Send us a textLetter .24Discussion 2.14Amme 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.Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on...

Send us a textWe can not recommend this highly enough - laughs, moving scenery, bulges!On till 11 March 2023 at The Court Theatre in ChristchurchSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her website...

Send us a textThis 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...

Send us a textEmma 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 .15Discussion...

Send us a textBrenda 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 1.23Discussion 5.52Support the podcast and hear episodes e...

Send us a textReggie writes to his father but Emma and I can hear Lady Susan's words. Also why is she talking shit about her daughter?Letter .15Discussion 5.05Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube, Instagram or...

Send us a textRaewyn 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 .16Discussion 2.03Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances...

Send us a textEmma 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 societyWhat is news if not gossip on a different sca...

Send us a textMrs Vernon cries out to her mother for help to extract Reggie from Lady Susan's clutchesLetter 1.18Discussion 3.07You can find Elsa on Twitter.Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at...

Send us a textLetter 0.42Discussion 3.53Lady 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.Support the podcast and hear episodes e...