What a Man Should Be
This weekend I participated in a discussion with JASNA Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho Region entitled “What a man…
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The Kids Table
We’re awkwardly aware of the age gap between Mr Knightley and Emma – 16 years makes us uncomfortable. It gets worse when…
Read article →Lady Susan Ruins Everyone’s Lives
Lady Susan has an amazing ability to waltz into a situation and mess it up for everyone. Mrs Mainwaring loves her…
Read article →The enduring appeal of Jane Austen
RNZ “Afternoons” 27 March 2025 I was interviewed on the Radio! My thoughts:
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Jane Austen’s continuing relevance
Sunday Star Times 23/3/25 In the more than 200 years since Jane Austen published, people and society haven’t changed all…
Read article →Book Review: Pride, Prejudice and Jasmin Field
Review of the Melissa Nathan novel Jasmin Field is, almost accidentally, cast as Elizabeth Bennet on stage after she…
Read article →Money is thicker than blood
John Dashwood is an arse. It’s his responsibility, as a male and head of the family, to support the females as they…
Read article →Mr Tilney wants to make it up to Catherine
Catherine’s only 17 and Mr Tilney proposes (though does he in this adaptation?) When Catherine is thrown out of his…
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