Mansfield Park Chapter 12

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. Jane Austen’s Lady Susan delivered to your inbox: 41 short films in 41 days22 Sept – 1 Nov 2025Creatio...

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Oct 22, 2021
Mansfield Park Chapter 11

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...

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Oct 15, 2021
Mansfield Park Chapter 10

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. Jane Austen’s Lady Susan delivered to your inbox: 41 short films in 41 days22 Sept – 1 Nov 2025Creatio...

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Oct 08, 2021
Mansfield Park Chapter 9

The Mansfield social group have finally arrived at Southerton - they tour the house then escape into the grounds. Miss Crawford says several stupid things and refuses to back down while her brother continues to flirt with Maria in front of her fiancé...

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Oct 01, 2021
Mansfield Park Chapter 8

The trip to Southerton is resurrected, after some negotiations on Edmund's part the whole party sets off for Southerton. Maria is bitchy and Mrs Norris is pissy but this isn't new.  Jane Austen’s Lady Susan delivered to your inbox: 41 short films in...

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Sep 24, 2021
Mansfield Park Chapter 7

Poor Fanny is consulted by Edmund then neglected by him. Edmund begins a romance with Miss Crawford which includes listening to her play the harp and teaching her to ride. Jane Austen’s Lady Susan delivered to your inbox: 41 short films in 41 days22...

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Sep 17, 2021
Mansfield Park Chapter 6

Mum joins me again, we discuss Mary being condescending, Mr Rushworth being awkward and Maria being a little bitchy. Jane Austen’s Lady Susan delivered to your inbox: 41 short films in 41 days22 Sept – 1 Nov 2025Creation Theatre is an award-winning c...

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Sep 10, 2021
Mansfield Park Chapter 5

NZ is back in lockdown so my guest this week is my mother Brenda. We discuss the need for a transition period between being a girl and a woman, and just how many characters there are in Mansfield Park. Jane Austen’s Lady Susan delivered to your inbox...

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Sep 03, 2021
Mansfield Park Chapter 4

The Crawford's arrive. Are the Bertram girls lacking ears? And I decide Lady Bertram is my role model. 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, recogn...

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Aug 27, 2021
Mansfield Park Chapter 3

This week we're trying something different. I read chapter 3 and we talk about it as we go. Mr Norris dies, the Grants come and there is a threat that Fanny may have to move in with Mrs Norris.Let us know if you like this format! Jane Austen’s Lady S...

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Aug 20, 2021