We 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 1.10Discussion 2.27Support...

Letter 1.17.5Discussion 4.36Mrs Vernon shares her concerns with her mother that Lady Susan may be hunting Reginald.Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her website Buy our merch on Redbubble Bo...

We discuss if Jane Austen was an economist and if Mrs Vernon is attracted to Lady SusanLetter .40Discussion 4.53The poem mentioned is by W. H Auden:"It makes me most uncomfortable to seeAn English spinster of the middle-classDescribe the amorous effe...

"It's me. Hi. I'm the problem, it's me."What Taylor Swift songs relate to Lady Susan? I ask a fan for their input.Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her website Buy our merch on Redbubble Boo...

Amme returns to discuss Mrs Vernon's reaction to Lady Susan's arrival.We compare Lady Susan to a mean girl, a spin doctor, a marketing executive and a girl boss.I mention the webseries Rational Creatures (check out Season 6 which is on this series!)...

Emma returns to discuss Letter 5. We compare Lady Susan to Sun Tzu and Mr Vernon to Scrooge McDuck. Letter 46.5 secondsDiscussion 3.49Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her website Buy our me...

Amme joins me to disuss letter 4; Mrs Vernon tells her brother of Lady Susan's arrival. "Stunning. Shocking. Absolute powerful monstrous move. I love her"Letter 54 secondsDiscussion 2 minutes 52 secondsSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on K...

Pippa joins me to look into this "world of undeserved privilege" where she compares my interest in Jane Austen to drugs. She observes that Lady Susan is "living beyond her means" and is "poor, yo"  Letter 1 minute 23 secondsDiscussion 4 minutes 51 se...

Craig joins me to discuss Letter 2 of Lady Susan who he thinks would be fun at parties, just don't introduce her to your boyfriendLetter 37 secondsDiscussion 4 minutes 20 secondsSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on You...

"I’m dashing off a note as I leave the house. I’m on my way, see you soon." Lady Susan invites herself to Churchill in a letter that raises a lot of questions Letter 1.42Discussion 3.10If you'd like to support the podcast and hear episodes early you...