Episode 65: The Trouble With Mrs Montgomery Hurst & #JaneAustenJuly with Katie Lumsden from Books and Things

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Send us a Text Message.The Trouble with Mrs. Montgomery Hurst out 18 July!Katie brings to life her new novel, The Trouble with Mrs. Montgomery Hurst, set in a small Victorian town driven by the gossip and secrets of its inhabitants. We explore how classic literature influenced her narrative and how the early Victorian period and the impact of industrialisation provide a vivid backdrop to the story of this small town.Katie passionately discusses the importance of authentic representation, both...

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1. Episode 65: The Trouble With Mrs Montgomery Hurst & #JaneAustenJuly with Katie Lumsden from Books and Things (00:00:00)

2. Exploring Jane Austen's Influence and Works (00:00:20)

3. The Trouble With Gossip in Belford (00:05:59)

4. Literary Influences and Victorian Research (00:10:17)

5. Exploring Historical Fiction and Forbidden Love (00:18:31)

6. Exploring Queer History and Gossip (00:21:25)

7. Exploring Gossip and Social Restrictions (00:27:02)

8. Character Development in 19th Century Novels (00:30:09)

9. Jane Austen July Reading Event (00:38:20)

10. Promoting Literature and Social Media (00:44:35)