Lady Susan Letter 17

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...

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Feb 24, 2023
Lady Susan Letter 16

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...

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Feb 17, 2023
Lady Susan Letter 15

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 5.52Check out the Intrepid French Film Fest...

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Feb 10, 2023
Lady Susan Letter 14

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 5.05Check out the Intrepid French Film Festival Aotearoa and especially Jane Austen Wrecked My...

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Feb 03, 2023
Lady Susan Letter 13

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 2.03Check out the Intrepid French Film Festival Aotearoa and especiall...

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Jan 27, 2023
Lady Susan Letter 12

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...

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Jan 20, 2023
Lady Susan Letter 11

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.Check out the Intrepid French Film Festival Aotearoa and especially Jane Austen Wrecked My Li...

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Jan 13, 2023
Lady Susan Letter 10

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.Check out the Intrepid French Film Fest...

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Jan 06, 2023
Lady Susan Letter 9

Send us a textWe discuss Mrs Johnson's advice that Lady Susan marry ReggieMy 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 ValeraLetter 1.10Discussi...

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Dec 30, 2022
Lady Susan Letter 8

Send us a textLetter 1.17.5Discussion 4.36Mrs Vernon shares her concerns with her mother that Lady Susan may be hunting Reginald.Check out the Intrepid French Film Festival Aotearoa and especially Jane Austen Wrecked My Life throughout the country Ma...

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Dec 23, 2022