Send us a textIn 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 he...

Send us a textIt'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.If you'd like to support the podcast you can donate on Ko-fiYou can find Frances on Twitter or at...

Send us a textFanny prepares for a ball after a day of dealing with Mrs Norris. Edmund gives her another necklace and stirs her emotions.If you'd like to support the podcast you can donate on Ko-fiYou can find Frances on Twitter or at her websiteIf y...

Send us a textSir Thomas declares there will be a ball! Miss Crawford is playing an underhand game.If you'd like to support the podcast you can donate on Ko-fiYou can find Frances on Twitter or at her websiteIf you'd like to support the podcast and h...

Send us a textSir 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.If you'd like to support the po...

Send us a textMr 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 con...

Send us a textFanny goes to her first party and while there gives her first telling off.If you'd like to support the podcast you can donate on Ko-fiYou can find Frances on Twitter or at her websiteIf you'd like to support the podcast and hear episode...

Send us a textFanny finally steps into the spotlight but has to deal with Edmund's feelings for Miss Crawford her new friend. If you'd like to support the podcast you can donate on Ko-fiYou can find Frances on Twitter or at her websiteIf you'd like t...

Send us a textIn 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.If you'd like to support the podcast you can...

Send us a textIn 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.If you'd like to show us so...