Mansfield Park Chapter 21

In 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 donate on Ko-f...

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Dec 31, 2021
Special Christmas episode 2021

In 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 some love this s...

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Dec 24, 2021
Mansfield Park Chapter 20

Whew you can tell I'm excited because I'm talking really fast as we get into chapter 20.Sir Thomas is too polite, Maria is heartbroken, you could argue so is Mr Yates, Mrs Norris continues to be selfish and Fanny is (surprise, surprise) absent Jane A...

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Dec 17, 2021
Mansfield Park Chapter 19

The most important question is raised in this discussion - is Fanny furniture?We talk about the funniest scene in the book and pity Sir Thomas on his return home. Jane Austen’s Lady Susan delivered to your inbox: 41 short films in 41 days22 Sept – 1...

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Dec 10, 2021
Mansfield Park Chapter 18

Everything is spinning out of control - the theatre is going well, then everyone starts complaining, Fanny is induced to act and then....Sir Thomas arrives Jane Austen’s Lady Susan delivered to your inbox: 41 short films in 41 days22 Sept – 1 Nov 202...

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Dec 03, 2021
Mansfield Park Chapter 17

In chapter 17 the theatre drama continues. Fanny is not involved but silently watching and, let's be honest, judging.  Jane Austen’s Lady Susan delivered to your inbox: 41 short films in 41 days22 Sept – 1 Nov 2025Creation Theatre is an award-winning...

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Nov 26, 2021
Mansfield Park Chapter 16

This scene introduces us to the East Room; a room no one else wants so it goes to Fanny. Edmund visits her and instead of calming her stresses about the theatre he adds to them. Jane Austen’s Lady Susan delivered to your inbox: 41 short films in 41 d...

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Nov 19, 2021
Mansfield Park Chapter 15

The play was chosen in the last chapter, now it's time to cast the actors! Will Fanny be forced into acting? Jane Austen’s Lady Susan delivered to your inbox: 41 short films in 41 days22 Sept – 1 Nov 2025Creation Theatre is an award-winning company,...

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Nov 12, 2021
Mansfield Park Chapter 14

The theatre drama continues and they finally settle on a play. Fanny observes all. Jane Austen’s Lady Susan delivered to your inbox: 41 short films in 41 days22 Sept – 1 Nov 2025Creation Theatre is an award-winning company, recognised for its innovat...

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Nov 05, 2021
Mansfield Park Chapter 13

In chapter 13 we are properly introduced to the Honourable Mr Yates who delights the company with talk of theatre. Edmund is a kill joy but who is the snake in this garden? Jane Austen’s Lady Susan delivered to your inbox: 41 short films in 41 days22...

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Oct 29, 2021