Frances Duncan

The Amateur Austenite Jun 30, 2023

Lady Susan Letter 23

There is a light - Reggie is getting away and he's completely changed his opinion of Frederica! Emma and I discuss…

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The Amateur Austenite Apr 14, 2023

Burnout (with a flavour of Austen)

In this very vulnerable episode Raewyn and I discuss the burnout we've both been experiencing.The podcast will be on…

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The Amateur Austenite Apr 7, 2023

Lady Susan Letter 22

Kate joins me to discuss Letter 22, the fallout from Frederica's letter and whether Lady Susan is a narcissist...and…

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The Amateur Austenite Mar 31, 2023

Lady Susan Letter 21

I am joined by real live librarian Heather to discuss Frederica's defiance and whether there are enough adaptations of…

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The Amateur Austenite Mar 24, 2023

Lady Susan Letter 20

Letter .25Discussion 7.18Amme and I discuss Sir James' arrival, what you really need in men, clearance rack fiancés,…

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The Amateur Austenite Mar 17, 2023

Lady Susan Letter 19

Emma and I discuss differences between our versions of Lady Susan, whether you should feel contempt for someone that…

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The Amateur Austenite Mar 10, 2023

Lady Susan Letter 18

Letter .24Discussion 2.14Amme returns to rejoice that Frederica is having a good time with her aunt and cousins. We…

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The Amateur Austenite Mar 4, 2023

Sense and Sensibility 2023 (Review of The Court Theatre Production)

We can not recommend this highly enough - laughs, moving scenery, bulges!On till 11 March 2023 at The Court Theatre in…

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