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Pemberley and Beyond

Pemberley and Beyond

By: Cat Dashwood
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 Pemberley and Beyond is a podcast for those who love Austen, Gaskell, and the many lovingly written fan fictions they’ve unintentionally unleashed upon the world. Standing on the shoulders of literary giants and all that... I’m Cat, your host: long-time JAFF reader, inveterate caffeine addict, and general literary meddler. Each episode, I’ll chat through a different JAFF or GIN (that’s Gaskell-Inspired Novel, not the beverage, though you’re welcome to bring your opinions on both), prod at some of its tropes, and suggest a companion read from beyond the ballroom (aka the JAFF and GIN-iverse).Cat Dashwood Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • The Austen Escape by Katherine Reay

    The Austen Escape by Katherine Reay
    Aug 30 2025

    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 tangled friendships, long-buried truths, and the unexpected pull of romance.

    A witty, heartfelt read that’s perfect for anyone craving sharp banter, second chances, and a modern story wrapped in the charm of Austen’s timeless world.
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    18 mins
  • The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennet - Lindz McLeod - a trope review

    The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennet - Lindz McLeod - a trope review
    Aug 16 2025

    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 tropes in this one that it was a delight to read, but I only had time to talk about the three I loved most in this novel. Which ones made the final cut? Well, find out in this episode.


    Apologies for the audio quality. It will improve, I promise. It's already marginally better than last episode's. :)
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    14 mins
  • Miss Caroline Bingley, Private Detective

    Miss Caroline Bingley, Private Detective
    Jul 31 2025

    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 jilted by Mr Darcy? Is everyone in this wintery novel going to be white? And what on earth is Georgiana like?


    Note: the bit about the Romans believing London was Hell was a factoid I picked up from Chris Fowler's "The Water Room". I have never fact-checked this, but Fowler knew more about London than I can ever hope to
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    17 mins
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