Season 5 Ep. 2 - What would Jane do...about the Hell Fire Club and other Secret Societies?
04/25/24 • 41 min
Julia Golding has been delving into the scandalous world of the Hell Fire Club for her new novel. This was a secret society that emerged out of the 18th century and had new admirers such as Jane's contemporary, Lord Byron. But what would Jane Austen make of this world of clubs and societies, usually the preserve of men? Julia and Kate Macfalane discuss. Were any open to women - and what were their alternatives. Which of her characters would belong to the Hell Fire Club?
To buy Julia's book, go here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Persephone-Code-Julia-Golding-ebook/dp/B0CBYHBFRV/
To enter the short story competition, go here
https://janeaustenlf.org/writing-competition-entry-2024
Julia Golding has been delving into the scandalous world of the Hell Fire Club for her new novel. This was a secret society that emerged out of the 18th century and had new admirers such as Jane's contemporary, Lord Byron. But what would Jane Austen make of this world of clubs and societies, usually the preserve of men? Julia and Kate Macfalane discuss. Were any open to women - and what were their alternatives. Which of her characters would belong to the Hell Fire Club?
To buy Julia's book, go here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Persephone-Code-Julia-Golding-ebook/dp/B0CBYHBFRV/
To enter the short story competition, go here
https://janeaustenlf.org/writing-competition-entry-2024
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Season 5 Ep. 1 - What would Jane do...about Mr Darcy's Wet Shirt?
In a world exclusive the What would Jane do? team interview the person who bought that shirt - yes, you can meet the person who won the auction and find out the plans for it going forward. In the same auction was the yellow pelisse worn in the 2020 Emma - find out where that is going as well.
We also talk about Jane and celebrity culture, Byron, Nelson and much more.
#JaneAusten
Here are the links we mention:
Bringing a piece of television history to Calderdale | News Centre - Official news site of Calderdale Council
Bankfield Museum | Calderdale Museums
Address
- Bankfield Museum
- Akroyd Park
- Boothtown Road
- Halifax
- HX3 6HG
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And to order Julia's new book - a Regency thriller called by her publishers 'Bridgerton meets The Da Vinci Code' please go here for Amazon or support your local bookshop.
Next Episode
Season 5 Ep. 3 WWJD...about Lady Whistledown? (inc. Bridgerton Season 3 review)
What did you think of Bridgerton Season 3? Julia Golding and Kate Macfarlane review the latest season but also put Lady Whistledown through her paces. They look at the real Lady Whistledown and the place for public scandalmongering. What was the role of gossip in Jane's world and where is it a major plot device in her novels? Stay tuned for Jane Austen news.
janeausten.co.uk Then type 'Jane Austen Festival 2024'. The page has links to all events and a festival programme.
https://austenvariations.com/gossip-and-scandal-in-jane-austens-world/
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