The My Cousin Jane Podcast

What exactly is Vingt-et-un and Commerce? Is the phrase “Keep your breath to cool your porridge” really an old saying? If so, where did it come from? And what are Scotch and Irish airs? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane.

Season 02, Episode 06 – Pride & Prejudice Chapter 6 What exactly is Vingt-et-un and Commerce? Is the phrase "Keep your breath to cool your porridge" really an old saying? If so, where did it come from? And what are Scotch and Irish airs? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane.

What exactly was Sir William Lucas’ role as the mayor of a small market town? And why should the monarchy invest in fire insurance? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane.

Season 02, Episode 05 – Pride & Prejudice Chapter 5 What exactly was Sir William Lucas' role as the mayor of a small market town? What's the difference between The Palace of Westminster, Saint James, and Buckingham? And why should the monarchy invest in fire insurance? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jan...

How was Mr. Elliot connected to the mysterious Knights Templar? What violation of the Laws of Honor does Anne commit and how is it related to Austen's sister Cassandra? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane.

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Mr. Elliot's Secret Connection to the Knights Templar - Persuasion Chapter 21 - My Cousin Jane How was Mr. Elliot connected to the mysterious Knights Templar? What violation of the Laws of Honor does Anne commit in this chapter and how is it related to Austen's sister Cassandra? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode...

In this week's episode of My Cousin Jane, we go to a concert with Anne and friends as we tour the Upper Assembly Rooms in Bath. Just how accurate are the movie adaptations of Persuasion? Who is the inimitable Miss Larolles and why does Anne compare this woman to herself? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane.

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All About the Upper Assembly Rooms - Persuasion Chapter 20 - My Cousin Jane We go to a concert with Anne and friends as we tour the Upper Assembly Rooms in Bath. Just how accurate are the movie adaptations of Persuasion? Who is the inimitable Miss Larolles and why does Anne compare this woman to herself? Learn the answers...

Why is Milsom Street so popular in Jane Austen's writing? What exactly did they sell at Molland's? And why are we going to a concert? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane.

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Milsom Street and Molland’s - Persuasion Chapter 19 - My Cousin Jane Why is Milsom Street so popular in Jane Austen's writing? What exactly did they sell at Molland's? And why are we going to a concert? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane.

How did the mail work in Regency times? Was Jane Austen an epistolary novelist? Why is Bath the place to go for Gout? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane.

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Letters, Epistles, and Gout - Persuasion Chapter 18 - My Cousin Jane How did the mail work in Regency times? Was Jane Austen an epistolary novelist? Why is Bath the place to go for Gout? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane.

What exactly is rheumatic fever and how was it treated in Regency times? What's wrong with living in Westgate buildings? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane.

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Rheumatic Fever and Westgate Buildings - Persuasion Chapter 17 - My Cousin Jane What exactly is rheumatic fever and how was it treated in Regency times? What's wrong with living in Westgate buildings? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane.

What did Sir Walter and King George III have in common? What is the proper form of address for Lady Darymple? Why is Miss Carteret not Miss Darymple? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane.

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What Sir Walter and King George III had in common, plus Regency Titles - Persuasion Chapter 16 - My Cousin Jane What did Sir Walter and King George III have in common? What is the proper form of address for Lady Darymple? Why is Miss Carteret not Miss Darymple? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane.

What made Camden Place such an interesting place to live? Why was it called Camden Place? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane.

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A Tour of Bath with Sir Walter - Persuasion Chapter 15 - My Cousin Jane What made Camden Place such an interesting place to live? Why was it called Camden Place? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane.

How did most regency families celebrate Christmas? Just how old was the "Old Bridge" in Bath? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane.

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It's Christmastide in Uppercross! - Persuasion Chapter 14 - My Cousin Jane How did most regency families celebrate Christmas? Just how old was the "Old Bridge" in Bath? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane.

What is the real difference between a chaise and a coach? Why is Admiral Croft's gig also referred to as a one-horse chaise? Why does Cpt. Wentworth return post from Lyme? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane.
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Carriages, Chaise, and Gigs, Oh My! - Persuasion Chapter 12 - My Cousin Jane What exactly is the difference between a chaise and a coach? Why is Admiral Croft's gig also referred to as a one-horse chaise? Why does Captain Wentworth return post from Lyme, and what does that mean anyway? Learn the answers to these questions ...

My Cousin Jane is a podcast produced by Jane Austen's cousin—well, her 8th cousin, 6 times removed, about the life and works of Jane Austen. Lee presents a light hearted, chapter-by-chapter collection of segments that one could think of as the "Deleted Scenes" or "Bonus Features" of Austen's works.

Just how famous is Lyme Regis and the infamous Cobb where Miss Musgrove takes her tumble? What exactly were bathing machines? And what does the term "Cobb" mean anyway? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane.

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All about Lyme Regis, the infamous Cobb, poets, and more! - Persuasion Chapter 11 - My Cousin Jane Just how famous is Lyme Regis and the infamous Cobb where Miss Musgrove takes her tumble? What exactly were bathing machines? And what does the term "Cobb" mean anyway? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane.

Can you really just walk across private property in the UK? How exactly does one lay a hedgerow and what were they for? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane.

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British footpaths, hedgerows, and more! - Persuasion Chapter 10 - My Cousin Jane Can you really just walk across open countryside in the UK? How exactly does one lay a hedgerow and what were they for? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane.

We're back, with fortunes in the 1800s, country curates, and more! - Persuasion Chapter 9 - My Cousin Jane Just how rich was Captain Wentworth? Was being a country curate as bad as Mary says? How exactly is one "made a baronet"? And why was there such a gap between episodes 8 and 9? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My C...

My Cousin Jane is a podcast produced by Jane Austen's cousin—well, her 8th cousin, 6 times removed—Lee Falin, about the life and works of Jane Austen.

But we don't explore things like the "literary themes and ethos of Jane Austen", or something else you might hear about in a graduate level English Lit class.

My Cousin Jane presents a light hearted, chapter-by-chapter collection of segments that one could think of as the "Behind the Scenes" or "Bonus Features" of Austen's works.

With any luck, you'll come away both entertained, and with an enriched appreciation and understanding of the life and works of My Cousin Jane.