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 websiteWant...

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 websiteWan...

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 websiteWant to join a pri...

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 websiteWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances...

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 websiteWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact h...

Fanny finally steps into the spotlight but has to deal with Edmund's feelings for Miss Crawford her new friend. If you'd like to support the podcast you can donate on Ko-fiYou can find Frances on Twitter or at her websiteWant to join a private one-on...

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...