Frances Duncan

The Amateur Austenite Feb 24, 2023

Lady Susan Letter 17

This episode I’m joined by Bob, the founder of the Hawai’i branch of JASNA and a fellow author (we have so much in…

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The Amateur Austenite Feb 17, 2023

Lady Susan Letter 16

Emma is back to discuss Frederica running away from school - the poor girl having no friends, the legality her mothers…

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The Amateur Austenite Feb 10, 2023

Lady Susan Letter 15

Brenda returns (after more than a seasons absence) to discuss Lady Susan with me. She thinks Mrs Vernon isn't ready to…

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The Amateur Austenite Feb 3, 2023

Lady Susan Letter 14

Reggie writes to his father but Emma and I can hear Lady Susan's words. Also why is she talking shit about her…

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The Amateur Austenite Jan 27, 2023

Lady Susan Letter 13

Raewyn and I discuss the sources of gossip about Lady Susan, how to conduct an affair and what exactly Lady Susan is…

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The Amateur Austenite Jan 20, 2023

Lady Susan Letter 12

Emma returns for a hilarious reading of Sir Reginald's letter to his son Reginald (yeah, no one has original names)We…

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The Amateur Austenite Jan 13, 2023

Lady Susan Letter 11

Mrs Vernon cries out to her mother for help to extract Reggie from Lady Susan's clutchesLetter 1.18Discussion 3.07You…

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The Amateur Austenite Jan 6, 2023

Lady Susan Letter 10

Letter 0.42Discussion 3.53Lady Susan considers following Alicia's advice and marrying Reggie. We discuss the role of…

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