Sea Bathing with Jane Austen (ep 67)

British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics - A podcast by Carol Ann Lloyd - Wednesdays

When we think of Jane Austen’s novels, we often think of life in the parlor. Well-dressed Bingley sisters making pointed comments in the grand rooms of Netherfield Hall. Mr. Knightley visiting Emma and Mr. Woodhouse at Hartfield. Lady Catherine deBourgh holding court at Rosings. And Mr. Darcy watching Elizabeth play the piano at Pemberley. Ladies read books and walk around the room. Gentlemen write letters. Relationships develop and dissolve.But what might happen if they take a journey to the...