Lady Susan Letter 17

This 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 what Austen's...

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Feb 24, 2023
Lady Susan Letter 16

Emma 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 2.54.5Support...

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Feb 17, 2023
Lady Susan Letter 15

Brenda 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 early on Ko-fiF...

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Feb 10, 2023
Lady Susan Letter 14

Reggie 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-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteB...

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Feb 03, 2023
Lady Susan Letter 13

Raewyn 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-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Ins...

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Jan 27, 2023
Lady Susan Letter 12

Emma 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 scale?Letter 0.17...

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Jan 20, 2023
Lady Susan Letter 11

Mrs 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-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy...

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Jan 13, 2023
Lady Susan Letter 10

Letter 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 early on Ko-fiF...

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Jan 06, 2023
Lady Susan Letter 9

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...

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Dec 30, 2022