This is a heavy chapter but for the first time we're able to understand Sir Thomas's perspectiveYou can find the video I mention about Mr Rushworth's guilt on YouTubeIf you'd like to support the podcast you can donate on Ko-fiYou can find Frances on...

In chapter 31 Mr Crawford finally does it - he proposes to Fanny. We keep trying to find excuses for him and wish that it had ended differently...have we been seduced by him too??If you'd like to support the podcast you can donate on Ko-fiYou can fin...

Chapter 30 focusses entirely on the Crawford siblings. Henry is back and declares he wants to marry Fanny (but he hasn't asked her yet).If you'd like to support the podcast you can donate on Ko-fiYou can find Frances on Twitter or at her websiteSuppo...

In the aftermath of the ball things settle down to a quiet time for Fanny. She misses her brother and Edmund but she's grateful for praise from the Bertram's. For Mary it's an entirely different experience, Edmund's absence is making her frankly para...

It's the ball! Fanny looks well - her uncle compliments her when she's out of the room and he thinks that Mr Crawford is in love with her.If you'd like to support the podcast you can donate on Ko-fiYou can find Frances on Twitter or at her websiteSup...

Fanny prepares for a ball after a day of dealing with Mrs Norris. Edmund gives her another necklace and stirs her emotions.If you'd like to support the podcast you can donate on Ko-fiYou can find Frances on Twitter or at her websiteSupport the podcas...

Sir Thomas declares there will be a ball! Miss Crawford is playing an underhand game.If you'd like to support the podcast you can donate on Ko-fiYou can find Frances on Twitter or at her websiteSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind...

Sir Thomas is doing a lot of observing - he knows Mr Crawford is trying to get into Fanny's good books. Over dinner at the parsonage Mary gets upset, Mr Crawford tells stories and Mrs Norris is a nuisance.If you'd like to support the podcast you can...

Mr Crawford reveals his dastardly plans for Fanny, he begins to make headway as she is quietly weaving her way into his heart. William turns up on the scene and Fanny is delighted to see him again.We have a little discussion on what constitutes "real...

Fanny goes to her first party and while there gives her first telling off.If you'd like to support the podcast you can donate on Ko-fiYou can find Frances on Twitter or at her websiteSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on...