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.Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube, Instagram...

Everything is spinning out of control - the theatre is going well, then everyone starts complaining, Fanny is induced to act and then....Sir Thomas arrivesSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at h...

In chapter 17 the theatre drama continues. Fanny is not involved but silently watching and, let's be honest, judging. Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her website Buy our merch on Redbubble...

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.Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouT...

The play was chosen in the last chapter, now it's time to cast the actors! Will Fanny be forced into acting?Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her website Buy our merch on Redbubble Book for...

The theatre drama continues and they finally settle on a play. Fanny observes all.Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her website Buy our merch on Redbubble Book for an Austen Society event on...

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?Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube,...

It's Fanny's first (impromptu) ball! Sadly she has to listen to Mrs Norris gossip and continues to witness Mr Crawford making moves on her cousins.Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websi...

Can you tell Sian is excited to be back?In chapter 11 Sian speculates that Mary Crawford would try to Keep Up With The Kardashians. Sir Thomas has a date for heading home but no one seems to be happy about what his return will bring - Maria's wedding...

Sian is back! We discuss the visit to Southerton - the selfishness of all the parties.I make a brief mention of Mansfield Revisited by Joan Aitken.Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fi Find Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websi...