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 thoughtful discussion as we explore Mary’s transformation from overlooked sister to determined scientist, the moral quandaries of creation, and the quiet ache of forbidden love.

Plus, in Hocus Tropus, Cat pairs this tale with Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson: another story where knowledge, danger, and desire intertwine.

For those who love Jane Austen with a twist, a touch of the macabre, and a pot of strong tea.

With thanks to Netgalley for the free ARC copy of this novel in return for an honest review.

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 brewing (naturally). Written by Laura M. Drake, this is Jane Austen fan fiction with a magical twist and a wink.