Pemberley and Beyond

This episode we return to the world of Georgiana Darcy-inspired JAFF as Cat discusses Erin Edwards' first Young Adult Pride and Prejudice continuation: The Unruly Heart of Miss Darcy . As well as getting excited about the emotional depth of this novel, Cat muses on Mariah Rigg's mentor's quote, "you write to the places you are not," and how recent blanket bans in English scho...

In this episode of Pemberley and Beyond, we dive into Lindz Mcleod's continuation of Pride and Prejudice: The Miseducation of Caroline Bingley . Horrified by the marriage of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy, Caroline Bingley has always believed herself above everyone else. But when Darcy tells her she’s far too awful to ever be loved, Caroline is shaken to her core. Determined to prove him wrong, Car...

When I discovered that Rachel Parris (of Austentatious ) had written a novel centred on the ever-practical Charlotte Collins, I couldn’t wait to read it. This episode of Pemberley and Beyond dives into a delightful reimagining of that Austen fans won’t want to miss. Introducing Mrs Collins offers a fresh and entertaining perspective on one of Austen’s most infamously unromantic characters. Known f...

In this episode, we are delving into The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch by Melinda Taub. Published in 2023, this epistolary novel picks up where every scene ends in Pride and Prejudice , à la Rosencratz and Guildenstern Are Dead . Weaving together tropes galore with wit and witchcraft, this is an exciting new voice within the Jane Austen Inspired literary world!

As regular readers/listeners of Pemberley & Beyond will know, my last experience of stepping outside my comfort zone of Pride & Prejudice retellings ended in disaster. Nonetheless, I fell head over heels for the beautiful cover of Emma of 83rd Street when I saw it in my local library. I know that there’s that old chestnut about not judging books by their cover, but what can I say? I'm a su...

Join Cat on Pemberley and Beyond for a special bite-size episode celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary through the anthology Encounters With Jane Austen: Celebrating 250 Years . This captivating collection of essays, short stories, poetry, and art showcases how Austen’s wit, wisdom, and social insight continue to inspire readers, writers, and artists around the world. In this episode, Cat ex...

**You listened and spoke! I listened and re-recorded! Re-uploaded with better quality audio** What if Mary Bennet had turned her intellect to science… and the reanimation of the dead? In this Halloween-inspired episode, Cat reviews Melinda Taub’s recently published The Shocking Experiments of Miss Mary Bennet. A witty, gothic, and gloriously queer reimagining of Pride and Prejudice . Expect though...

New episode alert! Cat's talking about Sonali Dev’s Recipe for Persuasion: a modern, desi twist on Austen’s Persuasion . Chef Ashna Raje faces family drama, a struggling restaurant, and (of course) her ex on a reality cooking show. But all is not as it seems for the politically astute reader....

In this episode, Cat chats about the sparkling new cosy fantasy mystery series Pride & Prejudice & Potions . She takes us to the Prequel novella, where a masquerade ball is more than just swooshing gowns and whispered scandals: it’s where the magic quite literally begins. Expect trope-spotting, a touch of whimsy, and a peek at how Wickham is being lined up for… well, let’s just say trouble is brew...

Join Cat once again as she talks about the main tropes in Katherine Reay’s The Austen Escape. Escape into the world of Austen. Literally. Tech engineer Mary Davies finds herself whisked away from her high-stress job to an immersive Jane Austen experience in the English countryside. But when her best friend suddenly loses her memory and believes herself to be an Austen heroine, Mary must navigate t...

Hello, and welcome to Pemberley and Beyond! Join me, your host, for our second episode. The podcast where we pour ourselves a cup of coffee, and take a whimsical wander through some of the tropes in JAFF. In this episode, Cat talks about the recently published, "The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennet " by Lindz McLeod (truly the sapphic romance readers have been waiting for). There were so many trope...

Hello, and welcome to Pemberley and Beyond! Join me, your host, for our inaugural episode. The podcast where we pour ourselves a cuppa, and take a whimsical wander through some of the tropes in JAFF. In this episode, Cat talks about the recently published, "Caroline Bingley, Private Detective" by Caroline Gardiner and Sharmini Kumar. Has Caroline Bingley shown some personal growth since being jilt...

Hello, and welcome to Pemberley and Beyond — the podcast where we dive into the ever-expanding world of Jane Austen fan fiction (JAFF for short). New lives, new loves, fresh drama… and tropes that just keep turning up like Wickham at a wealthy heiress’ door. I’m Cat — an Austen enthusiast, longtime JAFF reader, and possibly the ersatz English version of Miss Erstwhile, with just enough cash for a...