Episode 118: The Thing About Mrs. Clay Under Mr. Elliot's Protection

What exactly does Austen mean when she describes Mrs. Clay as being "under his protection"? And what's in it for everyone involved? This episode we examine the role of mistresses in 18th-century society. We have launched a Patreon! To sign up and support the work we do, please head to https://www.patreon.com/TheThingAboutAusten. Thank you SO much! Website/newsletter: https://www.thethingaboutausten.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @TheThingAboutAusten Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop

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