In chapter 17 the theatre drama continues. Fanny is not involved but silently watching and, let's be honest, judging. 

This scene introduces us to the East Room; a room no one else wants so it goes to Fanny. Edmund visits her and instead of calming her stresses about the theatre he adds to them.

The play was chosen in the last chapter, now it's time to cast the actors! Will Fanny be forced into acting?

The theatre drama continues and they finally settle on a play. Fanny observes all.

In chapter 13 we are properly introduced to the Honourable Mr Yates who delights the company with talk of theatre. Edmund is a kill joy but who is the snake in this garden?

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.