodhouse) playing detective to solve a murder that occurred at Donwell Abbey during the engagement party of Mr Woodhouse and Miss Bates.

Author Vanessa Kelly joins me to discuss her earlier titles, the first book in this series (which you don't need to read before delving into this one) and her future plans.

You can read the first chapter and pre-order your copy of Murder at Donwell Abbey on Vanessa's website.

Release date: 25 November 2025

]]> Murder at Donwell Abbey features Emma Knightley (nee Woodhouse) playing detective to solve a murder that occurred at Donwell Abbey during the engagement party of Mr Woodhouse and Miss Bates.

Author Vanessa Kelly joins me to discuss her earlier titles, the first book in this series (which you don't need to read before delving into this one) and her future plans.

You can read the first chapter and pre-order your copy of Murder at Donwell Abbey on Vanessa's website.

Release date: 25 November 2025

]]> Buzzsprout-18221676 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +1300 1531 8 60 full false Emma adaptations: Em by Sam Brooks Emma adaptations: Em by Sam Brooks We discuss the script for Em and beg someone to stage it

You can access the script here: https://www.playmarket.org.nz/bookshop/playmarket-manuscripts/em


]]> We discuss the script for Em and beg someone to stage it

You can access the script here: https://www.playmarket.org.nz/bookshop/playmarket-manuscripts/em


]]> Buzzsprout-17990735 Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +1300 1475 8 58 full false Emma and Taylor Swift Emma and Taylor Swift Join us to discuss a few Taylor Swift songs and how they related to Emma.

As I love to do at the end of each season I bring my two special interests together and make Rachel join me.

]]> Join us to discuss a few Taylor Swift songs and how they related to Emma.

As I love to do at the end of each season I bring my two special interests together and make Rachel join me.

]]> Buzzsprout-17986886 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +1300 1590 8 57 full false Emma: the sexy bits Emma: the sexy bits Dr Alice Nagle of Austen After Dark and Fetch the Smelling Salts joins me to discuss what's going on behind closed bedroom doors in Emma

]]> Dr Alice Nagle of Austen After Dark and Fetch the Smelling Salts joins me to discuss what's going on behind closed bedroom doors in Emma

]]> Buzzsprout-18066085 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +1300 1737 8 56 full false Emma Chapter 55 Emma Chapter 55 Austen ties up all the loose ends neatly

]]> Austen ties up all the loose ends neatly

]]> Buzzsprout-17953595 Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +1300 643 8 55 full false Emma Chapter 54 Emma Chapter 54 Harriet is engaged, Mr Woodhouse is a proud Grandpa. We discuss who we'd rather date - Knightley or Frank.

Plus there's a new t-shirt!

]]> Harriet is engaged, Mr Woodhouse is a proud Grandpa. We discuss who we'd rather date - Knightley or Frank.

Plus there's a new t-shirt!

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-17949255 Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +1300 872 8 54 full false Emma Chapter 53 Emma Chapter 53 Mrs Weston has her baby and Mr Woodhouse is babied

]]> Mrs Weston has her baby and Mr Woodhouse is babied

]]> Buzzsprout-17943390 Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +1300 576 8 53 full false Emma Chapter 52 Emma Chapter 52 Mrs Elton is eager to spill the tea and show her superiority

]]> Mrs Elton is eager to spill the tea and show her superiority

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-17929704 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +1300 867 8 52 full false Emma Chapter 51 Emma Chapter 51 Mr Knightley gives more advice on being a good man as he reads Franks letter

]]> Mr Knightley gives more advice on being a good man as he reads Franks letter

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-17825643 Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1200 669 8 51 full false Emma Chapter 50 Emma Chapter 50 Emma reads Frank’s letter to Mrs Weston

Rachel forgets that I already made the requested “Mrs Elton Sucks” t-shirt (you can get one here)

]]> Emma reads Frank’s letter to Mrs Weston

Rachel forgets that I already made the requested “Mrs Elton Sucks” t-shirt (you can get one here)

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-17803955 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1200 983 8 50 full false Emma Chapter 49 Emma Chapter 49 Mr Knightley returns and confesses all! Rachel hijacks the podcast greetings and tells us about Pirates of the Caribbean 3

]]> Mr Knightley returns and confesses all! Rachel hijacks the podcast greetings and tells us about Pirates of the Caribbean 3

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-17740348 Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1200 909 8 49 full false Emma Chapter 48 Emma Chapter 48 There is a lot of awkward going around and we consider different partnerships than Austen did

]]> There is a lot of awkward going around and we consider different partnerships than Austen did

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-17713732 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1200 1135 8 48 full false Emma Chapter 47 Emma Chapter 47 Emma discovers that Harriet is into Mr Knightley just as she discovers that she, herself, is too!

]]> Emma discovers that Harriet is into Mr Knightley just as she discovers that she, herself, is too!

]]> Buzzsprout-17548840 Sat, 30 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +1200 976 8 47 full false Emma Chapter 46 Emma Chapter 46 Frank and Jane are engaged! But we're not sure if he really deserves her

]]> Frank and Jane are engaged! But we're not sure if he really deserves her

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-17702459 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 701 8 46 full false Emma Chapter 45 Emma Chapter 45 The Great Mrs Churchill is Dead. 

Does Miss Bates know about Jane and Frank?

]]> The Great Mrs Churchill is Dead. 

Does Miss Bates know about Jane and Frank?

]]> Buzzsprout-17549761 Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 622 8 45 full false Emma Chapter 44 Emma Chapter 44 Emma flakes on apologising to Miss Bates

]]> Emma flakes on apologising to Miss Bates

]]> Buzzsprout-17586166 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 749 8 44 full false Emma Chapter 43 Emma Chapter 43 It’s here, possibly the worst (ie most uncomfortable) chapter Austen ever wrote; Boxhill

]]> It’s here, possibly the worst (ie most uncomfortable) chapter Austen ever wrote; Boxhill

]]> Buzzsprout-17598276 Sat, 02 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 1658 8 43 full false Emma Chapter 42 Emma Chapter 42 There is drama in the strawberry fields of Donwell

]]> There is drama in the strawberry fields of Donwell

]]> Buzzsprout-17528044 Sat, 26 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +1200 1391 8 42 full false Emma Chapter 41 Emma Chapter 41 Mr Knightley is suspicious but Rachel suspects Miss Bates could keep a secret


]]> Mr Knightley is suspicious but Rachel suspects Miss Bates could keep a secret


]]> Buzzsprout-17513696 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +1200 1092 8 41 full false Emma Chapter 40 Emma Chapter 40 Harriet discards her obsession with Mr Elton and declares she will never marry her new love

]]> Harriet discards her obsession with Mr Elton and declares she will never marry her new love

]]> Buzzsprout-17441181 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +1200 849 8 40 full false Emma Chapter 39 Emma Chapter 39 Frank is a hero, Harriet is a damsel in distress and everyone is using racial slurs

The quote from Persuasion was “this pathetic piece of family history”

]]> Frank is a hero, Harriet is a damsel in distress and everyone is using racial slurs

The quote from Persuasion was “this pathetic piece of family history”

]]> Buzzsprout-17415909 Sat, 05 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +1200 1241 8 39 full false Emma Chapter 38 Emma Chapter 38 We discuss the dedication of Emma to the Prince Regent and propose that Miranda Hart does a one woman adaptation of Austen which some how segues into the muppets - oh and it's the ball.


]]> We discuss the dedication of Emma to the Prince Regent and propose that Miranda Hart does a one woman adaptation of Austen which some how segues into the muppets - oh and it's the ball.


]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-17394336 Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +1200 1463 8 38 full false Emma Chapter 37 Emma Chapter 37 Is Emma vain or does her behaviour make sense based on Frank's behaviour?


]]> Is Emma vain or does her behaviour make sense based on Frank's behaviour?


]]> Buzzsprout-17337585 Sat, 21 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +1200 790 8 37 full false Emma Chapter 36 Emma Chapter 36 Mrs Elton has a tennis match conversation with Mr Weston, we discuss Frank's childhood

Ok so I made another t-shirt

Talking about Sense and Sensibility, Austen said: “I can no more forget it than a mother can forget her sucking child.”

]]> Mrs Elton has a tennis match conversation with Mr Weston, we discuss Frank's childhood

Ok so I made another t-shirt

Talking about Sense and Sensibility, Austen said: “I can no more forget it than a mother can forget her sucking child.”

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-17317621 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +1200 1190 8 36 full false Emma Chapter 35 Emma Chapter 35 TW: Slavery, racism

Mrs Elton is rude and Frank is coming back!

And I made a shirt...


]]> TW: Slavery, racism

Mrs Elton is rude and Frank is coming back!

And I made a shirt...


]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-17294483 Sat, 07 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +1200 1247 8 35 full false Emma Chapter 34 Emma Chapter 34 Mrs Elton sucks and is a bully at the dinner party Emma throws for her

Of course I made the tshirt


]]> Mrs Elton sucks and is a bully at the dinner party Emma throws for her

Of course I made the tshirt


]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-17251654 Sat, 31 May 2025 00:00:00 +1200 1427 8 34 full false Emma Chapter 33 Emma Chapter 33 Mrs Elton sucks, Mr Elton would be a better person had he married a better wife (as would many men in Austen), Mr Knightley isn’t in love with Jane Fairfax

I mention Pride & Promiscuity: the lost sex scenes of Jane Austen by Arielle Eckstut

Apologies for some background noise

]]> Mrs Elton sucks, Mr Elton would be a better person had he married a better wife (as would many men in Austen), Mr Knightley isn’t in love with Jane Fairfax

I mention Pride & Promiscuity: the lost sex scenes of Jane Austen by Arielle Eckstut

Apologies for some background noise

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-17201476 Sat, 24 May 2025 00:00:00 +1200 1145 8 33 full false Emma Chapter 32 Emma Chapter 32 Mrs Elton arrives and she sucks

Harriet has no idea about money and we have no idea about social rules

]]> Mrs Elton arrives and she sucks

Harriet has no idea about money and we have no idea about social rules

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-17166424 Sat, 17 May 2025 00:00:00 +1200 1632 8 32 full false Emma Chapter 31 Emma Chapter 31 Mr Elton is a topic of conversation again and Emma has to console Harriet

]]> Mr Elton is a topic of conversation again and Emma has to console Harriet

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-17046702 Sat, 10 May 2025 00:00:00 +1200 653 8 31 full false Interview with Fergus Grady, director of the French Film Festival Interview with Fergus Grady, director of the French Film Festival Check out the Intrepid French Film Festival Aotearoa and especially Jane Austen Wrecked My Life throughout the country May-June 2025

Come to the May meeting to win tickets!

]]> Check out the Intrepid French Film Festival Aotearoa and especially Jane Austen Wrecked My Life throughout the country May-June 2025

Come to the May meeting to win tickets!

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-17098796 Mon, 05 May 2025 13:00:00 +1200 399 full false Emma Chapter 30 Emma Chapter 30 Emma thinks she's in love with Frank. We talk a lot about slogans for t-shirts (and I made one)


]]> Emma thinks she's in love with Frank. We talk a lot about slogans for t-shirts (and I made one)


]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-17046663 Sat, 03 May 2025 00:00:00 +1200 786 8 30 full false Emma Chapter 29 Emma Chapter 29 Does Mrs Weston love Mr Weston?

Does Jane love Frank?

We mention the webseries Rational Creatures which you can find on Youtube

If you'd like to stay updated on the book I'm writing you can join my mailing list


]]> Does Mrs Weston love Mr Weston?

Does Jane love Frank?

We mention the webseries Rational Creatures which you can find on Youtube

If you'd like to stay updated on the book I'm writing you can join my mailing list


]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-16914600 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +1200 981 full false Emma Chapter 28 Emma Chapter 28 Emma is judgy, Miss Bates is the least selfish character and Mrs Weston may be the original matchmaker.


]]> Emma is judgy, Miss Bates is the least selfish character and Mrs Weston may be the original matchmaker.


]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-16845884 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +1200 923 8 28 full false Emma Chapter 27 Emma Chapter 27 Highbury is a one horse town where Miss Bates takes no breaths.

There's even a journal article about Winnie-the-Pooh: Pathology in the Hundred Acre Wood: a neurodevelopmental perspective on A.A. Milne

]]> Highbury is a one horse town where Miss Bates takes no breaths.

There's even a journal article about Winnie-the-Pooh: Pathology in the Hundred Acre Wood: a neurodevelopmental perspective on A.A. Milne

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-16837726 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +1200 963 8 27 full false Emma Chapter 26 Emma Chapter 26 Perhaps we could learn a couple of things from Emma. We decide Emma might be bi or ace. Rachel has a meet cute in a supermarket

]]> Perhaps we could learn a couple of things from Emma. We decide Emma might be bi or ace. Rachel has a meet cute in a supermarket

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-16737462 Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +1300 2278 8 26 full false Emma Chapter 25 Emma Chapter 25 Emma (Queen of Highbury) decides to grace the Coles with her presence just as the Queen (of England) once went to a wedding. Also Frank gets a haircut and Mr Woodhouse is a child...

]]> Emma (Queen of Highbury) decides to grace the Coles with her presence just as the Queen (of England) once went to a wedding. Also Frank gets a haircut and Mr Woodhouse is a child...

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-16736885 Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 1068 8 25 full false Emma Chapter 24 Emma Chapter 24 Frank is trying his hardest to see Jane (and we only see that because we know the ending)

]]> Frank is trying his hardest to see Jane (and we only see that because we know the ending)

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-16736645 Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 885 8 24 full false Emma Chapter 23 Emma Chapter 23 Frank Churchill arrives! He's an inconvenient surprise (apologies to everyone ever as I'm always early).

Where the hell does Emma get her snobby ideas from?

Rachel mentions My Parents Won't Stop Talking by Emma Hunsinger & Tillie Walden 

]]> Frank Churchill arrives! He's an inconvenient surprise (apologies to everyone ever as I'm always early).

Where the hell does Emma get her snobby ideas from?

Rachel mentions My Parents Won't Stop Talking by Emma Hunsinger & Tillie Walden 

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-16733656 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 1594 8 23 full false Emma Chapter 22 Emma Chapter 22 We learn more about the future Mrs Elton and their courtship with a segue to Taylor Swift (let me have my special interests)

]]> We learn more about the future Mrs Elton and their courtship with a segue to Taylor Swift (let me have my special interests)

]]> Buzzsprout-16650667 Sat, 08 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +1300 832 8 22 full false Emma Chapter 21 Emma Chapter 21 Gossip! Mr Elton is engaged and we discuss Jane Austen's own brief engagement


]]> Gossip! Mr Elton is engaged and we discuss Jane Austen's own brief engagement


]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-16643765 Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 1474 8 21 full false Emma Chapter 20 Emma Chapter 20 We tackle the important questions:

- Does Austen name characters after herself?

- Why is Jane a better heroine than Emma?

- Was Austen secretly gay?

- Is Emma secretly gay?


]]> We tackle the important questions:

- Does Austen name characters after herself?

- Why is Jane a better heroine than Emma?

- Was Austen secretly gay?

- Is Emma secretly gay?


]]> Buzzsprout-16642749 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +1300 1401 8 20 full false Emma Chapter 19 Emma Chapter 19 We ask the tough questions:
- Is Mrs Bates hearing loss simply selective hearing? 
- Are the Bates scamming their neighbours for free things?

We also discuss engineering hacks, the mail and how the story pivots to focus on Jane Fairfax.

]]> We ask the tough questions:
- Is Mrs Bates hearing loss simply selective hearing? 
- Are the Bates scamming their neighbours for free things?

We also discuss engineering hacks, the mail and how the story pivots to focus on Jane Fairfax.

]]> Buzzsprout-16521113 Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +1300 1173 8 19 full false Emma Chapter 18 Emma Chapter 18 We complain that Frank is a dick, compare him to Fabio; discuss Austen’s version of “if he wanted to, he would” and how Emma and Knightley love to argue-flirt.

]]> We complain that Frank is a dick, compare him to Fabio; discuss Austen’s version of “if he wanted to, he would” and how Emma and Knightley love to argue-flirt.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-16425053 Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +1300 1371 8 18 full false Emma Chapter 17 Emma Chapter 17 Rachel and I tackle such important questions as:

  • why has Emma never seen the sea if she lives on an island?
  • when did Mr Woodhouse last leave Hartfield?
  • why does Mr Elton suck so much?
  • what's the best way to get over an ex?
]]> Rachel and I tackle such important questions as:

  • why has Emma never seen the sea if she lives on an island?
  • when did Mr Woodhouse last leave Hartfield?
  • why does Mr Elton suck so much?
  • what's the best way to get over an ex?
]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-16365039 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +1300 961 8 17 full false Emma Chapter 16 Emma Chapter 16 Emma requires an entire chapter to process Mr Elton's disastrous proposal

]]> Emma requires an entire chapter to process Mr Elton's disastrous proposal

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-16322227 Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +1300 1254 8 16 full false Emma Chapter 15 Emma Chapter 15 Rachel and I are joined by a canine co-host, my niece, Daisy. We discuss the pains of managing family, politeness and unwanted male attention. 

]]> Rachel and I are joined by a canine co-host, my niece, Daisy. We discuss the pains of managing family, politeness and unwanted male attention. 

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-16221977 Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +1300 1184 8 15 full false Emma Chapter 14 Emma Chapter 14 Rachel and I discuss the difficulties of being polite and how Mrs Weston may be the best mother figure in Austen. 

]]> Rachel and I discuss the difficulties of being polite and how Mrs Weston may be the best mother figure in Austen. 

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-16199033 Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +1300 1122 8 14 full false Emma Chapter 13 Emma Chapter 13 We launch into the new year with un/lucky chapter 13, mixed signals, unclear communication, the Victorianisation of Austen, and the secret horror novel at the centre of Emma.

We mention Driving Myself Home


]]> We launch into the new year with un/lucky chapter 13, mixed signals, unclear communication, the Victorianisation of Austen, and the secret horror novel at the centre of Emma.

We mention Driving Myself Home


]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-16110804 Sat, 04 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +1300 977 8 13 full false Emma Chapter 12 Emma Chapter 12 Let's pretend I was drunk when we recorded to explain my many mistakes... we discuss gross age differences and segue into talking about Typhoid Mary.

]]> Let's pretend I was drunk when we recorded to explain my many mistakes... we discuss gross age differences and segue into talking about Typhoid Mary.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-16116706 Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +1300 686 8 12 full false Emma Chapter 11 Emma Chapter 11 As a nod to Christmas we discuss Rachel's Christmas socks (as the Christmas chapter is a couple of chapters away), we discuss visiting the sea for health and forget that we do know one of the middle Knightley children is named George.

Documentary mentioned The Supersizers go Regency: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeU1xIViOEw


]]> As a nod to Christmas we discuss Rachel's Christmas socks (as the Christmas chapter is a couple of chapters away), we discuss visiting the sea for health and forget that we do know one of the middle Knightley children is named George.

Documentary mentioned The Supersizers go Regency: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeU1xIViOEw


]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-16115404 Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +1300 1647 8 11 full false Emma Chapter 10 Emma Chapter 10 We discuss charity, and how Emma is a woman ahead of her time. 

]]> We discuss charity, and how Emma is a woman ahead of her time. 

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-16116659 Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +1300 1669 8 10 full false Emma Chapter 9 Emma Chapter 9 Rachel and I talk about communication (ha), compare Mr Collins to Mr Elton (again), I attempt to compare Harriet's book to a mix tape, Rachel tells a story about flat earthers and we talk about the different meaning of charade(s).

Corrections:
Jillian Heydt-Stevenson and Alice Chandler both think Kitty A Fair But Frozen Maid is about venereal disease

The dance from 1995 Pride and Prejudice is Mr. Beveridge's Maggot

The John Knightley's have 5 kids – 3 are mentioned by name

]]> Rachel and I talk about communication (ha), compare Mr Collins to Mr Elton (again), I attempt to compare Harriet's book to a mix tape, Rachel tells a story about flat earthers and we talk about the different meaning of charade(s).

Corrections:
Jillian Heydt-Stevenson and Alice Chandler both think Kitty A Fair But Frozen Maid is about venereal disease

The dance from 1995 Pride and Prejudice is Mr. Beveridge's Maggot

The John Knightley's have 5 kids – 3 are mentioned by name

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-16062709 Sat, 07 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +1300 2758 8 9 full false Emma Chapter 8 Emma Chapter 8 Emma and Knightley fight about Harriet (who thankfully doesn't turn up till after they've finished). Rachel and I compare Mr Elton to Mr Collins (again) and decide Miss Bates would make an excellent matchmaker.

]]> Emma and Knightley fight about Harriet (who thankfully doesn't turn up till after they've finished). Rachel and I compare Mr Elton to Mr Collins (again) and decide Miss Bates would make an excellent matchmaker.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-15953611 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +1300 1628 8 8 full false Emma Chapter 7 Emma Chapter 7 Emma begins her meddling, we are unimpressed. 

Things that suck:
- power dynamics
- public proposals
- Emma

]]> Emma begins her meddling, we are unimpressed. 

Things that suck:
- power dynamics
- public proposals
- Emma

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-15947551 Sat, 23 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +1300 1524 8 7 full false Emma Chapter 6 Emma Chapter 6 Emma wants Mr Elton to f*ck off so she can paint Harriet's portrait. Rachel and I discuss flirting, situationships, diagnose Emma with ADHD and compare Mr Elton to Mr Collins.

]]> Emma wants Mr Elton to f*ck off so she can paint Harriet's portrait. Rachel and I discuss flirting, situationships, diagnose Emma with ADHD and compare Mr Elton to Mr Collins.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-15893823 Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +1300 1469 8 6 full false Emma Chapter 5 Emma Chapter 5 In a chapter where Emma herself does not appear we compare the Westons to the Bingleys, the Woodhouses to the Elliots, Harriet to a dog (again) and weave our own queer fantasies that Mr Knightley is jealous because he's worried Harriet will steal Emma away.

]]> In a chapter where Emma herself does not appear we compare the Westons to the Bingleys, the Woodhouses to the Elliots, Harriet to a dog (again) and weave our own queer fantasies that Mr Knightley is jealous because he's worried Harriet will steal Emma away.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-15861367 Sat, 09 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +1300 1510 8 5 full false Emma Chapter 4 Emma Chapter 4 Rachel and I talk a lot about Pride and Prejudice for a podcast that is not about that novel. We also discuss Austen's brief engagement, love languages, farm animals, disparage landlords, oh and Emma’s ways of persuading Harriet and /or talking about her like she's a dog.

]]> Rachel and I talk a lot about Pride and Prejudice for a podcast that is not about that novel. We also discuss Austen's brief engagement, love languages, farm animals, disparage landlords, oh and Emma’s ways of persuading Harriet and /or talking about her like she's a dog.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-15859267 Sat, 02 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +1300 2193 8 4 full false Emma Chapter 3 Emma Chapter 3 Rachel and I discover that we may in fact be Mr Woodhouse, and discuss
- gossip (check out this reel)
- Miss Bates comparison to Emma
- Mr Woodhouse's social circle compared to the three witches from Macbeth
- queer vibes and how neither of us can talk to girls

We also suggest a Regency Dragons Den!!! (honestly I thought a dating show would be the first reality TV we discussed reading Emma)


]]> Rachel and I discover that we may in fact be Mr Woodhouse, and discuss
- gossip (check out this reel)
- Miss Bates comparison to Emma
- Mr Woodhouse's social circle compared to the three witches from Macbeth
- queer vibes and how neither of us can talk to girls

We also suggest a Regency Dragons Den!!! (honestly I thought a dating show would be the first reality TV we discussed reading Emma)


]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-15777768 Sat, 26 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +1300 1643 8 3 full false Emma Chapter 2 Emma Chapter 2 Rachel and I discuss the British empire, the structure of the economy and society, what to do when you can’t support your children, mutually supportive relationships, how men are scared of powerful women, and round off the episode by comparing the Fast and the Furious to Jane Austen.

]]> Rachel and I discuss the British empire, the structure of the economy and society, what to do when you can’t support your children, mutually supportive relationships, how men are scared of powerful women, and round off the episode by comparing the Fast and the Furious to Jane Austen.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-15678978 Sat, 19 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +1300 2262 8 2 full false Emma Chapter 1 Emma Chapter 1 Rachel and I discuss:
- Why is the opening line not as famous as P&P?
- The impact of Emma’s upbringing and family dynamics on her personality
- What the Knightley's future sex life will look like

Rachel introduces us to the “Pilious panic” and why she behaves in public. Plus we segue into praise of Emma Thompson.


]]> Rachel and I discuss:
- Why is the opening line not as famous as P&P?
- The impact of Emma’s upbringing and family dynamics on her personality
- What the Knightley's future sex life will look like

Rachel introduces us to the “Pilious panic” and why she behaves in public. Plus we segue into praise of Emma Thompson.


]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-15592529 Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +1300 2002 8 1 full false Emma: introducing co-host Rachel Pilois Emma: introducing co-host Rachel Pilois Rachel is a book seller at Unity Books and quite possibly as obsessed with Austen as I am! She'll be joining me this season to discuss Emma.

Rachel mentions The Lizzie Bennet Diaries. Also check out the 10 year re-watch with star Ashley Clements.

]]> Rachel is a book seller at Unity Books and quite possibly as obsessed with Austen as I am! She'll be joining me this season to discuss Emma.

Rachel mentions The Lizzie Bennet Diaries. Also check out the 10 year re-watch with star Ashley Clements.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-15483145 Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +1300 423 8 full false Northanger Abbey: Taylor Swift Lyrics Northanger Abbey: Taylor Swift Lyrics Wrapping up the series on Northanger Abbey here are Taylor Swift lyrics that suit some of the characters

Songs mentioned: Betty, Clara Bow, The Alchemy, The Bolter, Paper Rings, Blank Space, I Bet You Think About Me, Karma, So Long London, Bad Blood, Seven, No Body No Crime, Thank you Aimee, Cassandra, The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived

]]> Wrapping up the series on Northanger Abbey here are Taylor Swift lyrics that suit some of the characters

Songs mentioned: Betty, Clara Bow, The Alchemy, The Bolter, Paper Rings, Blank Space, I Bet You Think About Me, Karma, So Long London, Bad Blood, Seven, No Body No Crime, Thank you Aimee, Cassandra, The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-15196193 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +1200 787 7 36 full false Northanger Abbey Adaptation: The Cate Morland Chronicles Northanger Abbey Adaptation: The Cate Morland Chronicles Amme joins me to discuss The Cate Morland Chronicles and schools us on fandom

]]> Amme joins me to discuss The Cate Morland Chronicles and schools us on fandom

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-15062622 Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +1200 2093 7 35 full false Northanger Abbey Adaptation: 2007 Northanger Abbey Adaptation: 2007 Emma, Bingley and a secret co-host join me to discuss the most recent TV adaptation of Northanger Abbey. We discuss excellent chemistry, whether John Thorpe might actually be hot (surely not??) and a potential t-shirt.

]]> Emma, Bingley and a secret co-host join me to discuss the most recent TV adaptation of Northanger Abbey. We discuss excellent chemistry, whether John Thorpe might actually be hot (surely not??) and a potential t-shirt.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14890058 Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +1200 2557 7 34 full false Northanger Abbey Adaptation: Northbound Northanger Abbey Adaptation: Northbound Amme and I discuss Northbound, a webseries about Catherine Morland who is bound for North college in New York. We both misname characters several times (feel free to judge us). I learn a bit about the difference between university in New Zealand and the States (Amme has attended both).

]]> Amme and I discuss Northbound, a webseries about Catherine Morland who is bound for North college in New York. We both misname characters several times (feel free to judge us). I learn a bit about the difference between university in New Zealand and the States (Amme has attended both).

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14748461 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +1200 1895 7 33 full false Northanger Abbey Adaptation: 1987 Northanger Abbey Adaptation: 1987 Emma revisits her memories of this adaptation and has theories about aesthetics, casting and story changes (seriously, she's so good at this)

]]> Emma revisits her memories of this adaptation and has theories about aesthetics, casting and story changes (seriously, she's so good at this)

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14621518 Sat, 31 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +1200 2009 7 32 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 31 Northanger Abbey Chapter 31 It's the final chapter! Amme manages to squeeze her two cents in at the end (even though it's Emma's chapter)

Emma thinks children need to be disobedient for their growth and we enjoy Austen putting her own voice into the narrative

]]> It's the final chapter! Amme manages to squeeze her two cents in at the end (even though it's Emma's chapter)

Emma thinks children need to be disobedient for their growth and we enjoy Austen putting her own voice into the narrative

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14224312 Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +1200 1057 7 31 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 30 Northanger Abbey Chapter 30 Amme rants, a lot, is gobsmacked by the Moreland’s calculous-bank-of-mum-and-dad and decides John Thorpe has never had to suffer consequences


]]> Amme rants, a lot, is gobsmacked by the Moreland’s calculous-bank-of-mum-and-dad and decides John Thorpe has never had to suffer consequences


]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14223811 Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +1200 996 7 30 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 29 Northanger Abbey Chapter 29 Mrs Moreland lectures while Catherine thinks of Henry

]]> Mrs Moreland lectures while Catherine thinks of Henry

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14223166 Sat, 10 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +1200 939 7 29 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 28 Northanger Abbey Chapter 28 Eleanor gives Catherine money for the train after a night out drinking and tells her to text when she’s home safe

(Amme's interpretation)

]]> Eleanor gives Catherine money for the train after a night out drinking and tells her to text when she’s home safe

(Amme's interpretation)

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14221215 Sat, 03 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +1200 787 7 28 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 27 Northanger Abbey Chapter 27 Emma calls me out for continuing to be obsessed over whether Captain Tilney proposed as we discuss Isabella's letter

]]> Emma calls me out for continuing to be obsessed over whether Captain Tilney proposed as we discuss Isabella's letter

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14212597 Sat, 27 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +1200 509 7 27 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 26 Northanger Abbey Chapter 26 Amme and I discuss the nature of gossip / scandal while Catherine worries about meeting Captain Tilney when she should be happy his engagement has taken the heat off her

]]> Amme and I discuss the nature of gossip / scandal while Catherine worries about meeting Captain Tilney when she should be happy his engagement has taken the heat off her

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14207718 Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +1200 619 7 26 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 25 Northanger Abbey Chapter 25 Emma and I discuss Gothic novels v video games v horror films

]]> Emma and I discuss Gothic novels v video games v horror films

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14207075 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +1200 1085 7 25 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 24 Northanger Abbey Chapter 24 It’s that chapter. It has arrived.

We apologise to all 17 year olds, we were once 17 too.

Amme thinks General Tilney, though not a murderer, was probably a wife beater.

]]> It’s that chapter. It has arrived.

We apologise to all 17 year olds, we were once 17 too.

Amme thinks General Tilney, though not a murderer, was probably a wife beater.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14203880 Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +1200 795 7 24 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 23 Northanger Abbey Chapter 23 Catherine tours the Abbey and can see straight through General Tilney

]]> Catherine tours the Abbey and can see straight through General Tilney

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14023446 Sat, 29 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +1200 609 7 23 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 22 Northanger Abbey Chapter 22 Amme and I try to figure out whether Henry is flirting or being condescending, if General Tilney is a hipster (are hipsters still a thing?) and Amme gives investment advice


]]> Amme and I try to figure out whether Henry is flirting or being condescending, if General Tilney is a hipster (are hipsters still a thing?) and Amme gives investment advice


]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14198716 Sat, 22 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +1200 963 7 22 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 21 Northanger Abbey Chapter 21 Catherine examines her room and the Captain reveals his true self.

]]> Catherine examines her room and the Captain reveals his true self.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14023406 Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +1200 581 7 21 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 20 Northanger Abbey Chapter 20 Amme thinks Captain Tilney is being supportive of the relationship (I bite my tongue). We discuss understanding castles and carriages from a modern perspective

Our canine co-host is less quiet this episode

]]> Amme thinks Captain Tilney is being supportive of the relationship (I bite my tongue). We discuss understanding castles and carriages from a modern perspective

Our canine co-host is less quiet this episode

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14198461 Sat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +1200 870 7 20 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 19 Northanger Abbey Chapter 19 Emma and I discuss how Henry is supportive and validating but manages to stay objective when Catherine comes to him with concerns about his brothers flirting with her sister-in-law-to-be.

]]> Emma and I discuss how Henry is supportive and validating but manages to stay objective when Catherine comes to him with concerns about his brothers flirting with her sister-in-law-to-be.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14022569 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +1200 652 7 19 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 18 Northanger Abbey Chapter 18 Catherine refuses to be gas lit by Isabella yet somehow still believes Isabella only means well

]]> Catherine refuses to be gas lit by Isabella yet somehow still believes Isabella only means well

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14194986 Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +1200 463 7 18 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 17 Northanger Abbey Chapter 17 Emma points out similarities between General Tilney and the Thorpes, we discuss what constitutes public triumph and how we're being set up for Northanger Abbey.

]]> Emma points out similarities between General Tilney and the Thorpes, we discuss what constitutes public triumph and how we're being set up for Northanger Abbey.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14020590 Sat, 18 May 2024 00:00:00 +1200 476 7 17 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 16 Northanger Abbey Chapter 16 The third Tilney sibling appears and makes Catherine doubt her dear Isabella

]]> The third Tilney sibling appears and makes Catherine doubt her dear Isabella

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14194586 Sat, 11 May 2024 00:00:00 +1200 559 7 16 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 15 Northanger Abbey Chapter 15 Emma and I discuss the screwed up family dynamics of the Thorpes and the time of reasonable expectation

We did look for "One Wedding Brings on Another" but the only reference was to this book

]]> Emma and I discuss the screwed up family dynamics of the Thorpes and the time of reasonable expectation

We did look for "One Wedding Brings on Another" but the only reference was to this book

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14014517 Sat, 04 May 2024 00:00:00 +1200 1114 7 15 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 14 Northanger Abbey Chapter 14 Amme schools us on linguistics (descriptivism over prescriptivisim) and I prove how very old and out of touch I am with modern language usage

I introduce Amme to Jane Austen’s History of England and mention Blackadder beating up Shakespeare

]]> Amme schools us on linguistics (descriptivism over prescriptivisim) and I prove how very old and out of touch I am with modern language usage

I introduce Amme to Jane Austen’s History of England and mention Blackadder beating up Shakespeare

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14194268 Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +1200 917 7 14 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 13 Northanger Abbey Chapter 13 Emma and I cheer Catherine as she grows a spine and stands up for herself

]]> Emma and I cheer Catherine as she grows a spine and stands up for herself

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14008857 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +1200 773 7 13 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 12 Northanger Abbey Chapter 12 Amme thinks General Tilney is too smart to fall for John Thorpe’s shit and suggests that John Thorpe is a gambler 

]]> Amme thinks General Tilney is too smart to fall for John Thorpe’s shit and suggests that John Thorpe is a gambler 

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14171632 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +1200 615 7 12 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 11 Northanger Abbey Chapter 11 Emma and I discuss how Mrs Allen has failed as a chaperone and enjoy hating on the Thorpes

]]> Emma and I discuss how Mrs Allen has failed as a chaperone and enjoy hating on the Thorpes

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14006141 Sat, 06 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +1300 559 7 11 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 10 Northanger Abbey Chapter 10 Amme and I discuss how Catherine reveals her crush to both Tilney's while the Thorpe's continue to talk too much

]]> Amme and I discuss how Catherine reveals her crush to both Tilney's while the Thorpe's continue to talk too much

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14164663 Sat, 30 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +1300 1017 7 10 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 9 Northanger Abbey Chapter 9 Emma and I discuss the hyperbole of the Thorpe siblings.

]]> Emma and I discuss the hyperbole of the Thorpe siblings.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14002237 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +1300 659 7 9 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 8 Northanger Abbey Chapter 8 Amme and I discuss the return of Mr Tilney! I struggle with the James/John of it all while Austen takes several stabs at Isabella.

]]> Amme and I discuss the return of Mr Tilney! I struggle with the James/John of it all while Austen takes several stabs at Isabella.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14164384 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +1300 533 7 8 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 7 Northanger Abbey Chapter 7 Emma and I discuss how John Thorpe is the worst and Jane Austen's love of tall men.

]]> Emma and I discuss how John Thorpe is the worst and Jane Austen's love of tall men.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-13989219 Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +1300 844 7 7 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 6 Northanger Abbey Chapter 6 In this episode we discuss:
-How to pronounce Udolpho
-Jane Austen’s impact on random books still existing 200 years later
Amme praises the letter format and defines “pick me girls”

Amme mentions:
Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn

]]> In this episode we discuss:
-How to pronounce Udolpho
-Jane Austen’s impact on random books still existing 200 years later
Amme praises the letter format and defines “pick me girls”

Amme mentions:
Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn

]]> Buzzsprout-14163811 Sat, 02 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +1300 624 7 6 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 5 Northanger Abbey Chapter 5 Emma and I discuss the duties of friendship, Austen's defence of novels, and whether conflict is necessary

We mention a lot of books:
Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

The Child that Books Built by Francis Spufford

The Beach Trap by Ali Brady

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

The History of England by Jane Austen (from the Juvenilia)
Fredrick and Elfrida by Jane Austen (from the Juvenilia)

]]> Emma and I discuss the duties of friendship, Austen's defence of novels, and whether conflict is necessary

We mention a lot of books:
Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

The Child that Books Built by Francis Spufford

The Beach Trap by Ali Brady

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

The History of England by Jane Austen (from the Juvenilia)
Fredrick and Elfrida by Jane Austen (from the Juvenilia)

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-13987784 Sat, 24 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +1300 1164 7 5 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 4 Northanger Abbey Chapter 4 Amme and I discuss:
- The pump room
- True friendship
- The Thorpes
- Is Catherine gay?

Amme mentions Daniel Fox on Instagram (his hell videos are worth a watch too)

]]> Amme and I discuss:
- The pump room
- True friendship
- The Thorpes
- Is Catherine gay?

Amme mentions Daniel Fox on Instagram (his hell videos are worth a watch too)

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14159806 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +1300 577 7 4 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 3 Northanger Abbey Chapter 3 Emma and I discuss love, flirting and muslin (all the essentials)

I mention The Thing About Austen Podcast

]]> Emma and I discuss love, flirting and muslin (all the essentials)

I mention The Thing About Austen Podcast

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-13967812 Sat, 10 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +1300 590 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 2 Northanger Abbey Chapter 2 Amme joins me to discuss:
- Why you shouldn’t name your child after a virtue
- Fae bargains
- The rules for taking someone to a mosh pit for the first time
- What accessory Catherine is
- The real "truth universally acknowledged"


]]> Amme joins me to discuss:
- Why you shouldn’t name your child after a virtue
- Fae bargains
- The rules for taking someone to a mosh pit for the first time
- What accessory Catherine is
- The real "truth universally acknowledged"


]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14159709 Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +1300 739 7 2 full false Northanger Abbey Chapter 1 Northanger Abbey Chapter 1 Emma is joining me on the odd chapters. In this episode we discuss heroines, Mary Su characters, we discover a mistake in an end note and do a brief run down of the history of the publication of Northanger Abbey.

]]> Emma is joining me on the odd chapters. In this episode we discuss heroines, Mary Su characters, we discover a mistake in an end note and do a brief run down of the history of the publication of Northanger Abbey.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-13965668 Sat, 27 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +1300 934 7 2 full false Meet your hosts for Northanger Abbey Meet your hosts for Northanger Abbey You know Emma and Amme from the last season, they are back to co-host as we read Northanger Abbey, each comes with a canine co-host

This episode is very unstructured, enjoy the random cuts

(Similarities in their names was entirely coincidental)

We mention: Dracula Daily, Synchronous Emma, The Rosenbach

]]> You know Emma and Amme from the last season, they are back to co-host as we read Northanger Abbey, each comes with a canine co-host

This episode is very unstructured, enjoy the random cuts

(Similarities in their names was entirely coincidental)

We mention: Dracula Daily, Synchronous Emma, The Rosenbach

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-14224744 Sat, 20 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +1300 434 7 0 full false Rational Creatures Episodes 17-18 Rational Creatures Episodes 17-18 Ant and I discuss the importance of money in decision making, tokenism and he has some hot takes on characters.

You can find Rational Creatures on YouTube, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter and their Website

]]> Ant and I discuss the importance of money in decision making, tokenism and he has some hot takes on characters.

You can find Rational Creatures on YouTube, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter and their Website

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-13479280 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +1300 2457 6 9 full false Rational Creatures Episodes 15-16 Rational Creatures Episodes 15-16 Kristina Pupo (Ana) and Ayelen Barrios (Co-Creator) join me to discuss the difference between filming vlogs and regular filming. Kristina shares how supportive the whole team was when tragedy struck during production.

The song we're talking about is Crush by Tessa Violet, the theme for Earnest 101 (and my most listened to song of 2018)

You can find Rational Creatures on YouTube, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter and their Website

]]> Kristina Pupo (Ana) and Ayelen Barrios (Co-Creator) join me to discuss the difference between filming vlogs and regular filming. Kristina shares how supportive the whole team was when tragedy struck during production.

The song we're talking about is Crush by Tessa Violet, the theme for Earnest 101 (and my most listened to song of 2018)

You can find Rational Creatures on YouTube, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter and their Website

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-13015444 Sat, 06 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +1300 1487 6 8 full false Rational Creatures Episodes 13-14 Rational Creatures Episodes 13-14 Benjamin Mills (Ben) and Hazel Jeffs (Co-Creator) join me to discuss cultural differences and the happy ending for my favourite couple.

You can find Benjamin on Instagram

You can find Rational Creatures on YouTube, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter and their Website

]]> Benjamin Mills (Ben) and Hazel Jeffs (Co-Creator) join me to discuss cultural differences and the happy ending for my favourite couple.

You can find Benjamin on Instagram

You can find Rational Creatures on YouTube, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter and their Website

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-12928262 Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1300 900 6 7 full false Rational Creatures Episodes 11-12 Rational Creatures Episodes 11-12 Cooper Bohn (Elliot) and Jessamyn Leigh (Co-Creator) join me to discuss early "cruddy" creative work, literary webseries, funding and, the impact of Covid

You can find Cooper on Instagram

You can find Rational Creatures on YouTube, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter and their Website

]]> Cooper Bohn (Elliot) and Jessamyn Leigh (Co-Creator) join me to discuss early "cruddy" creative work, literary webseries, funding and, the impact of Covid

You can find Cooper on Instagram

You can find Rational Creatures on YouTube, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter and their Website

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-12893149 Sat, 23 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1300 1293 6 6 full false Rational Creatures Episodes 9-10 Rational Creatures Episodes 9-10 Anya Steiner (Co-Creator) and Derek Quesada (Louis) join me to discuss Louis's arc, how I'm more invested in him and Ben, cinematography choices and, Derek's ideas for a spin off.

You can find Derek on Instagram and his website

You can find Rational Creatures on YouTube, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter and their Website

]]> Anya Steiner (Co-Creator) and Derek Quesada (Louis) join me to discuss Louis's arc, how I'm more invested in him and Ben, cinematography choices and, Derek's ideas for a spin off.

You can find Derek on Instagram and his website

You can find Rational Creatures on YouTube, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter and their Website

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-12887915 Sat, 16 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1300 1195 6 5 full false Rational Creatures Episodes 7-8 Rational Creatures Episodes 7-8 Ant and I discuss relationships in your 20's and the parallels between Fred/Ana and Louis/Ben.

You can find Rational Creatures on YouTube, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter and their Website

]]> Ant and I discuss relationships in your 20's and the parallels between Fred/Ana and Louis/Ben.

You can find Rational Creatures on YouTube, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter and their Website

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-13209387 Sat, 09 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1300 876 6 4 full false Rational Creatures Episodes 5-6 Rational Creatures Episodes 5-6 Ant and I discuss how much easier it is to get your creativity out there with technology, awkward stares and swapping dogs for kids

You can find Rational Creatures on YouTube, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter and their Website

]]> Ant and I discuss how much easier it is to get your creativity out there with technology, awkward stares and swapping dogs for kids

You can find Rational Creatures on YouTube, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter and their Website

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-13122061 Sat, 02 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1300 820 6 3 full false Rational Creatures Episodes 3-4 Rational Creatures Episodes 3-4 Leticia Julian (Charlie) and Jessamyn Leigh (Co-Creator) join me to discuss if Ana is a Disney Princess, how shaving takes years off your life as well as a slight segue into Michelle Yeoh's historic Oscar win.

You can find Rational Creatures on YouTube, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter and their Website

]]> Leticia Julian (Charlie) and Jessamyn Leigh (Co-Creator) join me to discuss if Ana is a Disney Princess, how shaving takes years off your life as well as a slight segue into Michelle Yeoh's historic Oscar win.

You can find Rational Creatures on YouTube, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter and their Website

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-12865581 Sat, 25 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +1300 1280 6 2 full false Rational Creatures Episodes 1-2 Rational Creatures Episodes 1-2 Welcome to Season 6: Rational Creatures, a contemporary webseries based on Persuasion

My guest today is Ant Davies who works in film. We discuss how little he knows about Persuasion and web series, he has some great insights into the characters similar journeys

Ashley Clements and Brendan Bradley discuss reasons for and against including credits in The Look Back Diaries Episode 112

You can find Rational Creatures on YouTube, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter and their Website

]]> Welcome to Season 6: Rational Creatures, a contemporary webseries based on Persuasion

My guest today is Ant Davies who works in film. We discuss how little he knows about Persuasion and web series, he has some great insights into the characters similar journeys

Ashley Clements and Brendan Bradley discuss reasons for and against including credits in The Look Back Diaries Episode 112

You can find Rational Creatures on YouTube, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter and their Website

]]> Buzzsprout-13059371 Sat, 18 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +1300 489 6 1 full false Lady Susan Conclusion Lady Susan Conclusion "Letter" 0.31

Discussion 5.34

The final episode of Lady Susan is just me sharing Austen's conclusion, how much I enjoyed this read and plans for the future.

If you'd like to do a "private podcast" with me you can book a time.

]]> "Letter" 0.31

Discussion 5.34

The final episode of Lady Susan is just me sharing Austen's conclusion, how much I enjoyed this read and plans for the future.

If you'd like to do a "private podcast" with me you can book a time.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-13886813 Sat, 11 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +1300 693 5 42 full false Lady Susan Letter 41 Lady Susan Letter 41 Letter 0.46

Discussion 3.19


Cheryl joins me to discuss the final letter of Lady Susan - but it's not quite the end

You can find JANSA Hawai'i on Facebook and Instagram


]]> Letter 0.46

Discussion 3.19


Cheryl joins me to discuss the final letter of Lady Susan - but it's not quite the end

You can find JANSA Hawai'i on Facebook and Instagram


]]> Buzzsprout-13865371 Sat, 04 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +1300 1140 5 41 full false Lady Susan Letter 40 Lady Susan Letter 40 Letter 0.14

Discussion 1.33

Amme joins me to discuss the joys of Reginald's relatives in the face of his misery and suggest a Lady Susan / Sherlock Homes au 

]]> Letter 0.14

Discussion 1.33

Amme joins me to discuss the joys of Reginald's relatives in the face of his misery and suggest a Lady Susan / Sherlock Homes au 

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-13775592 Sat, 28 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +1300 751 5 40 full false Lady Susan Letter 39 Lady Susan Letter 39 Raewyn joins me to discuss whether irritating someone to death counts as murder, eloping and one of our countries founding fathers who participated in that act.

Letter 0.16

Discussion 2.05

]]> Raewyn joins me to discuss whether irritating someone to death counts as murder, eloping and one of our countries founding fathers who participated in that act.

Letter 0.16

Discussion 2.05

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-13400677 Sat, 21 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +1300 865 5 39 full false Lady Susan Letter 38 Lady Susan Letter 38 Letter 0.18

Discussion 1.45

Heather joins me to discuss preparing for visitors, Mrs Manwaring's fate and she gives us a wee history lesson

Mel Buttle sketch
Bride and Prejudice (on TVNZ)

Retellings of Pride and Prejudice with other cultural perspectives I've enjoyed:
Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin
Unmarriageable by Soniah Kamal
Debating Darcy by Sayantani DasGupta


]]> Letter 0.18

Discussion 1.45

Heather joins me to discuss preparing for visitors, Mrs Manwaring's fate and she gives us a wee history lesson

Mel Buttle sketch
Bride and Prejudice (on TVNZ)

Retellings of Pride and Prejudice with other cultural perspectives I've enjoyed:
Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin
Unmarriageable by Soniah Kamal
Debating Darcy by Sayantani DasGupta


]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-13749958 Sat, 14 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +1300 889 full false Lady Susan Letter 37 Lady Susan Letter 37 Letter 0.17

Discussion 0.57


Amme joins me to discuss the shortest letter so far and Lady Susan's motives in writing it 

]]> Letter 0.17

Discussion 0.57


Amme joins me to discuss the shortest letter so far and Lady Susan's motives in writing it 

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-13358422 Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +1300 462 5 37 full false Lady Susan Letter 36 Lady Susan Letter 36 Letter 0.17

Discussion 2.05

Emma joins me and we discuss Mr Johnson following the gentlemen's code and how to be a true friend.


]]> Letter 0.17

Discussion 2.05

Emma joins me and we discuss Mr Johnson following the gentlemen's code and how to be a true friend.


]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-13352471 Sat, 30 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +1300 1027 5 36 full false Lady Susan Letter 35 Lady Susan Letter 35 Letter 0.17

Discussion 1.39

Amme joins me to discuss proper etiquette breakup, Mrs Manwaring's history and Lady Susan's timeline. 

The book mentioned is A Revolution Almost Beyond Expression: Jane Austen's Persuasion by Jocelyn Harris

]]> Letter 0.17

Discussion 1.39

Amme joins me to discuss proper etiquette breakup, Mrs Manwaring's history and Lady Susan's timeline. 

The book mentioned is A Revolution Almost Beyond Expression: Jane Austen's Persuasion by Jocelyn Harris

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-13341286 Sat, 23 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +1200 833 5 35 full false Lady Susan Letter 34 Lady Susan Letter 34 Emma joins me to discuss whether Reginald ever really loved Lady Susan and we briefly forget you need to address letters.

Letter 0.15

Discussion 1.12



]]> Emma joins me to discuss whether Reginald ever really loved Lady Susan and we briefly forget you need to address letters.

Letter 0.15

Discussion 1.12



]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-13319712 Sat, 16 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +1200 473 5 34 full false Lady Susan Letter 33 Lady Susan Letter 33 Amme joins me to discuss customer service - and what people really think of Lady Susan

]]> Amme joins me to discuss customer service - and what people really think of Lady Susan

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-13313227 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +1200 641 5 33 full false Lady Susan Letter 32 Lady Susan Letter 32 Emma joins me to discuss Lady Susan's current predicament and the state of her servants
 

Letter 0.15 

Discussion 1.54 

]]> Emma joins me to discuss Lady Susan's current predicament and the state of her servants
 

Letter 0.15 

Discussion 1.54 

]]> Buzzsprout-13291634 Sat, 02 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +1200 597 5 32 full false Lady Susan Letter 31 Lady Susan Letter 31 Amme joins me to discuss privacy in personal correspondence, what a great black widow Lady Susan would make and I share a personal anecdote about reading other peoples letters (which Reginald does not do) 

Letter 0.25

Discussion 1.35



]]> Amme joins me to discuss privacy in personal correspondence, what a great black widow Lady Susan would make and I share a personal anecdote about reading other peoples letters (which Reginald does not do) 

Letter 0.25

Discussion 1.35



]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-13269359 Sat, 26 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +1200 795 5 31 full false Lady Susan Letter 30 Lady Susan Letter 30 Heather Mathie joins me to discuss how you manipulate people from a distance and she compares Lady Susan to Miss Bingley even bringing Harry and Meghan into the conversation.

Letter 0.25

Discussion 4.39

You can find Heather on Twitter

]]> Heather Mathie joins me to discuss how you manipulate people from a distance and she compares Lady Susan to Miss Bingley even bringing Harry and Meghan into the conversation.

Letter 0.25

Discussion 4.39

You can find Heather on Twitter

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-13230429 Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +1200 1074 5 30 full false Lady Susan Letter 29 Lady Susan Letter 29 My guest Elsa has done her homework, we discuss the role of women, whether jealously is allowed in an affair and touch a little on rape culture.

Letter 1.32
Discussion 3.15

Elsa posts at The Jane Austen Review

]]> My guest Elsa has done her homework, we discuss the role of women, whether jealously is allowed in an affair and touch a little on rape culture.

Letter 1.32
Discussion 3.15

Elsa posts at The Jane Austen Review

]]> Buzzsprout-12703603 Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +1200 1630 5 29 full false Lady Susan Letter 28 Lady Susan Letter 28 Emma comes out of the medical closet to discuss gout and Jane Austen's last illness. We also mention food, Blackadder and how similar Mrs Johnson is or might be to Lady Susan.

Letter 0.21
Discussion 1.32

You can find Emma on Linkedin

]]> Emma comes out of the medical closet to discuss gout and Jane Austen's last illness. We also mention food, Blackadder and how similar Mrs Johnson is or might be to Lady Susan.

Letter 0.21
Discussion 1.32

You can find Emma on Linkedin

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-12669878 Sat, 05 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +1200 957 full false Lady Susan Letter 27 Lady Susan Letter 27 Letter 0.31

Discussion 3.03

Gretchen joins me to discuss Frederica's bad childhood, Mrs Vernon as a Jane Austen heroine and what happened to the Vernon's money.

You can find JANSA Hawai'i on Facebook and Instagram

]]> Letter 0.31

Discussion 3.03

Gretchen joins me to discuss Frederica's bad childhood, Mrs Vernon as a Jane Austen heroine and what happened to the Vernon's money.

You can find JANSA Hawai'i on Facebook and Instagram

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-13130485 Sat, 29 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +1200 918 5 27 full false Lady Susan Letter 26 Lady Susan Letter 26 Emma and I discuss Mrs Johnson's character development (or revelation?) and there's a bit of victim blaming going on.

Letter 0.16
Discussion 3.03

]]> Emma and I discuss Mrs Johnson's character development (or revelation?) and there's a bit of victim blaming going on.

Letter 0.16
Discussion 3.03

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-12692043 Sat, 22 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +1200 697 full false Lady Susan Letter 25 Lady Susan Letter 25 Raewyn joins me as we gleefully discuss Lady Susan's mechanisms, her self knowledge and give a bit of an update now we're back from hiatus.

Letter 0.15

Discussion 6.15

 Burnout update 15.53 

 


]]> Raewyn joins me as we gleefully discuss Lady Susan's mechanisms, her self knowledge and give a bit of an update now we're back from hiatus.

Letter 0.15

Discussion 6.15

 Burnout update 15.53 

 


]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-13059332 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +1200 1441 5 25 full false Lady Susan Letter 24 Lady Susan Letter 24 "Everything has gone wrong" but not as Reggie thinks. Amme and I shit talk Sir James, suggest Lady Susan should be on the stage and wonder what Frederica's relationship with her father was like.

Letter 0.16
Discussion 12.04

There is an extended version of this episode available for purchase or streaming with donation on Ko-Fi.

]]> "Everything has gone wrong" but not as Reggie thinks. Amme and I shit talk Sir James, suggest Lady Susan should be on the stage and wonder what Frederica's relationship with her father was like.

Letter 0.16
Discussion 12.04

There is an extended version of this episode available for purchase or streaming with donation on Ko-Fi.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-12686457 Sat, 08 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +1200 1655 full false Lady Susan Letter 23 Lady Susan Letter 23 There is a light - Reggie is getting away and he's completely changed his opinion of Frederica! Emma and I discuss servant names, surnames and titles for Lady Susan

Letter 0.14
Discussion 4.20

]]> There is a light - Reggie is getting away and he's completely changed his opinion of Frederica! Emma and I discuss servant names, surnames and titles for Lady Susan

Letter 0.14
Discussion 4.20

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-12678118 Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +1200 588 full false Burnout (with a flavour of Austen) Burnout (with a flavour of Austen) In this very vulnerable episode Raewyn and I discuss the burnout we've both been experiencing.

The podcast will be on hiatus till 1 July to give me time to work on my recovery

]]> In this very vulnerable episode Raewyn and I discuss the burnout we've both been experiencing.

The podcast will be on hiatus till 1 July to give me time to work on my recovery

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-12642096 Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +1200 1390 full false Lady Susan Letter 22 Lady Susan Letter 22 Kate joins me to discuss Letter 22, the fallout from Frederica's letter and whether Lady Susan is a narcissist...and potentially a murderer. Kate mentions Mrs Craven

Letter 1.21
Discussion 7.13

]]> Kate joins me to discuss Letter 22, the fallout from Frederica's letter and whether Lady Susan is a narcissist...and potentially a murderer. Kate mentions Mrs Craven

Letter 1.21
Discussion 7.13

]]> Buzzsprout-12605309 Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +1200 1657 5 22 full false Lady Susan Letter 21 Lady Susan Letter 21 I am joined  by real live librarian Heather to discuss Frederica's defiance and whether there are enough adaptations of Austen.

Letter .47

Discussion 2.01


You can find Heather on Twitter

]]> I am joined  by real live librarian Heather to discuss Frederica's defiance and whether there are enough adaptations of Austen.

Letter .47

Discussion 2.01


You can find Heather on Twitter

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-12515809 Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +1300 1678 5 21 full false Lady Susan Letter 20 Lady Susan Letter 20 Letter .25

Discussion 7.18

Amme and I discuss Sir James' arrival, what you really need in men, clearance rack fiancés, Frederica as a tragic heroine and form a Frederica defence team

As always with Amme we talked a lot, there is an extended version of this episode available on ko-fi

]]> Letter .25

Discussion 7.18

Amme and I discuss Sir James' arrival, what you really need in men, clearance rack fiancés, Frederica as a tragic heroine and form a Frederica defence team

As always with Amme we talked a lot, there is an extended version of this episode available on ko-fi

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-12405883 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +1300 1447 5 20 full false Lady Susan Letter 19 Lady Susan Letter 19 Emma and I discuss differences between our versions of Lady Susan, whether you should feel contempt for someone that loves you and how to win at love (it's deception)


Letter 0.14.5

Discussion 3.15

 

]]> Emma and I discuss differences between our versions of Lady Susan, whether you should feel contempt for someone that loves you and how to win at love (it's deception)


Letter 0.14.5

Discussion 3.15

 

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-12160750 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +1300 894 full false Lady Susan Letter 18 Lady Susan Letter 18 Letter .24

Discussion 2.14

Amme returns to rejoice that Frederica is having a good time with her aunt and cousins. We equally cringe and cheer about her crush on Reggie.

]]> Letter .24

Discussion 2.14

Amme returns to rejoice that Frederica is having a good time with her aunt and cousins. We equally cringe and cheer about her crush on Reggie.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-12191659 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +1300 678 5 18 full false Sense and Sensibility 2023 (Review of The Court Theatre Production) Sense and Sensibility 2023 (Review of The Court Theatre Production) We can not recommend this highly enough - laughs, moving scenery, bulges!

On till 11 March 2023 at The Court Theatre in Christchurch

]]> We can not recommend this highly enough - laughs, moving scenery, bulges!

On till 11 March 2023 at The Court Theatre in Christchurch

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-12371825 Sat, 04 Mar 2023 19:00:00 +1300 1342 full false Lady Susan Letter 17 Lady Susan Letter 17 This episode I’m joined by Bob, the founder of the Hawai’i branch of JASNA and a fellow author (we have so much in common!). We discuss his books, our views of Austen herself, whether Catherine Vernon is a little bit of Jane Austen and what Austen's writing would have been like if she'd had free rein.

I mention Meg Cabot’s novel The Boy Next Door

Bob mentions Clarissa by Samuel Richardson


Letter 2.06

Discussion 7.20.5

 

You can find Bob on his website and his books on Amazon

]]> This episode I’m joined by Bob, the founder of the Hawai’i branch of JASNA and a fellow author (we have so much in common!). We discuss his books, our views of Austen herself, whether Catherine Vernon is a little bit of Jane Austen and what Austen's writing would have been like if she'd had free rein.

I mention Meg Cabot’s novel The Boy Next Door

Bob mentions Clarissa by Samuel Richardson


Letter 2.06

Discussion 7.20.5

 

You can find Bob on his website and his books on Amazon

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-12143890 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +1300 1706 full false Lady Susan Letter 16 Lady Susan Letter 16 Emma is back to discuss Frederica running away from school - the poor girl having no friends, the legality her mothers manipulation and who really should be the heroine. We rhapsodise a little on ideal relationships.

Letter .15

Discussion 2.54.5

]]> Emma is back to discuss Frederica running away from school - the poor girl having no friends, the legality her mothers manipulation and who really should be the heroine. We rhapsodise a little on ideal relationships.

Letter .15

Discussion 2.54.5

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-12096881 Sat, 18 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +1300 724 5 16 full false Lady Susan Letter 15 Lady Susan Letter 15 Brenda returns (after more than a seasons absence) to discuss Lady Susan with me.  She thinks Mrs Vernon isn't ready to give up on Reggie, whatever she says to her mother.

Letter 1.23

Discussion 5.52

]]> Brenda returns (after more than a seasons absence) to discuss Lady Susan with me.  She thinks Mrs Vernon isn't ready to give up on Reggie, whatever she says to her mother.

Letter 1.23

Discussion 5.52

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-12067094 Sat, 11 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +1300 892 full false Lady Susan Letter 14 Lady Susan Letter 14 Reggie writes to his father but Emma and I can hear Lady Susan's words. Also why is she talking shit about her daughter?


Letter .15

Discussion 5.05

]]> Reggie writes to his father but Emma and I can hear Lady Susan's words. Also why is she talking shit about her daughter?


Letter .15

Discussion 5.05

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-11990914 Sat, 04 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +1300 1023 5 14 full false Lady Susan Letter 13 Lady Susan Letter 13 Raewyn and I discuss the sources of gossip about Lady Susan, how to conduct an affair and what exactly Lady Susan is doing that is so indecorous.

Letter .16

Discussion 2.03

]]> Raewyn and I discuss the sources of gossip about Lady Susan, how to conduct an affair and what exactly Lady Susan is doing that is so indecorous.

Letter .16

Discussion 2.03

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-11975994 Sat, 28 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +1300 1311 5 13 full false Lady Susan Letter 12 Lady Susan Letter 12 Emma returns for a hilarious reading of Sir Reginald's letter to his son Reginald (yeah, no one has original names)
We discuss Sir Reginald’s parenting style, Letters and their role in society
What is news if not gossip on a different scale?



Letter 0.17
Discussion 4.4

]]> Emma returns for a hilarious reading of Sir Reginald's letter to his son Reginald (yeah, no one has original names)
We discuss Sir Reginald’s parenting style, Letters and their role in society
What is news if not gossip on a different scale?



Letter 0.17
Discussion 4.4

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-11967202 Sat, 21 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +1300 967 5 12 full false Lady Susan Letter 11 Lady Susan Letter 11 Mrs Vernon cries out to her mother for help to extract Reggie from Lady Susan's clutches

Letter 1.18

Discussion 3.07

You can find Elsa on Twitter.

]]> Mrs Vernon cries out to her mother for help to extract Reggie from Lady Susan's clutches

Letter 1.18

Discussion 3.07

You can find Elsa on Twitter.

]]> Buzzsprout-11896019 Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +1300 756 5 11 full false Lady Susan Letter 10 Lady Susan Letter 10 Letter 0.42

Discussion 3.53


Lady Susan considers following Alicia's advice and marrying Reggie. We discuss the role of women, abusive realtionships and, waiting for people to die to gain financially.


]]> Letter 0.42

Discussion 3.53


Lady Susan considers following Alicia's advice and marrying Reggie. We discuss the role of women, abusive realtionships and, waiting for people to die to gain financially.


]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-11779650 Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +1300 1375 full false Lady Susan Letter 9 Lady Susan Letter 9 We discuss Mrs Johnson's advice that Lady Susan marry Reggie

My guest joining us all the way from Barcelona is Elsa Juarez, you can find her on Twitter. Her Twitter handle is from the book Pepita Jimenez by Juan Valera

Letter 1.10
Discussion 2.27


]]> We discuss Mrs Johnson's advice that Lady Susan marry Reggie

My guest joining us all the way from Barcelona is Elsa Juarez, you can find her on Twitter. Her Twitter handle is from the book Pepita Jimenez by Juan Valera

Letter 1.10
Discussion 2.27


]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-11766101 Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +1300 598 5 9 full false Lady Susan Letter 8 Lady Susan Letter 8 Letter 1.17.5

Discussion 4.36

Mrs Vernon shares her concerns with her mother that Lady Susan may be hunting Reginald.

]]> Letter 1.17.5

Discussion 4.36

Mrs Vernon shares her concerns with her mother that Lady Susan may be hunting Reginald.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-11765826 Sat, 24 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +1300 690 5 8 full false Lady Susan Letter 7 Lady Susan Letter 7 We discuss if Jane Austen was an economist and if Mrs Vernon is attracted to Lady Susan

Letter .40

Discussion 4.53

The poem mentioned is by W. H Auden:
"It makes me most uncomfortable to see
An English spinster of the middle-class
Describe the amorous effects of 'brass',
Reveal so frankly and with such sobriety
The economic basis of society"


Pippa can go a little off topic (and a little risque) so there is an extended, unfiltered, version of this episode available for purchase on Ko-Fi

]]> We discuss if Jane Austen was an economist and if Mrs Vernon is attracted to Lady Susan

Letter .40

Discussion 4.53

The poem mentioned is by W. H Auden:
"It makes me most uncomfortable to see
An English spinster of the middle-class
Describe the amorous effects of 'brass',
Reveal so frankly and with such sobriety
The economic basis of society"


Pippa can go a little off topic (and a little risque) so there is an extended, unfiltered, version of this episode available for purchase on Ko-Fi

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-11718775 Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +1300 1149 5 7 full false Bonus Episode: Lady Susan and Taylor Swift Bonus Episode: Lady Susan and Taylor Swift "It's me. Hi. I'm the problem, it's me."

What Taylor Swift songs relate to Lady Susan? I ask a fan for their input.

]]> "It's me. Hi. I'm the problem, it's me."

What Taylor Swift songs relate to Lady Susan? I ask a fan for their input.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-11709970 Sat, 10 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +1300 770 5 bonus false Lady Susan Letter 6 Lady Susan Letter 6 Amme returns to discuss Mrs Vernon's reaction to Lady Susan's arrival.

We compare Lady Susan to a mean girl, a spin doctor, a marketing executive and a girl boss.

I mention the webseries Rational Creatures (check out Season 6 which is on this series!)

Want a little more? There's an extended version of this episode available for streaming or purchase on Ko-Fi


]]> Amme returns to discuss Mrs Vernon's reaction to Lady Susan's arrival.

We compare Lady Susan to a mean girl, a spin doctor, a marketing executive and a girl boss.

I mention the webseries Rational Creatures (check out Season 6 which is on this series!)

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-11652683 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +1300 1086 5 6 full false Lady Susan Letter 5 Lady Susan Letter 5 Emma returns to discuss Letter 5. We compare Lady Susan to Sun Tzu and Mr Vernon to Scrooge McDuck. 

Letter 46.5 seconds

Discussion 3.49

]]> Emma returns to discuss Letter 5. We compare Lady Susan to Sun Tzu and Mr Vernon to Scrooge McDuck. 

Letter 46.5 seconds

Discussion 3.49

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-11637222 Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +1300 709 5 5 full false Lady Susan Letter 4 Lady Susan Letter 4 Amme joins me to disuss letter 4; Mrs Vernon tells her brother of Lady Susan's arrival. 

"Stunning. Shocking. Absolute powerful monstrous move. I love her"

Letter 54 seconds

Discussion 2 minutes 52 seconds

]]> Amme joins me to disuss letter 4; Mrs Vernon tells her brother of Lady Susan's arrival. 

"Stunning. Shocking. Absolute powerful monstrous move. I love her"

Letter 54 seconds

Discussion 2 minutes 52 seconds

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-11504119 Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +1300 748 5 4 full false Lady Susan Letter 3 Lady Susan Letter 3 Pippa joins me to look into this "world of undeserved privilege" where she compares my interest in Jane Austen to drugs. She observes that Lady Susan is "living beyond her means" and is "poor, yo"
 
 Letter 1 minute 23 seconds

Discussion 4 minutes 51 seconds
 
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]]> Pippa joins me to look into this "world of undeserved privilege" where she compares my interest in Jane Austen to drugs. She observes that Lady Susan is "living beyond her means" and is "poor, yo"
 
 Letter 1 minute 23 seconds

Discussion 4 minutes 51 seconds
 
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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-11592633 Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +1300 798 5 3 full false Lady Susan Letter 2 Lady Susan Letter 2 Craig joins me to discuss Letter 2 of Lady Susan who he thinks would be fun at parties, just don't introduce her to your boyfriend

Letter 37 seconds

Discussion 4 minutes 20 seconds

]]> Craig joins me to discuss Letter 2 of Lady Susan who he thinks would be fun at parties, just don't introduce her to your boyfriend

Letter 37 seconds

Discussion 4 minutes 20 seconds

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-11554490 Sat, 05 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +1300 702 5 2 full false Lady Susan Letter 1 Lady Susan Letter 1 "I’m dashing off a note as I leave the house. I’m on my way, see you soon." Lady Susan invites herself to Churchill in a letter that raises a lot of questions 

Letter 1.42

Discussion 3.10


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]]> "I’m dashing off a note as I leave the house. I’m on my way, see you soon." Lady Susan invites herself to Churchill in a letter that raises a lot of questions 

Letter 1.42

Discussion 3.10


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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-11517419 Sat, 29 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1300 797 5 1 full false The Courtship Episode 12 The Courtship Episode 12 In the long anticipated final there are dates in the real world as the men are whittled down from 3 to 2. Then the final 2 face the Remy's senior and dance with Miss Remy at the diamond ball. Miss Remy continues to mistake chemistry for compatibility in a predictable ending.

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]]> In the long anticipated final there are dates in the real world as the men are whittled down from 3 to 2. Then the final 2 face the Remy's senior and dance with Miss Remy at the diamond ball. Miss Remy continues to mistake chemistry for compatibility in a predictable ending.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-11441884 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1300 1048 4 12 full false The Courtship Episode 11 The Courtship Episode 11 In the penultimate episode there are more bad puns, a picnic is rained out (literally as well as metaphorically), there's a declaration of love and one man leaves.

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]]> In the penultimate episode there are more bad puns, a picnic is rained out (literally as well as metaphorically), there's a declaration of love and one man leaves.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-11384335 Sat, 15 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1300 528 4 11 full false The Courtship Episode 10 The Courtship Episode 10 The Remy family decide to divide and conquer to help Miss Remy decide which of the suitors should be joining their ranks.

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]]> The Remy family decide to divide and conquer to help Miss Remy decide which of the suitors should be joining their ranks.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-11379287 Sat, 08 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1300 410 4 10 full false The Courtship Episode 9 The Courtship Episode 9 Miss Remy's two favourites are having commitment issues and all of them take their shirts off.

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]]> Miss Remy's two favourites are having commitment issues and all of them take their shirts off.

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]]> Buzzsprout-11315994 Sat, 01 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +1300 376 4 9 full false The Courtship Episode 8 The Courtship Episode 8 The parents Remy reappear and hold a dinner then shooting the following day. There is more crying, not nearly enough kissing and some queer representation. Two gentlemen leave.

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]]> The parents Remy reappear and hold a dinner then shooting the following day. There is more crying, not nearly enough kissing and some queer representation. Two gentlemen leave.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-11215412 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +1200 594 4 8 full false The Courtship Episode 7 The Courtship Episode 7 The drama keeps coming with a masquerade ball and another intruder! This one has a history with one of the other suitors.

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]]> The drama keeps coming with a masquerade ball and another intruder! This one has a history with one of the other suitors.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-11194413 Sat, 17 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +1200 470 4 7 full false The Courtship Episode 6 The Courtship Episode 6 There is drinking and debauchery and an overnight stay. The Gods are very pleased.

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]]> There is drinking and debauchery and an overnight stay. The Gods are very pleased.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-11133758 Sat, 10 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +1200 494 4 6 full false The Courtship Episode 5 The Courtship Episode 5 There is a shakeup in the court as the elder Remy's leave to be replaced by Miss Remy's brother.

A once favoured suitor is falling from grace in our eyes but not in the eyes of the lovely heroine.

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]]> There is a shakeup in the court as the elder Remy's leave to be replaced by Miss Remy's brother.

A once favoured suitor is falling from grace in our eyes but not in the eyes of the lovely heroine.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-11110389 Sat, 03 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +1200 820 4 5 full false The Courtship Episode 4 The Courtship Episode 4 Sian still isn't sure about this whole thing and Frances worries listeners may have dropped off but we continue with episode 4 of The Courtship.

There is a lot of kissing, some sword play and double entendre. We meet the two new suitors and two men leave - will it be those that have just arrived?

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]]> Sian still isn't sure about this whole thing and Frances worries listeners may have dropped off but we continue with episode 4 of The Courtship.

There is a lot of kissing, some sword play and double entendre. We meet the two new suitors and two men leave - will it be those that have just arrived?

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-11093029 Sat, 27 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +1200 619 4 4 full false The Courtship Episode 3 The Courtship Episode 3 This episode has all the drama! Someone behaves badly and pays for it, someone leaves in tears and there are visitors.

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]]> This episode has all the drama! Someone behaves badly and pays for it, someone leaves in tears and there are visitors.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-11059984 Sat, 20 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +1200 578 4 3 full false The Courtship Episode 2 The Courtship Episode 2 References to Austen are dwindling but we carry on with our watch of The Courtship.

We are back to relationship advice as Sian reveals she was ghosted as a teen (once Frances defines ghosting for her) and we agree that you shouldn't kiss and tell.

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]]> References to Austen are dwindling but we carry on with our watch of The Courtship.

We are back to relationship advice as Sian reveals she was ghosted as a teen (once Frances defines ghosting for her) and we agree that you shouldn't kiss and tell.

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]]> Buzzsprout-11026106 Sat, 13 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +1200 765 full false The Courtship Episode 1 The Courtship Episode 1 And now for something completely different...

The Courtship is basically the The Bachelorette in Regency dressing. Sian isn't sure but Frances loves it! In the first episode we meet Miss Remy, the heroine, and her suitors. There is anachronisms and bad use of Austen quotations.

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]]> And now for something completely different...

The Courtship is basically the The Bachelorette in Regency dressing. Sian isn't sure but Frances loves it! In the first episode we meet Miss Remy, the heroine, and her suitors. There is anachronisms and bad use of Austen quotations.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-10973268 Sat, 06 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +1200 1067 4 1 full false Mansfield Park 1999 Adaptation Mansfield Park 1999 Adaptation TW: rape, sexual abuse, racism

The 1999 adaptation of Mansfield Park has a lot of changes from the original text but somehow manages to keep the main story points. The Crawfords are weak, Sir Thomas is a monster and Fanny is, well, Austen.

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]]> TW: rape, sexual abuse, racism

The 1999 adaptation of Mansfield Park has a lot of changes from the original text but somehow manages to keep the main story points. The Crawfords are weak, Sir Thomas is a monster and Fanny is, well, Austen.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-10969201 Sat, 30 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +1200 1079 3 51 full false Mansfield Park 2007 Adaptation Mansfield Park 2007 Adaptation We review the 2007 made for TV movie adaptation of Mansfield Park with Billie Piper as Fanny Price. We agree that Fanny's hair isn't quite right and that Tom is hot. Some aspects are cut for length but they manage to squish an awful lot into 90 minutes.

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]]> We review the 2007 made for TV movie adaptation of Mansfield Park with Billie Piper as Fanny Price. We agree that Fanny's hair isn't quite right and that Tom is hot. Some aspects are cut for length but they manage to squish an awful lot into 90 minutes.

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]]> Buzzsprout-10943513 Sat, 23 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +1200 1140 3 50 full false Mansfield Park Overview Mansfield Park Overview In this episode we wrap up our reading of Mansfield Park by looking at which characters we feel differently about than previously. In particular we discuss Sir Thomas, Susan,  Mr Yates, Julia, Mrs Norris and, of course, Mr Crawford. 

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]]> In this episode we wrap up our reading of Mansfield Park by looking at which characters we feel differently about than previously. In particular we discuss Sir Thomas, Susan,  Mr Yates, Julia, Mrs Norris and, of course, Mr Crawford. 

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-10925627 Sat, 16 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +1200 1280 3 49 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 48 Mansfield Park Chapter 48 In the final chapter all the things tie up rather well and learn how Jane Austen really feels about Fanny

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]]> In the final chapter all the things tie up rather well and learn how Jane Austen really feels about Fanny

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-10820582 Sat, 09 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +1200 815 3 48 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 47 Mansfield Park Chapter 47 What is folly and what is vice? Who is more guilty - Maria or Julia?

This penultimate chapter is another long one, we rehash Maria's and Julia's escapades as well as hear about Edmunds "last, last" meeting with Miss Crawford.

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]]> What is folly and what is vice? Who is more guilty - Maria or Julia?

This penultimate chapter is another long one, we rehash Maria's and Julia's escapades as well as hear about Edmunds "last, last" meeting with Miss Crawford.

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]]> Buzzsprout-10808115 Sat, 02 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +1200 1295 3 47 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 46 Mansfield Park Chapter 46 All the scandals! Everything happens in this chapter and Fanny is finally freed from Portsmouth

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]]> All the scandals! Everything happens in this chapter and Fanny is finally freed from Portsmouth

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-10774066 Sat, 25 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +1200 906 3 46 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 45 Mansfield Park Chapter 45 Fanny is trapped in Portsmouth only learning of news via letters. Miss Crawford makes it plain she would prefer that Tom die!!

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]]> Fanny is trapped in Portsmouth only learning of news via letters. Miss Crawford makes it plain she would prefer that Tom die!!

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-10742248 Sat, 18 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +1200 663 3 45 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 44 Mansfield Park Chapter 44 Fanny receives three letters. Fanny has a bit of a rant (to herself). Edmund has a good rant (to Fanny). Comparisons to Emma crop up again.

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]]> Fanny receives three letters. Fanny has a bit of a rant (to herself). Edmund has a good rant (to Fanny). Comparisons to Emma crop up again.

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]]> Buzzsprout-10664707 Sat, 11 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +1200 836 3 44 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 43 Mansfield Park Chapter 43 Fanny receives a letter from Miss Crawford which tells her nothing of consequence but reveals to us why Miss Crawford is into Edmund.

We continue our recent trend of giving relationship advice - perhaps you should discuss how the marriage would work before accepting a proposal.

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]]> Fanny receives a letter from Miss Crawford which tells her nothing of consequence but reveals to us why Miss Crawford is into Edmund.

We continue our recent trend of giving relationship advice - perhaps you should discuss how the marriage would work before accepting a proposal.

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]]> Buzzsprout-10566523 Sat, 04 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +1200 710 3 43 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 42 Mansfield Park Chapter 42 Mr Crawford continues in his attempts to sway Fanny with his good behaviour - she isn't moved but we are. We ask if it's possible for someone to choose to be a good person if they aren't intrinsically.

Sian gives some great advice about deescalating romantic relationships to friendship.

In New Zealand the legal marriage age is 18. It used to be 16 with parental consent, but now requires family court approval.

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]]> Mr Crawford continues in his attempts to sway Fanny with his good behaviour - she isn't moved but we are. We ask if it's possible for someone to choose to be a good person if they aren't intrinsically.

Sian gives some great advice about deescalating romantic relationships to friendship.

In New Zealand the legal marriage age is 18. It used to be 16 with parental consent, but now requires family court approval.

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]]> Buzzsprout-10491606 Sat, 28 May 2022 07:00:00 +1200 984 3 42 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 41 Mansfield Park Chapter 41 Illustrating either our bad taste or Austen's excellent creation of a seducer, we continue to be taken in by Mr Crawford when he visits Fanny in Portsmouth and wish he wasn't such a waste. We learn that Sian had a thing for sailors in her youth.

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]]> Illustrating either our bad taste or Austen's excellent creation of a seducer, we continue to be taken in by Mr Crawford when he visits Fanny in Portsmouth and wish he wasn't such a waste. We learn that Sian had a thing for sailors in her youth.

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]]> Buzzsprout-10443480 Sat, 21 May 2022 07:00:00 +1200 610 3 41 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 40 Mansfield Park Chapter 40 Fanny begins to find her place in Portsmouth; she makes friends with Susan and begins to teach her, following Edmund's example. We briefly segue into images of Mr Rushworth in bondage - try to get that picture out of your head!

The Tall Poppy Syndrome may not be familiar to all our listeners, it seems to be a New Zealand and Australian thing, it's about wanting to keep people "in their place" so they don't get a "big head" or "too big for their boots."

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]]> Fanny begins to find her place in Portsmouth; she makes friends with Susan and begins to teach her, following Edmund's example. We briefly segue into images of Mr Rushworth in bondage - try to get that picture out of your head!

The Tall Poppy Syndrome may not be familiar to all our listeners, it seems to be a New Zealand and Australian thing, it's about wanting to keep people "in their place" so they don't get a "big head" or "too big for their boots."

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]]> Buzzsprout-10399659 Sat, 14 May 2022 07:00:00 +1200 1059 3 40 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 39 Mansfield Park Chapter 39 Fanny survives her first week in Portsmouth. We discuss who would have been a better mother - Mrs Norris or Mrs Price. 

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]]> Fanny survives her first week in Portsmouth. We discuss who would have been a better mother - Mrs Norris or Mrs Price. 

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-10362967 Sat, 07 May 2022 07:00:00 +1200 472 3 39 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 38 Mansfield Park Chapter 38 We skip reading the chapter this week as it's 10 pages! Our analysis starts around 1 minute 40 seconds.

Fanny and William journey to Portsmouth. Their arrival is very, very noisy.

We briefly discuss how opinions can make arseholes of us, how language usage changes meaning and how Jane Austen could have inadvertently written a very creepy child.

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]]> We skip reading the chapter this week as it's 10 pages! Our analysis starts around 1 minute 40 seconds.

Fanny and William journey to Portsmouth. Their arrival is very, very noisy.

We briefly discuss how opinions can make arseholes of us, how language usage changes meaning and how Jane Austen could have inadvertently written a very creepy child.

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]]> Buzzsprout-10323824 Sat, 30 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +1200 1104 3 38 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 37 Mansfield Park Chapter 37 We begin with a reading of chapter 37 - the analysis starts at 18 minutes and 26 seconds (skip here to miss the reading).

William returns then leaves for Portsmouth, taking Fanny with him, which is all part of Sir Thomas's devious plan to make Fanny want to marry Mr Crawford.

We briefly suggest, based on the use of the word "masking", that Fanny may be on the autism spectrum - we plead ignorance of anything other than a very surface knowledge of autism and apologise if our speculations cause any offense.

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]]> We begin with a reading of chapter 37 - the analysis starts at 18 minutes and 26 seconds (skip here to miss the reading).

William returns then leaves for Portsmouth, taking Fanny with him, which is all part of Sir Thomas's devious plan to make Fanny want to marry Mr Crawford.

We briefly suggest, based on the use of the word "masking", that Fanny may be on the autism spectrum - we plead ignorance of anything other than a very surface knowledge of autism and apologise if our speculations cause any offense.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-10281267 Sat, 23 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +1200 2014 3 37 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 36 Mansfield Park Chapter 36 Fanny tries to avoid Miss Crawford but can't, yet she manages to avoid being yelled at

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]]> Fanny tries to avoid Miss Crawford but can't, yet she manages to avoid being yelled at

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-10235739 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +1200 583 3 36 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 35 Mansfield Park Chapter 35 Edmund does his fathers dirty work and talks to Fanny about Mr Crawford.

The quote from Emma is: "A woman is not to marry a man merely because she is asked, or because he is attached to her"

The episode of From Mansfield with Love mentioned is here

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]]> Edmund does his fathers dirty work and talks to Fanny about Mr Crawford.

The quote from Emma is: "A woman is not to marry a man merely because she is asked, or because he is attached to her"

The episode of From Mansfield with Love mentioned is here

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-10209428 Sat, 09 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +1200 922 3 35 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 34 Mansfield Park Chapter 34 Edmund returns but is supportive of Mr Crawford's pursuit of Fanny

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]]> Edmund returns but is supportive of Mr Crawford's pursuit of Fanny

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-10194380 Sat, 02 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +1300 736 3 34 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 33 Mansfield Park Chapter 33 Mr Crawford makes his formal proposal, is rejected again and pisses off Fanny

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]]> Mr Crawford makes his formal proposal, is rejected again and pisses off Fanny

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-10146222 Sat, 26 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +1300 423 3 33 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 32 Mansfield Park Chapter 32 This is a heavy chapter but for the first time we're able to understand Sir Thomas's perspective

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]]> This is a heavy chapter but for the first time we're able to understand Sir Thomas's perspective

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]]> Buzzsprout-10081298 Sat, 19 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +1300 1169 3 32 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 31 Mansfield Park Chapter 31 In chapter 31 Mr Crawford finally does it - he proposes to Fanny. We keep trying to find excuses for him and wish that it had ended differently...have we been seduced by him too??

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]]> In chapter 31 Mr Crawford finally does it - he proposes to Fanny. We keep trying to find excuses for him and wish that it had ended differently...have we been seduced by him too??

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]]> Buzzsprout-10053141 Sat, 12 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +1300 822 3 31 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 30 Mansfield Park Chapter 30 Chapter 30 focusses entirely on the Crawford siblings. Henry is back and declares he wants to marry Fanny (but he hasn't asked her yet).

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]]> Chapter 30 focusses entirely on the Crawford siblings. Henry is back and declares he wants to marry Fanny (but he hasn't asked her yet).

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-10024089 Sat, 05 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +1300 879 3 30 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 29 Mansfield Park Chapter 29 In the aftermath of the ball things settle down to a quiet time for Fanny. She misses her brother and Edmund but she's grateful for praise from the Bertram's. For Mary it's an entirely different experience, Edmund's absence is making her frankly paranoid and she seeks Fanny's comfort.

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]]> In the aftermath of the ball things settle down to a quiet time for Fanny. She misses her brother and Edmund but she's grateful for praise from the Bertram's. For Mary it's an entirely different experience, Edmund's absence is making her frankly paranoid and she seeks Fanny's comfort.

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]]> Buzzsprout-10014227 Sat, 26 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +1300 614 3 29 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 28 Mansfield Park Chapter 28 It's the ball! Fanny looks well - her uncle compliments her when she's out of the room and he thinks that Mr Crawford is in love with her.

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]]> It's the ball! Fanny looks well - her uncle compliments her when she's out of the room and he thinks that Mr Crawford is in love with her.

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]]> Buzzsprout-9990051 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +1300 887 3 28 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 27 Mansfield Park Chapter 27 Fanny prepares for a ball after a day of dealing with Mrs Norris. Edmund gives her another necklace and stirs her emotions.

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]]> Fanny prepares for a ball after a day of dealing with Mrs Norris. Edmund gives her another necklace and stirs her emotions.

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]]> Buzzsprout-9951419 Sat, 12 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +1300 784 3 27 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 26 Mansfield Park Chapter 26 Sir Thomas declares there will be a ball! Miss Crawford is playing an underhand game.

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]]> Sir Thomas declares there will be a ball! Miss Crawford is playing an underhand game.

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]]> Buzzsprout-9930460 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +1300 646 3 26 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 25 Mansfield Park Chapter 25 Sir Thomas is doing a lot of observing - he knows Mr Crawford is trying to get into Fanny's good books. Over dinner at the parsonage Mary gets upset, Mr Crawford tells stories and Mrs Norris is a nuisance.

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]]> Sir Thomas is doing a lot of observing - he knows Mr Crawford is trying to get into Fanny's good books. Over dinner at the parsonage Mary gets upset, Mr Crawford tells stories and Mrs Norris is a nuisance.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-9919027 Sat, 29 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +1300 624 3 25 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 24 Mansfield Park Chapter 24 Mr Crawford reveals his dastardly plans for Fanny, he begins to make headway as she is quietly weaving her way into his heart. William turns up on the scene and Fanny is delighted to see him again.

We have a little discussion on what constitutes "real love" and the Disney fantasy.

You can find the article I mentioned comparing Mansfield Park to Dangerous Liaisons here

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]]> Mr Crawford reveals his dastardly plans for Fanny, he begins to make headway as she is quietly weaving her way into his heart. William turns up on the scene and Fanny is delighted to see him again.

We have a little discussion on what constitutes "real love" and the Disney fantasy.

You can find the article I mentioned comparing Mansfield Park to Dangerous Liaisons here

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]]> Buzzsprout-9892558 Sat, 22 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +1300 1022 3 24 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 23 Mansfield Park Chapter 23 Fanny goes to her first party and while there gives her first telling off.

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]]> Fanny goes to her first party and while there gives her first telling off.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-9853102 Sat, 15 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +1300 885 3 23 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 22 Mansfield Park Chapter 22 Fanny finally steps into the spotlight but has to deal with Edmund's feelings for Miss Crawford her new friend. 

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]]> Fanny finally steps into the spotlight but has to deal with Edmund's feelings for Miss Crawford her new friend. 

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-9821931 Sat, 08 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +1300 870 3 22 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 21 Mansfield Park Chapter 21 In this New Year episode we discuss Chapter 21 and plans for 2022. We are still feeling sorry for Maria as she throws herself into marriage. The slave trade has it's one mention in the novel.

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]]> In this New Year episode we discuss Chapter 21 and plans for 2022. We are still feeling sorry for Maria as she throws herself into marriage. The slave trade has it's one mention in the novel.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-9801469 Sat, 01 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +1300 1113 3 21 full false Special Christmas episode 2021 Special Christmas episode 2021 In celebration of the season we talk about some traditions, where they may have come from, and when Christmas is mentioned in Jane Austen's fiction. Whether you celebrate or not thanks for listening this year.

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]]> In celebration of the season we talk about some traditions, where they may have come from, and when Christmas is mentioned in Jane Austen's fiction. Whether you celebrate or not thanks for listening this year.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-9746575 Sat, 25 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +1300 550 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 20 Mansfield Park Chapter 20 Whew you can tell I'm excited because I'm talking really fast as we get into chapter 20.

Sir Thomas is too polite, Maria is heartbroken, you could argue so is Mr Yates, Mrs Norris continues to be selfish and Fanny is (surprise, surprise) absent

]]> Whew you can tell I'm excited because I'm talking really fast as we get into chapter 20.

Sir Thomas is too polite, Maria is heartbroken, you could argue so is Mr Yates, Mrs Norris continues to be selfish and Fanny is (surprise, surprise) absent

]]> Buzzsprout-9709946 Sat, 18 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +1300 1043 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 19 Mansfield Park Chapter 19 The most important question is raised in this discussion - is Fanny furniture?

We talk about the funniest scene in the book and pity Sir Thomas on his return home.

]]> The most important question is raised in this discussion - is Fanny furniture?

We talk about the funniest scene in the book and pity Sir Thomas on his return home.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-9664365 Sat, 11 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +1300 819 3 19 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 18 Mansfield Park Chapter 18 Everything is spinning out of control - the theatre is going well, then everyone starts complaining, Fanny is induced to act and then....Sir Thomas arrives

]]> Everything is spinning out of control - the theatre is going well, then everyone starts complaining, Fanny is induced to act and then....Sir Thomas arrives

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-9639670 Sat, 04 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +1300 816 3 18 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 17 Mansfield Park Chapter 17 In chapter 17 the theatre drama continues. Fanny is not involved but silently watching and, let's be honest, judging. 

]]> In chapter 17 the theatre drama continues. Fanny is not involved but silently watching and, let's be honest, judging. 

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-9615707 Sat, 27 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1300 734 3 17 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 16 Mansfield Park Chapter 16 This scene introduces us to the East Room; a room no one else wants so it goes to Fanny. Edmund visits her and instead of calming her stresses about the theatre he adds to them.

]]> This scene introduces us to the East Room; a room no one else wants so it goes to Fanny. Edmund visits her and instead of calming her stresses about the theatre he adds to them.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-9543003 Sat, 20 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1300 595 3 16 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 15 Mansfield Park Chapter 15 The play was chosen in the last chapter, now it's time to cast the actors! Will Fanny be forced into acting?

]]> The play was chosen in the last chapter, now it's time to cast the actors! Will Fanny be forced into acting?

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-9536117 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +1300 523 3 15 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 14 Mansfield Park Chapter 14 The theatre drama continues and they finally settle on a play. Fanny observes all.

]]> The theatre drama continues and they finally settle on a play. Fanny observes all.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-9431875 Sat, 06 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1300 643 3 14 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 13 Mansfield Park Chapter 13 In chapter 13 we are properly introduced to the Honourable Mr Yates who delights the company with talk of theatre. Edmund is a kill joy but who is the snake in this garden?

]]> In chapter 13 we are properly introduced to the Honourable Mr Yates who delights the company with talk of theatre. Edmund is a kill joy but who is the snake in this garden?

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-9386361 Sat, 30 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +1300 521 3 13 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 12 Mansfield Park Chapter 12 It's Fanny's first (impromptu) ball! Sadly she has to listen to Mrs Norris gossip and continues to witness Mr Crawford making moves on her cousins.

]]> It's Fanny's first (impromptu) ball! Sadly she has to listen to Mrs Norris gossip and continues to witness Mr Crawford making moves on her cousins.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-9359447 Sat, 23 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +1300 504 3 12 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 11 Mansfield Park Chapter 11 Can you tell Sian is excited to be back?

In chapter 11 Sian speculates that Mary Crawford would try to Keep Up With The Kardashians. Sir Thomas has a date for heading home but no one seems to be happy about what his return will bring - Maria's wedding and Edmund's ordination.

]]> Can you tell Sian is excited to be back?

In chapter 11 Sian speculates that Mary Crawford would try to Keep Up With The Kardashians. Sir Thomas has a date for heading home but no one seems to be happy about what his return will bring - Maria's wedding and Edmund's ordination.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-9320296 Sat, 16 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +1300 730 3 11 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 10 Mansfield Park Chapter 10 Sian is back! We discuss the visit to Southerton - the selfishness of all the parties.

I make a brief mention of Mansfield Revisited by Joan Aitken.

]]> Sian is back! We discuss the visit to Southerton - the selfishness of all the parties.

I make a brief mention of Mansfield Revisited by Joan Aitken.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-9291010 Sat, 09 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +1300 953 3 10 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 9 Mansfield Park Chapter 9 The Mansfield social group have finally arrived at Southerton - they tour the house then escape into the grounds. Miss Crawford says several stupid things and refuses to back down while her brother continues to flirt with Maria in front of her fiancé.

]]> The Mansfield social group have finally arrived at Southerton - they tour the house then escape into the grounds. Miss Crawford says several stupid things and refuses to back down while her brother continues to flirt with Maria in front of her fiancé.

]]> Buzzsprout-9256750 Sat, 02 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +1300 684 3 9 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 8 Mansfield Park Chapter 8 The trip to Southerton is resurrected, after some negotiations on Edmund's part the whole party sets off for Southerton. Maria is bitchy and Mrs Norris is pissy but this isn't new. 

]]> The trip to Southerton is resurrected, after some negotiations on Edmund's part the whole party sets off for Southerton. Maria is bitchy and Mrs Norris is pissy but this isn't new. 

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-9218657 Sat, 25 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +1200 457 3 8 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 7 Mansfield Park Chapter 7 Poor Fanny is consulted by Edmund then neglected by him. Edmund begins a romance with Miss Crawford which includes listening to her play the harp and teaching her to ride.

]]> Poor Fanny is consulted by Edmund then neglected by him. Edmund begins a romance with Miss Crawford which includes listening to her play the harp and teaching her to ride.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-9197751 Sat, 18 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +1200 595 3 7 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 6 Mansfield Park Chapter 6 Mum joins me again, we discuss Mary being condescending, Mr Rushworth being awkward and Maria being a little bitchy.

]]> Mum joins me again, we discuss Mary being condescending, Mr Rushworth being awkward and Maria being a little bitchy.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-9145552 Sat, 11 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +1200 649 3 6 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 5 Mansfield Park Chapter 5 NZ is back in lockdown so my guest this week is my mother Brenda. We discuss the need for a transition period between being a girl and a woman, and just how many characters there are in Mansfield Park.

]]> NZ is back in lockdown so my guest this week is my mother Brenda. We discuss the need for a transition period between being a girl and a woman, and just how many characters there are in Mansfield Park.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-9112211 Sat, 04 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +1200 718 3 5 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 4 Mansfield Park Chapter 4 The Crawford's arrive. Are the Bertram girls lacking ears? And I decide Lady Bertram is my role model.

]]> The Crawford's arrive. Are the Bertram girls lacking ears? And I decide Lady Bertram is my role model.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-9029367 Sat, 28 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +1200 802 3 4 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 3 Mansfield Park Chapter 3 This week we're trying something different. I read chapter 3 and we talk about it as we go. 

Mr Norris dies, the Grants come and there is a threat that Fanny may have to move in with Mrs Norris.

Let us know if you like this format!

]]> This week we're trying something different. I read chapter 3 and we talk about it as we go. 

Mr Norris dies, the Grants come and there is a threat that Fanny may have to move in with Mrs Norris.

Let us know if you like this format!

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-8997378 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +1200 2398 3 3 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 2 Mansfield Park Chapter 2 Fanny arrives at Mansfield Park and we can see how her character is  built through the trauma she suffers in being ripped from her family, a place where she was of use and valued, to a place where no one really wants her.

]]> Fanny arrives at Mansfield Park and we can see how her character is  built through the trauma she suffers in being ripped from her family, a place where she was of use and valued, to a place where no one really wants her.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-8954599 Sat, 14 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +1200 713 3 2 full false Mansfield Park Chapter 1 Mansfield Park Chapter 1 We start our read of Mansfield Park by meeting the Ward sisters and witnessing their arguments. Miss Frances gets disowned by her sisters then comes begging for forgiveness.

]]> We start our read of Mansfield Park by meeting the Ward sisters and witnessing their arguments. Miss Frances gets disowned by her sisters then comes begging for forgiveness.

]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-8922529 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +1200 845 Jane Austen, Mansfield Park, Book, Literary 3 1 full false Juvenilia: Henry and Eliza Juvenilia: Henry and Eliza And now for something completely different...

Before we start our analysis of Mansfield Park I take a little interlude with my friend Craig and dip into some Juvenilia. Henry and Eliza is a hilarious short story, written by a young Jane Austen, following the adventures of Eliza.

This episode includes very few facts but quite a few laughs. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed recording it.

You can read Henry and Eliza  online.

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]]> And now for something completely different...

Before we start our analysis of Mansfield Park I take a little interlude with my friend Craig and dip into some Juvenilia. Henry and Eliza is a hilarious short story, written by a young Jane Austen, following the adventures of Eliza.

This episode includes very few facts but quite a few laughs. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed recording it.

You can read Henry and Eliza  online.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-8917512 Sat, 31 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +1200 722 full false Persuasion sum up Persuasion sum up We are at the end of our reading of Persuasion so we take this opportunity to answer some questions about the novel as a whole.

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]]> We are at the end of our reading of Persuasion so we take this opportunity to answer some questions about the novel as a whole.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-8880599 Sat, 24 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +1200 1929 2 26 full false Persuasion Cancelled Chapter Persuasion Cancelled Chapter How did Anne and Fredrick get together in this version? Which version is funnier? What is left out?

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]]> How did Anne and Fredrick get together in this version? Which version is funnier? What is left out?

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-8848906 Sat, 17 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +1200 990 full false Persuasion Chapter 24 Persuasion Chapter 24 It's the final chapter of Persuasion, which we think is basically an epilogue. The couple are together, now let's tie up some loose ends!
And what are going to be discussing next? You might be surprised.

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]]> It's the final chapter of Persuasion, which we think is basically an epilogue. The couple are together, now let's tie up some loose ends!
And what are going to be discussing next? You might be surprised.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-8834206 Sat, 10 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +1200 836 2 24 full false Persuasion Chapter 23 Persuasion Chapter 23 It's finally here! Captain Wentworth declares his love in written form.

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]]> It's finally here! Captain Wentworth declares his love in written form.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-8780692 Sat, 03 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +1200 1232 2 23 full false Persuasion Chapter 22 Persuasion Chapter 22 This is a bit of an inbetween chapter for Anne and Captain Wentworth's relationship. The Musgroves come to Bath and Anne is delighted to see them, postponing her talk with Lady Russell to tell her the horrors of Mr Elliot.

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]]> This is a bit of an inbetween chapter for Anne and Captain Wentworth's relationship. The Musgroves come to Bath and Anne is delighted to see them, postponing her talk with Lady Russell to tell her the horrors of Mr Elliot.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-8731346 Sat, 26 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +1200 642 2 22 full false Persuasion Chapter 21 Persuasion Chapter 21 Anne had a good old gossip with Mrs Smith and finds out all about Mr Elliot's scandalous past.

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]]> Anne had a good old gossip with Mrs Smith and finds out all about Mr Elliot's scandalous past.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-8692069 Sat, 19 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +1200 973 2 21 full false Persuasion Chapter 20 Persuasion Chapter 20 On the surface of this chapter they go to a concert but the undercurrents are the tension between Anne and Captain Wentworth highlighted by the teasing of Mr Elliot. We get a little off topic to touch on stalking and diet culture.

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]]> On the surface of this chapter they go to a concert but the undercurrents are the tension between Anne and Captain Wentworth highlighted by the teasing of Mr Elliot. We get a little off topic to touch on stalking and diet culture.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-8654884 Sat, 12 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +1200 1015 2 20 full false Persuasion Chapter 19 Persuasion Chapter 19 Captain Wentworth is in Bath! How will Anne react? How will Lady Russell react? Are we feeling sympathy for Elizabeth?

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]]> Captain Wentworth is in Bath! How will Anne react? How will Lady Russell react? Are we feeling sympathy for Elizabeth?

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-8616342 Sat, 05 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +1200 617 full false Persuasion Chapter 18 Persuasion Chapter 18 Gossip! Juicy delicious gossip! It comes in a letter from Mary and then is shared on a walk with the Admiral. What do you think? Louisa is engaged!

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]]> Gossip! Juicy delicious gossip! It comes in a letter from Mary and then is shared on a walk with the Admiral. What do you think? Louisa is engaged!

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-8590020 Sat, 29 May 2021 07:00:00 +1200 886 full false Persuasion Chapter 17 Persuasion Chapter 17 This chapter introduces Anne's friend, Mrs Smith, who as we all know will become quite important later. Comparisons are drawn between this lonely, poor, sick widow and our old friend Mrs Clay (also a poor widow but living in luxury).

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]]> This chapter introduces Anne's friend, Mrs Smith, who as we all know will become quite important later. Comparisons are drawn between this lonely, poor, sick widow and our old friend Mrs Clay (also a poor widow but living in luxury).

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-8526539 Sat, 22 May 2021 10:00:00 +1200 888 full false Persuasion Chapter 16 Persuasion Chapter 16 Lady Russell warms up to Mr Elliot but Anne still suspects him. We talk quite a bit about Mrs Clay - is she really as awful as everyone thinks?

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]]> Lady Russell warms up to Mr Elliot but Anne still suspects him. We talk quite a bit about Mrs Clay - is she really as awful as everyone thinks?

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-8504573 Sat, 15 May 2021 07:00:00 +1200 666 full false Persuasion Chapter 15 Persuasion Chapter 15 Anne is in Bath with her family who are much happier to see her than expected. Then Mr Elliot arrives - what are his motives?

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]]> Anne is in Bath with her family who are much happier to see her than expected. Then Mr Elliot arrives - what are his motives?

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-8474455 Sat, 08 May 2021 07:00:00 +1200 683 full false Persuasion Chapter 14 Persuasion Chapter 14 Mary and Charles are back from Lyme, Louisa is conscious and where is Captain Benwick?

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]]> Mary and Charles are back from Lyme, Louisa is conscious and where is Captain Benwick?

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-8394732 Sat, 01 May 2021 07:00:00 +1200 529 2 14 full false Persuasion Chapter 13 Persuasion Chapter 13 This is a chapter that often gets left out of adaptations. Anne returns to Uppercross before going to Bath and Lady Russell meets the Crofts.

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]]> This is a chapter that often gets left out of adaptations. Anne returns to Uppercross before going to Bath and Lady Russell meets the Crofts.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-8374764 Sat, 24 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +1200 576 full false Persuasion Chapter 12 Persuasion Chapter 12 Suddenly we're at the end of Volume 1 and so much happens - they are still in Lyme, they meet Mr Elliot, they go for several walks then Louisa has her fall and all hell breaks loose.

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]]> Suddenly we're at the end of Volume 1 and so much happens - they are still in Lyme, they meet Mr Elliot, they go for several walks then Louisa has her fall and all hell breaks loose.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-8332050 Sat, 17 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +1200 772 2 12 full false Persuasion Chapter 11 Persuasion Chapter 11 The Musgrove party, Anne and Captain Wentworth head to Lyme and meet Captain Harville and the romantic figure of Captain Benwick.

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]]> The Musgrove party, Anne and Captain Wentworth head to Lyme and meet Captain Harville and the romantic figure of Captain Benwick.

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]]> Buzzsprout-8264277 Sat, 10 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +1200 964 2 11 full false Persuasion Chapter 10 Persuasion Chapter 10 Everyone takes a walk to Winthrop and the question is finally answered about which of the Musgrove girls is for Captain Wentworth.

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]]> Everyone takes a walk to Winthrop and the question is finally answered about which of the Musgrove girls is for Captain Wentworth.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-8229815 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +1300 903 full false Persuasion Chapter 9 Persuasion Chapter 9 In this episode: Sian is promoted to co-host and we discuss chapter 9 of Persuasion.

Are the Miss Musgroves in a battle for Captain Wentworth's heart?

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]]> In this episode: Sian is promoted to co-host and we discuss chapter 9 of Persuasion.

Are the Miss Musgroves in a battle for Captain Wentworth's heart?

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-8179699 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +1300 783 full false Persuasion Chapter 8 Persuasion Chapter 8 This is a pretty sad chapter, Anne and Captain Wentworth can no longer avoid each other. He's having a great time with the Musgroves while she's crying into the piano keys.
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]]> This is a pretty sad chapter, Anne and Captain Wentworth can no longer avoid each other. He's having a great time with the Musgroves while she's crying into the piano keys.
There is a brief mention of the webseries Rational Creatures.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-8154573 Sat, 20 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +1300 815 full false Persuasion Chapter 7 Persuasion Chapter 7 Captain Wentworth finally arrives! Anne is in agony and he has some not very nice things to say about her behind her back.

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]]> Captain Wentworth finally arrives! Anne is in agony and he has some not very nice things to say about her behind her back.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-8091392 Sat, 13 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +1300 628 full false Persuasion Chapter 6 Persuasion Chapter 6 Poor Anne has to listen to the troubles of everyone at Uppercross, she meets the Crofts and learns that Captain Wentworth will soon be visiting them

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]]> Poor Anne has to listen to the troubles of everyone at Uppercross, she meets the Crofts and learns that Captain Wentworth will soon be visiting them

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-8081183 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +1300 982 2 6 full false Persuasion Chapter 5 Persuasion Chapter 5 Lots happens in this chapter and there is finally movement! Elizabeth and Sir Walter head to Bath while Anne heads to Uppercross where we meet her sister Mary.

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]]> Lots happens in this chapter and there is finally movement! Elizabeth and Sir Walter head to Bath while Anne heads to Uppercross where we meet her sister Mary.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-7987570 Sat, 27 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +1300 919 2 5 full false Persuasion Chapter 4 Persuasion Chapter 4 In chapter 4 we discuss Anne's secret background - who knew this quiet background character would actually be the main character with a lost love?

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]]> In chapter 4 we discuss Anne's secret background - who knew this quiet background character would actually be the main character with a lost love?

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-7837066 Sat, 20 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +1300 777 2 4 full false Persuasion Chapter 3 Persuasion Chapter 3 It's chapter 3 of Persuasion and Mr Shepherd is at his manipulating best
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]]> It's chapter 3 of Persuasion and Mr Shepherd is at his manipulating best
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]]> Buzzsprout-7729744 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +1300 802 2 3 full false Persuasion Chapter 2 Persuasion Chapter 2 Who has Elizabeth been having sleepovers with and why does Lady Russel disapprove?

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]]> Who has Elizabeth been having sleepovers with and why does Lady Russel disapprove?

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-7683352 Sat, 06 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +1300 769 2 2 full false Persuasion Chapter 1 Persuasion Chapter 1 We are staring discussions of Persuasion. In this chapter we are introduced to the Elliot family and their financial issues.

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]]> We are staring discussions of Persuasion. In this chapter we are introduced to the Elliot family and their financial issues.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-7448461 Sat, 30 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +1300 647 2 1 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 61 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 61 It's finally here, the final chapter of Pride and Prejudice. Will Lizzy and Darcy live happily ever after?

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]]> It's finally here, the final chapter of Pride and Prejudice. Will Lizzy and Darcy live happily ever after?

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-7326727 Sun, 17 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +1300 1093 1 61 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 60 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 60 We discuss chapter 60 - is it really necessary? What is with all those letters?

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]]> We discuss chapter 60 - is it really necessary? What is with all those letters?

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-7027762 Sat, 02 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +1300 749 1 60 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 59 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 59 In Chapter 59 Lizzy tells her parents about her engagement and we discuss fan fiction and disparage the 2005 movie

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]]> In Chapter 59 Lizzy tells her parents about her engagement and we discuss fan fiction and disparage the 2005 movie

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-6955616 Sat, 26 Dec 2020 07:00:00 +1300 763 1 59 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 58 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 58 It's finally here - Darcy proposes!

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]]> It's finally here - Darcy proposes!

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]]> Buzzsprout-6819010 Sat, 19 Dec 2020 07:00:00 +1300 684 1 58 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 57 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 57 In chapter 57 Sian and I discuss the Collins's sex life and do our first segue into talking about typewriters.

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]]> In chapter 57 Sian and I discuss the Collins's sex life and do our first segue into talking about typewriters.

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]]> Buzzsprout-6711730 Sat, 12 Dec 2020 07:00:00 +1300 1016 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 56 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 56 In chapter 56 Lady Catherine comes to visit - she and Lizzy have a duel with words.

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]]> In chapter 56 Lady Catherine comes to visit - she and Lizzy have a duel with words.

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]]> Buzzsprout-6584908 Sat, 05 Dec 2020 07:00:00 +1300 826 1 56 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 55 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 55 Paula misses an exciting chapter so I share the news of Bingley's proposal with my friend Sian.

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]]> Paula misses an exciting chapter so I share the news of Bingley's proposal with my friend Sian.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-6507403 Sat, 28 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +1300 768 1 55 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 54 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 54 Lizzy and Darcy can't keep their eyes off each other but have nothing to talk about in chapter 54 of Pride and Prejudice.

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]]> Lizzy and Darcy can't keep their eyes off each other but have nothing to talk about in chapter 54 of Pride and Prejudice.

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]]> Buzzsprout-6374737 Sat, 21 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +1300 627 1 54 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 53 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 53 Bingley is back! Darcy is back! and we discuss (of all things) The Bachelor

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]]> Bingley is back! Darcy is back! and we discuss (of all things) The Bachelor

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-6269305 Sat, 14 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +1300 942 1 53 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 52 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 52 Paula and Frances discuss stupid fertility and how much that wedding really cost.

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]]> Paula and Frances discuss stupid fertility and how much that wedding really cost.

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]]> Buzzsprout-6227014 Sat, 07 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +1300 946 1 52 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 51 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 51 In this episode we define the difference between jail and prison, spoil Death Comes to Pemberley and discuss chapter 51.

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]]> In this episode we define the difference between jail and prison, spoil Death Comes to Pemberley and discuss chapter 51.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-6061588 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +1300 874 1 51 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 50 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 50 Today we discuss Mr Bennet's rage, Mrs Bennet's silliness and fanfiction.

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]]> Today we discuss Mr Bennet's rage, Mrs Bennet's silliness and fanfiction.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-5931502 Sat, 24 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +1300 666 1 50 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 49 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 49 In this episode we discuss chapter 49, Death Comes to Pemberley and Enola Holmes. Zach makes a cameo appearance.

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]]> In this episode we discuss chapter 49, Death Comes to Pemberley and Enola Holmes. Zach makes a cameo appearance.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-5727400 Sat, 17 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +1300 933 1 49 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 48 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 48 In this episode we discuss chapter 48, that awful letter from Mr Collins and Mr Bennet's guilt

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]]> In this episode we discuss chapter 48, that awful letter from Mr Collins and Mr Bennet's guilt

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]]> Buzzsprout-5685022 Sat, 10 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +1300 886 1 48 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 47 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 47 It's good to have Paula back to discuss chapter 47 of Pride and Prejudice.

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]]> It's good to have Paula back to discuss chapter 47 of Pride and Prejudice.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-5633569 Sat, 03 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +1300 701 1 47 full false What Kitty Did Next What Kitty Did Next In the absence of a guest I'm reading my book review of What Kitty Did Next a book which follows the fate of Kitty Bennet

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]]> In the absence of a guest I'm reading my book review of What Kitty Did Next a book which follows the fate of Kitty Bennet

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]]> Buzzsprout-5558710 Sat, 26 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +1200 151 1 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 46 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 46 Coming to you from the National Library of New Zealand my special guest Neesha and I discuss chapter 46 of Pride and Prejudice. There is unfiltered Darcy and lots of background noise!

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]]> Coming to you from the National Library of New Zealand my special guest Neesha and I discuss chapter 46 of Pride and Prejudice. There is unfiltered Darcy and lots of background noise!

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-5415205 Sat, 19 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +1200 863 1 46 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 45 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 45 We discuss chapter 45, Miss Bingley pokes the bear and Shakespeare.

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]]> We discuss chapter 45, Miss Bingley pokes the bear and Shakespeare.

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]]> Buzzsprout-5313646 Sat, 12 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +1200 1230 1 45 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 44 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 44 We discuss chapter 44 and dastardly Austen characters

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]]> We discuss chapter 44 and dastardly Austen characters

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]]> Buzzsprout-5204323 Sat, 05 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +1200 700 1 44 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 43 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 43 It's chapter 43 - Lizzy visits Pemberley and awkwardness abounds. Plus the wet shirt scene is discussed.

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]]> It's chapter 43 - Lizzy visits Pemberley and awkwardness abounds. Plus the wet shirt scene is discussed.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-5106235 Sat, 29 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +1200 757 1 43 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 42 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 42 In this episode we discuss chapter 42, the state of the Bennets marriage, plot twists and how the Gardiners could possibly leave their four children for so long.

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]]> In this episode we discuss chapter 42, the state of the Bennets marriage, plot twists and how the Gardiners could possibly leave their four children for so long.

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]]> Buzzsprout-5013434 Sat, 22 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +1200 962 1 42 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 41 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 41 We discuss chapter 41 - should Lydia be allowed to go to Brighton?

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]]> We discuss chapter 41 - should Lydia be allowed to go to Brighton?

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-4915046 Sat, 15 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +1200 1032 1 41 full false The Other Bennet Sister The Other Bennet Sister A quick review of that book I keep talking about.

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]]> A quick review of that book I keep talking about.

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]]> Buzzsprout-4893281 Sat, 08 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +1200 197 1 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 40 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 40 In this episode we discuss chapter 40, baby poo and Paula's teaching of the 2020 Emma movie.

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]]> In this episode we discuss chapter 40, baby poo and Paula's teaching of the 2020 Emma movie.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-4792484 Sat, 01 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +1200 853 1 40 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 39 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 39 We discuss chapter 39, cross dressing and the importance of Lydia.

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]]> We discuss chapter 39, cross dressing and the importance of Lydia.

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]]> Buzzsprout-4615169 Sat, 25 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +1200 704 1 39 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 38 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 38 In chapter 38 of Pride and Prejudice we discuss the Collins's sex life and was this chapter really necessary?

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]]> In chapter 38 of Pride and Prejudice we discuss the Collins's sex life and was this chapter really necessary?

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-4522625 Sat, 18 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +1200 544 1 38 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 37 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 37 In Chapter 37 we discuss Lady Catherine inviting Lizzy on Charlottte's behalf, convenient guests, then go off topic to discuss the screen adaptation of Death Comes to Pemberley.

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]]> In Chapter 37 we discuss Lady Catherine inviting Lizzy on Charlottte's behalf, convenient guests, then go off topic to discuss the screen adaptation of Death Comes to Pemberley.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-4483241 Sat, 11 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +1200 699 1 37 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 36 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 36 In chapter 36 Lizzy is dealing with contents of Darcy's letter. We discuss dating apps, Lightbox and the adaptation of Sanditon.

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]]> In chapter 36 Lizzy is dealing with contents of Darcy's letter. We discuss dating apps, Lightbox and the adaptation of Sanditon.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-4338008 Sat, 04 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +1200 941 1 36 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 35 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 35 In chapter 35 we discuss Darcy's letter and would he have sent it via email.

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]]> In chapter 35 we discuss Darcy's letter and would he have sent it via email.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-4246649 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +1200 848 1 35 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 34 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 34 In chapter 34: Oooh it's the proposal! Darcy proposes to Lizzy and gets smacked down.

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]]> In chapter 34: Oooh it's the proposal! Darcy proposes to Lizzy and gets smacked down.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-4162937 Sat, 20 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +1200 1096 1 34 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 33 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 33 In Chapter 33 of Pride and Prejudice we discuss the love triangle between Darcy, Fitzwilliam and Elizabeth. We also bake a cake but you can't have any.

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]]> In Chapter 33 of Pride and Prejudice we discuss the love triangle between Darcy, Fitzwilliam and Elizabeth. We also bake a cake but you can't have any.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-4069574 Sat, 13 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +1200 899 1 33 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 32 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 32 In chapter 32: Charlotte suspects Mr Darcy is in love with Elizabeth and is plotting a wedding for her own nefarious (or maybe just practical) ends.

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]]> In chapter 32: Charlotte suspects Mr Darcy is in love with Elizabeth and is plotting a wedding for her own nefarious (or maybe just practical) ends.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-3991748 Sat, 06 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +1200 693 1 32 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 31 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 31 Why are we discussing Sanditon in a podcast about Pride and Prejudice? What exciting news does Paula have about teaching? Also we discuss chapter 31 of Pride and Prejudice.

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]]> Why are we discussing Sanditon in a podcast about Pride and Prejudice? What exciting news does Paula have about teaching? Also we discuss chapter 31 of Pride and Prejudice.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-3902795 Sat, 30 May 2020 09:00:00 +1200 833 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 30 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 30 In chapter 30 we wonder if Mr Darcy came to Rosings because he knew that Elizabeth was there.

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]]> In chapter 30 we wonder if Mr Darcy came to Rosings because he knew that Elizabeth was there.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-3781775 Sat, 23 May 2020 09:00:00 +1200 663 1 30 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 29 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 29 Recorded in quarantine with my special guest my sister Paula. In chapter 29 the Hunsford family visits Rosings Park. Lady Catherine is impertinent but not wrong. We discuss womens education and did Charlotte marry her father?

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]]> Recorded in quarantine with my special guest my sister Paula. In chapter 29 the Hunsford family visits Rosings Park. Lady Catherine is impertinent but not wrong. We discuss womens education and did Charlotte marry her father?

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-3685015 Sat, 16 May 2020 09:00:00 +1200 892 1 29 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 28 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 28 Recorded under quarantine with special guest (or just guest?) my sister Paula. We discuss chapter 28 and feminism and marrying for money.

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]]> Recorded under quarantine with special guest (or just guest?) my sister Paula. We discuss chapter 28 and feminism and marrying for money.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-3587377 Sat, 09 May 2020 09:00:00 +1200 718 1 28 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 27 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 27 Another episode recorded in quarantine with musical accompaniment. Today we discuss marrying for money and, travel recollections among other things

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]]> Another episode recorded in quarantine with musical accompaniment. Today we discuss marrying for money and, travel recollections among other things

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-3497461 Sat, 02 May 2020 09:00:00 +1200 731 1 27 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 26 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 26 With special background music provided by Brenda, Paula and I discuss the remains of the original Pride and Prejudice, Lizzy's character and the Collin's marriage.

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]]> With special background music provided by Brenda, Paula and I discuss the remains of the original Pride and Prejudice, Lizzy's character and the Collin's marriage.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-3404329 Sat, 25 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +1200 716 1 26 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 25 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 25 Recorded in quarantine with special guest my sister Paula. We discuss how Lizzy has such foresight and why no one suspects Mr Wickham.

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]]> Recorded in quarantine with special guest my sister Paula. We discuss how Lizzy has such foresight and why no one suspects Mr Wickham.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-3238828 Sat, 18 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +1200 778 1 25 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 24 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 24 "Hope was over, entirely over" for poor Jane in this episode of the Amateur Austenite yet she still manages to try to convince Elizabeth that Charlotte marrying Mr Collins isn't a bad thing.

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]]> "Hope was over, entirely over" for poor Jane in this episode of the Amateur Austenite yet she still manages to try to convince Elizabeth that Charlotte marrying Mr Collins isn't a bad thing.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-2763139 Sat, 11 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +1200 249 1 24 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 23 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 23 It's the end of volume 1 and what is Mrs Bennet having a fit about this time?

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]]> It's the end of volume 1 and what is Mrs Bennet having a fit about this time?

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-2737882 Sat, 04 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +1300 214 1 23 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 22 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 22 Charlotte goes into bat for Mr Collins addresses and hits a home run.

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]]> Charlotte goes into bat for Mr Collins addresses and hits a home run.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-2730547 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +1300 291 1 21 full false 21.5 COVID-19 21.5 COVID-19 A quick update on my current situation and a check in to see how you're doing

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]]> A quick update on my current situation and a check in to see how you're doing

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-3114529 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:00:00 +1300 80 1 22 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 21 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 21 Mr Bingley "sods off" to London and Charlotte welcomes Mr Collins to cry on her shoulder. With special guest host my friend Katherine.

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]]> Mr Bingley "sods off" to London and Charlotte welcomes Mr Collins to cry on her shoulder. With special guest host my friend Katherine.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-2722726 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +1300 1129 1 21 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 20 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 20 The aftermath of Mr Collins proposal

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-2611726 Sat, 14 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +1300 349 jane austen, literature, summary, Pride and Prejudice, Collins 1 20 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 19 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 19 Mr Collins proposes and is very problematic

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-2584336 Sat, 07 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +1300 361 jane austen, literature, summary, Pride and Prejudice, Collins 1 18 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 18 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 18 The Netherfield ball - Elizabeth is embarrassed by her family and disappointed that Mr Wickham doesn't attend.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-2577349 Sat, 29 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +1300 460 jane austen, literature, summary, Pride and Prejudice, Wickham, Darcy 1 18 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 17 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 17 The Netherfield ball is announced.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-2577235 Sat, 22 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +1300 285 jane austen, literature, summary, Pride and Prejudice, Wickham, Darcy 1 17 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 16 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 16 At a party at the Phillips Mr Wickham tells tales about Mr Darcy.

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]]> At a party at the Phillips Mr Wickham tells tales about Mr Darcy.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-2570962 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +1300 338 jane austen, literature, summary, Pride and Prejudice, Wickham, Darcy 1 16 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 15 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 15 Mr Collins wants to marry a Bennet and Mr Wickham appears

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-2503819 Sat, 08 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +1300 282 jane austen, literature, summary, Pride and Prejudice, Wickhmam 1 15 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 14 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 14 Mr Collins praises Lady Catherine and reads to the Bennet girls.

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]]> Mr Collins praises Lady Catherine and reads to the Bennet girls.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-2460629 Sat, 01 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +1300 319 jane austen, literature, summary, Pride and Prejudice 1 14 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 13 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 13 Mr Collins appears

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-2456450 Sat, 25 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +1300 321 jane austen, literature, summary, Pride and Prejudice 1 13 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 12 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 12 We discuss the shortest chapter in Pride and Prejudice where Mr Darcy acts like a teenage boy

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]]> We discuss the shortest chapter in Pride and Prejudice where Mr Darcy acts like a teenage boy

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-2414612 Sat, 18 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +1300 213 jane austen, literature, summary, Pride and Prejudice, Darcy, 1 12 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 11 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 11 Miss Bingley and Elizabeth go for a walk around the room while Mr Darcy watches

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]]> Miss Bingley and Elizabeth go for a walk around the room while Mr Darcy watches

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-2408189 Sat, 11 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +1300 294 jane austen, literature, summary, Pride and Prejudice 1 11 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 10 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 10 Are Elizabeth and Darcy arguing or flirting?

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]]> Are Elizabeth and Darcy arguing or flirting?

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-2273444 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +1300 282 jane austen, literature, summary, Pride and Prejudice 1 10 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 9 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 9 Jane is still sick at Netherfield. Mrs Bennet visits (interrupting breakfast) and is embarrassing.

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]]> Jane is still sick at Netherfield. Mrs Bennet visits (interrupting breakfast) and is embarrassing.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-2204246 Sat, 28 Dec 2019 09:00:00 +1300 251 jane austen, literature, summary, Pride and Prejudice 1 9 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 8 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 8 What makes an accomplished woman? Is it money, class, education, or scheming for a husband?

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]]> What makes an accomplished woman? Is it money, class, education, or scheming for a husband?

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-2183132 Sat, 21 Dec 2019 09:00:00 +1300 436 jane austen, literature, summary, Pride and Prejudice 1 8 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 7 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 7 Who is thinking of their breakfast? Who is thinking of red coats? These and more important questions answered.

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]]> Who is thinking of their breakfast? Who is thinking of red coats? These and more important questions answered.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-2146958 Sat, 14 Dec 2019 09:00:00 +1300 346 jane austen, literature, summary, Pride and Prejudice 1 7 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 6 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 6 Charlotte gives her advice on love just as Mr Darcy is starting to fall for Elizabeth.

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]]> Charlotte gives her advice on love just as Mr Darcy is starting to fall for Elizabeth.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-2140361 Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:00:00 +1300 420 jane austen, literature, summary, Pride and Prejudice 1 6 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 5 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 5 Pride rears it's ugly (or not so ugly?) head for the first time in the novel. The Bennet and Lucas ladies gossip.

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]]> Pride rears it's ugly (or not so ugly?) head for the first time in the novel. The Bennet and Lucas ladies gossip.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-2097012 Sat, 30 Nov 2019 09:00:00 +1300 306 jane austen, literature, summary, Pride and Prejudice 1 5 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 4 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 4 In chapter 4: the boys talk, the girls talk, each pair dissects the ball.

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]]> In chapter 4: the boys talk, the girls talk, each pair dissects the ball.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-2026332 Sat, 23 Nov 2019 09:00:00 +1300 222 jane austen, literature, summary, Pride and Prejudice 1 4 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 3 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 3 The assembly ball happens: Bingley is lovely; Darcy is not.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-2005570 Sat, 16 Nov 2019 09:00:00 +1300 390 jane austen, literature, summary, Pride and Prejudice 1 3 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 2 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 2 Why is Kitty coughing important?
Does Mrs Bennet really hate Mrs Long?
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]]> Why is Kitty coughing important?
Does Mrs Bennet really hate Mrs Long?
These and more questions answered in this discussion of chapter 2 of Pride and Prejudice.

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]]> Frances Duncan Buzzsprout-1987888 Sat, 09 Nov 2019 09:00:00 +1300 439 jane austen, literature, summary, Pride and Prejudice 1 2 full false Pride and Prejudice Chapter 1 Pride and Prejudice Chapter 1 In the very first episode we discuss the first chapter of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

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]]> In the very first episode we discuss the first chapter of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

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