Send us a textThis chapter introduces Anne's friend, Mrs Smith, who as we all know will become quite important later. Comparisons are drawn between this lonely, poor, sick widow and our old friend Mrs Clay (also a poor widow but living in luxury).If...

Send us a textLady Russell warms up to Mr Elliot but Anne still suspects him. We talk quite a bit about Mrs Clay - is she really as awful as everyone thinks?If you'd like to support the podcast and hear episodes early you can donate on Ko-fiYou can f...

Send us a textAnne is in Bath with her family who are much happier to see her than expected. Then Mr Elliot arrives - what are his motives?If you'd like to support the podcast and hear episodes early you can donate on Ko-fiYou can find Frances on Twi...

Send us a textMary and Charles are back from Lyme, Louisa is conscious and where is Captain Benwick?If you'd like to support the podcast and hear episodes early you can donate on Ko-fiYou can find Frances on Twitter, Instagram or at her website If yo...

Send us a textThis is a chapter that often gets left out of adaptations. Anne returns to Uppercross before going to Bath and Lady Russell meets the Crofts.If you'd like to support the podcast and hear episodes early you can donate on Ko-fiYou can fin...

Send us a textSuddenly we're at the end of Volume 1 and so much happens - they are still in Lyme, they meet Mr Elliot, they go for several walks then Louisa has her fall and all hell breaks loose.If you'd like to support the podcast and hear episodes...

Send us a textThe Musgrove party, Anne and Captain Wentworth head to Lyme and meet Captain Harville and the romantic figure of Captain Benwick.If you'd like to support the podcast and hear episodes early you can donate on Ko-fiYou can find Frances on...

Send us a textEveryone takes a walk to Winthrop and the question is finally answered about which of the Musgrove girls is for Captain Wentworth.This was recorded outside so there is a bit of background noise, hopefully it isn't too distracting.If you...

Send us a textIn this episode: Sian is promoted to co-host and we discuss chapter 9 of Persuasion. Are the Miss Musgroves in a battle for Captain Wentworth's heart?If you'd like to support the podcast and hear episodes early you can donate on Ko-fiYo...

Send us a textThis is a pretty sad chapter, Anne and Captain Wentworth can no longer avoid each other. He's having a great time with the Musgroves while she's crying into the piano keys.There is a brief mention of the webseries Rational Creatures.If...