Persuasion, Chapter 18: Captain Benwick and Louisa Musgrove!

In Chapter 18 of Persuasion, Anne gets a letter from Mary with some shocking news: Louisa Musgrove is engaged to Captain Benwick! Can you believe it? This week we're joined by our friend Julia Whelan to discuss the chapter. Julia is leading our upcoming Persuasion pilgrimage! You can learn more about joining her in Lyme Regis here. At the end of the episode, Dr. Alan Rosevear graciously answers our questions about the roads of England in the early 1800s. --- Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry Production Find us at our website | Follow us on Instagram Don't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare $5/month, we'd love to have your support on Patreon! On Patreon we have more great Austen content including a weekly bonus conversation between Vanessa and Stephanie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.