Frances Duncan

The Amateur Austenite Mar 7, 2025

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…

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The Amateur Austenite Feb 28, 2025

Emma Chapter 21

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

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The Amateur Austenite Feb 21, 2025

Emma Chapter 20

We tackle the important questions:- Does Austen name characters after herself?- Why is Jane a better heroine than Emma?-…

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The Amateur Austenite Feb 14, 2025

Emma Chapter 19

We ask the tough questions:- Is Mrs Bates hearing loss simply selective hearing? - Are the Bates scamming their…

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The Amateur Austenite Feb 7, 2025

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…

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The Amateur Austenite Jan 31, 2025

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…

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The Amateur Austenite Jan 24, 2025

Emma Chapter 16

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

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The Amateur Austenite Jan 17, 2025

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…

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