Frances Duncan

The Amateur Austenite Dec 3, 2021

Mansfield Park Chapter 18

Everything is spinning out of control - the theatre is going well, then everyone starts complaining, Fanny is induced to…

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The Amateur Austenite Nov 26, 2021

Mansfield Park Chapter 17

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

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The Amateur Austenite Nov 19, 2021

Mansfield Park Chapter 16

This scene introduces us to the East Room; a room no one else wants so it goes to Fanny. Edmund visits her and instead…

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The Amateur Austenite Nov 12, 2021

Mansfield Park Chapter 15

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

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The Amateur Austenite Nov 5, 2021

Mansfield Park Chapter 14

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

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The Amateur Austenite Oct 29, 2021

Mansfield Park Chapter 13

In chapter 13 we are properly introduced to the Honourable Mr Yates who delights the company with talk of theatre.…

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The Amateur Austenite Oct 22, 2021

Mansfield Park Chapter 12

It's Fanny's first (impromptu) ball! Sadly she has to listen to Mrs Norris gossip and continues to witness Mr Crawford…

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The Amateur Austenite Oct 15, 2021

Mansfield Park Chapter 11

Can you tell Sian is excited to be back?In chapter 11 Sian speculates that Mary Crawford would try to Keep Up With The…

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