Escape into Period Pieces

It's time for another Author Spotlight episode! This time on Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) best known for her children's novels: The Secret Garden, A Little Princess and Little Fauntleroy. In today's episode dive into her life and see the legacy her work has left behind. Hopefully this will get you to pick up one of her novels or watch one of the films based on her work! Stay tuned at the end of the episode for future episode plans and what Stephanie is currently watching and enjoying :) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Come to Stephanie's Zoom Lecture this month! (May 13th @ 7PM) Register now: https://sachem.librarycalendar.com/event/exploring-period-piece-genre-zoom-174927~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~REFERENCES:Frances Hodgson BurnettBiography: Frances Hodgson Burnett: Beyond the Secret Garden by Angelica Shirley Carpenter and Jean Shirley (1992)Louisa May AlcottThe Buccaneers Season 2The Gilded Age (HBO Max)Death by Lightning (Netflix)Regency Rumors (Channel on YouTube)Little Lord FauntleroyFauntleroy (1921) film starring Mary PickfordA Little Princess1939 Little Princess film starring Shirley Temple1995 A Little Princess filmA Secret Princess by Margaret Stohl and Melissa de la CruzJo & Laurie by Stohl and de la CruzAlyssa Colman's The Gilded Girl and The Tarnished Garden The Secret Garden1993 and 2020 films 1987 Secret Garden Hallmark Hall of Fame film The ForsytesThe Other Bennet Sister (Britbox)The Count of Monte CristoThe Way Home (Hallmark Channel)The Law According to Lidia Poet (Netflix)Stay tuned next time for the episode on ALL CREATURES GREAT & SMALL SEASON 6!Let Stephanie know which author you'd like her to discuss next?~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thank you for listening and consider subscribing! Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] (2 places!):Search: Escape into Period Pieces on Spreadshirt.comSpreadshop: https://escape-into-period-pieces.myspreadshop.com/Support your local library and PBS station! Happy Spring!!

It's finally time... The podcast is discussing another 2026 release with the highly controversial "Wuthering Heights" directed by Emerald Fennell and starring Margot Robbie and Jacobi Elordi that came out on Valentine's Day. Sound bite from the episode: "So that was a thing we watched..." In this episode the podcast welcomes back returning guest, Dr. Brian Hicks who specializes in Bronte literature. Brian and Stephanie give their uncensored review of the film and discuss how much it differs from the book, the parts that were uncomfortable and made no sense, as well as what they would like to see in a Wuthering Heights film. Brian also pitches at least three different film concepts. Beware of book and film spoilers and enjoy hearing two people rant after just watching the film a few hours before recording! References:Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte"Wuthering Heights" (2026)Zoolander (Will Ferrell) SaltburnFellow Travelers (2023) mini-series ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thank you for listening and consider subscribing! Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] (2 places!):Search: Escape into Period Pieces on Spreadshirt.comSpreadshop: https://escape-into-period-pieces.myspreadshop.com/Support your local library and PBS station! Till next time!

Join Stephanie today as she discusses recent shows she's watched so far in 2026 from season 2 of The Artful Dodger and The Buccaneers as well as PBS shows like Bookish and Call the Midwife. But that's not all! She also chats about more current watches and future things to check out!Today's episode does get spoilery for a few different things, so be sure to check out the time stamps below to not get spoiled (unless you want to be). Avoid the spoilers time stamps!4:56 The Buccaneers Season 222:26 The Artful Dodger Season 233:20 Bookish41:10 Call the Midwife47:59 Rapid Fire: Watch or Skip?51:50 Currently Watching56:50 Next Up on the WatchlistReferences: The Buccaneers (Apple TV)The Artful Dodger (Disney+/Hulu)BridgertonRational Romantics (podcast)Little House on the Prairie Bookish The Lost Baker of Vienna by Sharon Kurtzman Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa JohnsonCall the MidwifeThe Choral (2025)Agatha Christie's Seven Dials (Netflix)Schmigadoon! (Apple TV) Miracle: The Boys of '80Sandokan The Count of Monte CristoThe ForsytesThe Other Bennet Sister by Janice HadlowThe Other Bennet Sister (2026)Young Sherlock (Prime Video)Fackham HallGrantchester The Law According to Lidia PoetThe Way HomeEmma M. Lion by Beth BrowerVeronica Speedwell series by Deanna RaybournEcho by Pam Munoz Ryan~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thank you for listening and consider subscribing! Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] (2 places!):Search: Escape into Period Pieces on Spreadshirt.comSpreadshop: https://escape-into-period-pieces.myspreadshop.com/Support your local library and PBS station! Till next time!

Venture into Jane Austen's coming of age, and satire on all things gothic with today's episode on the 2007 adaptation of Northanger Abbey starring Felicity Jones, JJ Field, and Carey Mulligan. Stephanie welcomes podcast host Carly from Swoon-Worthy and perioddramastyle on Instagram to chat about one of her favorite comfort films. Get ready to discuss all things Northanger Abbey, Jane Austen and a few references to recent period dramas like Frankenstein and Wuthering Heights as well as a look to future Jane Austen adaptations coming out later this year.Remember to check out Carly over on Instagram: @swoonworthypodcast and @perioddramastyle as well as listening to Swoon-Worthy on all platforms where you find podcasts. Thank you so much for joining the podcast this episode, Carly!To watch Northanger Abbey (2007): PBS app, Britbox, and available for rent and for purchase. Always remember to check out your local library!References: Northanger AbbeyJane AustenNorthanger Abbey (2007)Swoon-Worthy Podcast1994 Little Women The Secret Garden1996 Emma CluelessAndrew DaviesNorthanger Abbey by Val McDermid The Austen Affair by Madeline Bell Persuasion Wuthering HeightsThe Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia GrayFelicity JonesJJ FieldAustenlandCarey MulliganAwesomely Austen editions Mansfield ParkNote: Colin Firth and Peter Firth are not related Becoming JaneDoctor WhoNetflix's Frankenstein Stranger ThingsNetflix's Pride & Prejudice (coming in 2026)New Sense & Sensibility from Focus Features (coming in 2026)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thank you for listening and consider subscribing! Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] (2 places!):Search: Escape into Period Pieces on Spreadshirt.comSpreadshop: https://escape-into-period-pieces.myspreadshop.com/Support your local library and PBS station! Till next time!

Rejoin Mayfair and the ton in today's episode on Bridgerton season 4 as Stephanie does a deep dive review into the latest season surrounding "second brother" Benedict Bridgerton and maid Sophie Baek as well as the rest of the subplots of the season. If you love a Cinderella story, and the tropes of love at first sight and forbidden love then this season will be perfect for you! Watch the season in full now on Netflix to not get spoiled during this episode! Thank you to everyone who submitted their thoughts as they were fun to react to in this episode. Also, thanks for your patience with the release of this highly anticipated episode! (See season 1 episodes for overall Bridgerton thoughts; linked below on Spotify.)References:Bridgerton (season 4)Julia Quinn Queen Charlotte (Netflix)Jane AustenPride & PrejudiceThe Empress (Netflix)Victoria (TV series)Like Water for Chocolate (HBO Max)The Buccaneers The Artful DodgerCinderellaPodcast: Rational Romantics Downton Abbey The Gilded AgeMiss Scarlet (and the Duke)Sandition (currently available on the PBS app)The Forsytes (PBS)My Lady Jane (Prime Video)Northanger Abbey (2007)Tune in next time for my episode on Northanger Abbey with podcast host Carly from Swoonworthy! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening and consider subscribing!Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] (2 places!):Search: Escape into Period Pieces on Spreadshirt.comSpreadshop: https://escape-into-period-pieces.myspreadshop.com/Support your local library and PBS station! Till next time!

Escape into the gothic world of Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of Frankenstein that came out on Netflix in the fall of 2025 with Stephanie and returning guest Pileigh Shahinian who requested to discuss this film on the podcast! Del Toro takes a new approach to Mary Shelley's novel that creates an ongoing conversation with the original source text. Check out the film before the Oscars as it is up for NINE awards. Listen to Stephanie and Pileigh discuss their predictions on what the movie will win, consider if the film is too long, and debate the Netflix vs. theaters new "trend"; plus talk about the film. Buckle up for some gore and two English teachers really putting on their analytical brains and nerding out. References:Netflix's Frankenstein (2025)Guillermo del ToroPileigh's Poetry Collection is available now: Nostalgia Itches Like a Bug Bite--Buy it on Barnes and Noble.com and Amazon!Go follow Pileigh over on Instagram: @sincerelypileigh Alexandre Desplat (score)Oscars: March 15, 2026Regency Rumors YT video: "Is Frankenstein Proof Netflix is Dumbing Down its Content?"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5stEKE-tmf4Oscar IssacThe Nativity Story (2006)The Promise (2016)Moon knightSpider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseThe Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window (Broadway)Frankenstein by Mary ShelleyMary ShelleyFrankenweenieYoung FrankensteinThe Great GatsbyJacob ElordiAdaptation: Frankenstein vs. Wuthering HeightsWuthering Heights (2026)Percy Jackson TV series (Disney+) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening and consider subscribing!Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] (2 places!):Search: Escape into Period Pieces on Spreadshirt.comSpreadshop: https://escape-into-period-pieces.myspreadshop.com/Support your local library and PBS station! Stay well!

Escape into 1964 and watch the success of the fictional band The Wonders (or is it the Oneders) as Stephanie discusses the 1996 film That Thing You Do! This film is one of Stephanie's all-time favorites, so get ready to hear her nerd out in this solo episode as she discusses how many times the iconic song gets played as well as a review of the film and deep dive into behind the scenes stories!That Thing You Do! is available for purchase and to rent. Don't forget to also check your local library for the DVD or Blu-ray.Note: This is episode 3 not 4. REFERENCES:The Favorites by Layne Fargo (great audiobook)Miracle (2004)School of RockBandstand: The MusicalThat Thing You Do!Steven Tyler--Aerosmith Theatrical vs. Extended versions Playtone RecordsTom HanksThe BeatlesThe Monkees2020 Reunion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5iQambZAfk&t=3s~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening and consider subscribing!Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] (2 places!):Search: Escape into Period Pieces on Spreadshirt.comSpreadshop: https://escape-into-period-pieces.myspreadshop.com/Support your local library and PBS station! Stay safe and warm!

Return to the upside down in today's episode as Stephanie and returning guest Drea Mayer break down everything Stranger Things from their overall love of the show to the various plot holes of season 5 and their thoughts on the series finale. Is this show a "period piece?" You will just have to tune in to find out. Also in this episode, a PSA to go to your local movie theater and Stephanie finds it a safe place to share one of her nightmares.Thank you to everyone who submitted their thoughts on the show as you might get a shout out in today's episode! Buckle up for the longest episode of season 3 so far, but bound to be a lot of fun nerding out as usual! References: Stranger Things (Netflix) Call the MidwifeDownton AbbeyStranger Things documentary (Netflix)Back to the FutureThe Way Home (Netflix/Hallmark)John HughesInside Out 2Stranger Things: Rebel Robin (book)Black WidowThe First Shadow (The Stranger Things Play)GrantchesterBridgerton (new season Jan 29th)The BuccanneersThe Gilded Age (HBO)Game of ThronesThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (Hunger Games)Miracle (2004)Netflix's Wayward The PittANOTHER REC: "Dark" on Netflix (German speaking) This is the one Stephanie was trying to reference.Behind Your Touch K-Drama (Netflix)The Artful Dodger (new season Feb 10th)Agatha Christie's The Seven Dials (Netflix)Queen CharlotteThe Count of Monte Cristo (PBS Passport March 1st)The Forsytes Next time: That Thing You Do! (1996)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thank you for listening and please consider subscribing! Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] (2 places!):Search: Escape into Period Pieces on Spreadshirt.comSpreadshop: https://escape-into-period-pieces.myspreadshop.com/Support your local library and PBS station! Stay safe and warm!

Happy New Year and welcome to SEASON 3! Would you like to turn back the clock because you don't feel ready for a new year? Then how about you time travel with Stephanie in this episode? In today's episode, Stephanie expands what we think about when we think about "period pieces" by including some time travel TV shows and films (and a few books). They could also be some good recommendations for someone who is unsure if they would like historically set content. Hopefully you'll find something new to watch after listening to today's episode :) References: Great or Nothing by McCullough, Tung Richmond, Sharpe, SpotswoodLittle Women (2019)Call the MidwifeDoctor WhoA Biltmore Christmas Providence FallsThe Way Home Lost in AustenAn American in Austen BBC AtlantisHBO's The NeversPride & Prejudice 1995AustenlandNorthanger Abbey 2007The Austen Affair by Madeline BellLove Across TimeThe Spirit of ChristmasInkwell ThreadsGhosts (UK, US)All 6 Ghosts TV Shows article referenced: https://www.tvinsider.com/gallery/ghosts-international-adaptations-compared-differences/School Spirits (Season 3 premiering Jan 28th)From Time to TimeThe Secrets of Sulphur Springs House of Anubis The Librarians The Librarians: The Next ChapterWarehouse 13The Legends of Tomorrow Midnight at the Pera PlaceBritbox--Is it worth the subscription? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thank you for listening and please consider subscribing!Send your thoughts on Stranger Things viaInstagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] (2 places!):Search: Escape into Period Pieces on Spreadshirt.comSpreadshop: https://escape-into-period-pieces.myspreadshop.com/Support your local library and PBS station! Till next time!

Welcome to the last episode of the year and the last episode of season 2! Can you believe it? Join Stephanie as she gets retrospective and reflects on everything that was accomplished in season 2, discuss some TV shows and movies Stephanie watched, but didn't get a chance to talk about this season, and a look ahead to season 3 goals as well as 2026 releases! Lastly, the episode ends with some awards for season 2. Editing Note: The Way Home season 4 will be its last and currently does not have a premiere date according to Hallmark. IMDB’s date is incorrect :(Thank you to everyone who joined this season. The podcast could not function without you :) References:"The Empress" (Netflix)"The Lady's Companion" (Netflix)GrantchesterThe Davenports by Krystal MarquisQueen Charlotte (Netflix)Bridgerton Jane AustenHamilton Victoria (PBS/BBC) now on NetflixEternityBandstand the MusicalHallmark channel/Hallmark+Providence Falls (Hallmark)OutlanderThe Way Home (Hallmark)American Girl CarolineSherlock & DaughterThe Artful DodgerUnder the Greenwood Tree (Prime Video; novel by Thomas Hardy)House of Guinness (Netflix)Merrily We Roll AlongMs. Fisher's Modern Mysteries Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries The Law According to Lidia PoetFetch the Smelling Salts podcast (Lidia Poet episode)Ida regenye (The Courtship on Prime Video) or The Romance of IdaSliver Skates (Netflix)The Lost Baker of Vienna by Sharon KurtzmanI Must Betray You by Ruta SepetysA Night Divided by Jennifer A Nielsen Midnight at the Pera Place (Netflix)The New Force (Swedish) also on NetflixThe Leopard (Netflix)Cable Girls (Netflix)Shogun (Hulu)All Creatures Great & SmallWuthering Heights (2026)The Forsytes The Count of Monte CristoYoung Sherlock (Prime Video)Sense & Sensibility (2026)Netflix Pride & Prejudice mini-seriesThe Other Bennet Sister The Choral ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening and Happy New Year!Please consider subscribing!Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] (2 places!):Search: Escape into Period Pieces on Spreadshirt.comSpreadshop: https://escape-into-period-pieces.myspreadshop.com/Remember to support your local library and PBS station!See you for season 3!

Happy Holidays and welcome to the last guest episode of season 2! (Where has the time gone?) In today's episode, Stephanie discusses the 2023 film THE HOLDOVERS starring Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and introducing Dominic Sessa. Her conversation with returning guest Emily Heyden is bound to become one of your favorites. (Emily even gives some tips if you are traveling for the holidays!)The Holdovers takes place in December 1970 at an all boys boarding school in New England during the Christmas break. History teacher, Paul Hunham is tasked with watching the boys "held over" without anywhere to go for the holidays as Mary Lamb stays to feed them. The trio of Giamatti, Randolph and Sessa are so great and bound to make you emotional. The Holdovers is available to rent or purchase. Don't forget to check your local library!References:The HoldoversThe 1970sThe Joy Luck Club (film)M.A.S.H (TV Show)The Women by Kristin HannahCat StevensThe Way Home (Hallmark)Charlie Hunnman/Sons of Anarchy The Class of '07The Wilds (Prime Video)Dead Poets SocietyA Separate Piece (Novel)Mona Lisa Smile**Any guesses for which period piece Emily and Stephanie will discuss in season 3 that's also set in the 70s? Leave your answer in the comments!** ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening and please consider subscribing!Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] Merch (2 places!):Search: Escape into Period Pieces on Spreadshirt.comSpreadshop: https://escape-into-period-pieces.myspreadshop.com/Remember to support your local library and PBS station!Happy Holidays!!

Welcome back to the podcast and welcome new guest, Emma Hirt as they discuss the 2017 Broadway Musical Bandstand with Stephanie.Bandstand was performed at the Bernard B. Jacobs theater on Broadway from April-September 2017. It tells the story of a group of veterans returning home to the United States after World War 2. Struggling to fit into their old lives while dealing with lingering effects of the war-including post-traumatic stress and survivor's guilt-they form a band composed solely of veterans, along with a war widow, to compete in a national patriotic radio contest in NYC. Bandstand stars Corey Cott and Laura Osnes. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a05ChPYx9d4&t=26sListen to the cast album on Spotify or wherever you listen to music.Thank you to all the veterans out there! References:Bandstand: The Musical-BroadwayCorey CottLaura Osnes WaitressNewsiesDownton AbbeyOnce1918 Flu PandemicLovely War by Julie Berry"With the Band"-Broadway.com (on YouTube)The Secret GardenThe Lord of the RingsJ.R.R. Tolkien TitanicThe Book ThiefAtonement HamnetSix of CrowsBelladonna by Adalyn Grace :) For an Act by Act summary of Bandstand check out their Wikipedia page~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The podcast is off for Thanksgiving, and will be back 12/14Thanks for listening and please consider subscribing!Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected]: 25% off coupon till 11/23Visit--> https://escape-into-period-pieces.myspreadshop.com/Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!

What better way to end Halloween weekend and continue to celebrate Jane Austen's 250th than discussing the "classic" film Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. This 2016 film is based on the 2009 novel by Seth Grahame Smith, which is inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. (Did you follow all of that?) If you still want the spookiness and are a fan of Austen then you should definitely check out this film and episode. It will get spoilery. P&P&Z is only available to rent and for purchase. Remember to check out your local library as well.References:Pride and Prejudice and Zombies film (2016)Burr SteersFetch the Smelling Salts PodcastMatt SmithPride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame SmithSense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Ben H. WintersThe Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet Witch by Melinda TaubAbraham Lincoln Vampire HunterThe Walking DeadIntroducing Mrs. Collins by Rachel Parris Downton Abbey Game of Thrones Miss Austen RegretsThe Vampire Diaries Daisy Jones and the SixDark ShadowsPride and Prejudice (2005 and 1995)Lost in AustenWatch Bandstand before next episode! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a05ChPYx9d4&t=8273s~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening! Please consider subscribing! Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected]: Spreadshirt.com and search Escape into Period Pieces Support your local library and PBS stationSee you next episode!

Should you watch Emily (2022) starring Emma Mackey and written/directed by Frances O'Connor? Listen to Stephanie and returning guest Brian Hicks's thoughts in today's episode and find out! This "biopic" takes creative liberties with Emily Bronte's story as it fuses her life with her only novel Wuthering Heights. O'Connor tries to solve how Emily came up with the novel, and we have thoughts about what she comes up with! For more background on the Brontes, listen to last episode (2x20) for a crash course on the family. Emily is available to rent on Prime Video, Hoopla, Tubi, and Plex. Send good vibes to Brian as he defends his dissertation this month! References: Emily (2022)Emily BronteCharlotte BronteAnne Bronte (JUSTICE FOR ANNE)Frances O' ConnorMansfield Park (1999)Jane AustenHoopla App (with your library card)Persuasion 2022Agnes GreyViletteJane EyreCharles DickensEverything is tuberculosis by John GreenWuthering HeightsBecoming JaneThe Importance of Being Earnest (2002)Fetch the Smelling SaltsJames McAvoy PenelopeTo Walk Invisible-BBC/PBS Miniseries The Haunting of Hill HouseWuthering Heights (2026) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening and please consider subscribing!Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] Merch: Spreadshirt.com and search Escape Into Period PiecesSupport your local library and PBS stationStay well!

Do you know about the authors behind the works Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, or Agnes Grey? In today's episode you'll learn all about the three Brontes: Charlotte, Emily and Anne as well as the rest of their family. In the similar style to Stephanie's past author episodes, get ready to learn about their personal lives and the legacy they leave behind today. Perfect for those who are preparing for the new Wuthering Heights film starring Margot Robie and Jacob Elordi or for the next episode of the podcast when Emily (2022) will be discussed! (Editing Stephanie here: Elizabeth Bronte was born in 1815 and Charlotte was 1816. Ignore my comments on them being 'Irish twins.')References:Charlotte BronteEmily BronteAnne BronteJane AustenHouse of Guinness (Netflix)Emerald Fennell's other film is Salt Burn (Prime Video)Queen VictoriaJane EyreThe ProfessorVilletteWide Sargasso Sea by Jean RhysMy Plain Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi MeadowsShirleyTo Walk Invisible (BBC/PBS)The Tenant of Wildfell HallMarried Women's Property Act of 1870~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thank you for listening! Please consider subscribing!Next time we'll be discussing Emily (2022)Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] Support your local library and PBS stationMerch: Spreadshirt.com and search Escape into Period PiecesTill next time!

The conclusion to the Downton Abbey franchise is officially out now with Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale in theaters. Join Stephanie in today's episode as she discusses her thoughts on the new film as well as a look back on the show and fandom in a very chatty episode. Have you seen the film yet? If not, be prepared for SPOILERS!References:Downton Abbey (the series) available on Peacock, Prime and BritBoxDownton Abbey (2019) on NetflixDownton Abbey: A New Era (2022) on PeacockDownton Abbey: The Grand FinaleMansfield Park (1999)Jane AustenNBC Special: "Downton Abbey Celebrates the Grand Finale" aired September 10thThe Gilded Age (HBO Max)Miss ScarletNote: Isobel Crawley now Lady Merton is played by Penelope WiltonJulian FellowesEntertainment WeeklyAll Creatures Great & SmallLovely War by Julie Berry (WWI)White Queen, White Princess, Spanish PrincessThe Young VictoriaDoctor Thorne (Prime Video)The English Game (Netflix)From Time to Time (Prime Video)FALL RECS:Sherlock and Daughter (HBO Max)The Law According to Lidia Poet (Netflix)Derry Girls (Netflix)Providence Falls (Hallmark)Rosaline (Prime Video)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thank you for listening and please consider subscribing!Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesGmail: [email protected] your local library and PBS stationMerch: Spreadshirt.com and search Escape Into Period PiecesStay well!

Welcome back to the podcast, Drea Mayer, as we discuss season 10 of the Masterpiece Mystery show GRANTCHESTER, which concluded this summer. If you're looking for a cozy mystery show that's filled with found family, humor, and solving murders then look no further! This season had so many layers and reminded us of things that happened not that long ago. Grantchester is available on PBS Passport or Prime Video for purchase. Thank you for joining and sharing so much of your personal story, Drea! References:PBS Masterpiece Mystery GrantchesterDoctor WhoAll Creatures Great and SmallEndeavorInspector MorseThe Moonflower Murders & The Magpie MurdersThe Marlow Murder Club (2024)**Rishi Nair guest starred in this seriesEqual Credit Opportunity Act of 1974The Gilded Age (HBO)Call the MidwifePeaky BlindersOutrageous (Britbox)The Artful DodgerMiss ScarletThe Law According to Lidia PoetTirzah Price's Pride and Premeditation Stranger ThingsDownton Abbey film premiering September 12thMiss Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening and consider subscribing!Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesGmail: [email protected] your local library and PBS stationMerch: Spreadshirt.com and search Escape Into Period PiecesStay tuned for my summer wrap up!

Are you still reeling from that season finale of HBO's The Gilded Age? Then this episode is for you! Stephanie has been talking about the show nonstop, all summer and it is FINALLY the time to discuss it on the podcast. Spoiler alert as an overview of all the seasons will be discussed with a major focus on season 3. Thank you to everyone who submitted their thoughts as they were very fun to react to! References:HBO's The Gilded AgeThe Gilded Age Facebook Group/PageDownton AbbeyJulian Fellowes"The Davenports" by Krystal MarquisApple TV's The BuccaneersThe Official Gilded Age PodcastOld Westbury GardensEmma (2009)Mansfield Park (2007)HBO MaxSwoonworthy PodcastGrantchester Alva and Consuelo Vanderbilt The Gilded Age Instagram PageDownton Abbey movie comes out 9/12The Law According to Lidia Poet (Netflix)Sandition Poldark~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thank you for listening and consider subscribing!Thank you to everyone who submitted their thoughtsInstagram: @escape.into.period.piecesGmail:[email protected] your local library and PBS stationMerch: Spreadshirt.com and search Escape into Period PiecesTill next time!

This past April was the 100th anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" which makes it the perfect time to review and discuss Baz Luhrmann's 2013 film adaptation of the book, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton, and Elizabeth Debicki. Welcome back to the podcast, Jordyn Cummings, who is an expert on all things Gatsby, so make sure you read the book or check out the movie not to be spoiled. The movie, unfortunately, is only available for purchase or rental. Don't forget to always check out your local library! Is this the first time that Stephanie watched this movie? You'll have to listen to the episode to find out! References:"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald2013 Baz Luhrmann film1974 film starring Robert Redford and Mia FarrowMiss Fisher's Murder MysteriesThe Gilded AgeA Doll's House by Henrik IbsenA Doll's House Pt. 2 by Lucas HnathMoulin Rogue ElvisThe Great Gatsby Broadway MusicalJeremy JordanSIX: The MusicalMy Fair LadyShe's the ManThe Picture of Dorian GrayPleasantville (1998)Romeo & Juliet (1996)Shutter IslandPride and Prejudice and ZombiesRentBandstand the Musical (come back in Nov for more on this one!)Barbie's Princess and the PauperAMC's Interview with a VampireCrimson Peak (2015)Jane Eyre*Charlie Hunman was who I was thinking of, not Tom Hardy~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thank you so much for listening! Please subscribe if you aren't [email protected]: @escape.into.period.pieces Merch: Spreadshirt.com, search Escape into Period PiecesSupport your local library and PBS station! See you next time :)

In today's episode listen to Stephanie discuss the Apple tv show THE BUCCANEERS, specifically focusing on season 1. It's set in the Gilded Age, but as it focuses so much on romance and modern sensibilities it almost feels like you're not watching a period piece. Beware of spoilers, so it's a good idea to watch season 1 ahead of time. It's available on Apple tv or Prime Video (for a limited time). Season 2 is currently out, but this episode is focusing on season 1 only. References:New Sense & Sensibility casting news from Focus FeaturesStranger Things season 5 trailer Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale release date: September 12, 2025The Buccaneers season 1The Buccaneers by Edith Wharton (the book)The Buccaneers 1995 mini-seriesThe Gilded Age (HBO Max)Reign TV show on the CWSanditon Poldark *Correction: Guy needs to marry for wealth or get a job in the book24:00 Spoilers32:00 Spoilers return (and basically stay until the outro)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening!Please consider subscribing!Send in your thoughts for The Gilded Age and/or Grantchester season 10 via...Email: [email protected]: @escape.into.period.piecesMerch: Spreadshirt.com, search Escape into Period PiecesSupport your local library and PBS station!Enjoy the summer :)

In today's episode uncover the fact, fiction, and folklore of the Culper Spy Ring in the AMC TV show Turn: Washington's Spies that ran for four seasons from 2014-2017. Stephanie is joined by Revolutionary War Historian Kimberly Phyfe from the Three Village Historical Society (located in Setauket, NY). This episode was so much fun to record in person. Buckle up for a longer episode that is filled with passionate and enthusiastic historical discussion between two people who love period pieces. Thank you to everyone who submitted thoughts on the show! Thank you to the Sachem Public Library for recording in your booth!No Zoom disclaimer today, just some loud flushing that could not be muted :( Spoilers abound! Watch the show on AMC+, the first 2 seasons are available on the Philo app or for purchase.Visit the Three Village Historical Society on social media @threevillagehistory & TVHS.orgCulper Spy Weekend: September 6 & 7, 2025References: AMC's Turn Washington's Spies (2014-2017)Washington's Spies by Alexander RoseRemember Liss by Clare Bellerjeau & Tiffany Yecke BrooksNathan Hale's Hazardous Tales Graphic Novel series by Nathan HaleSpy Ring by Sarah Beth DurstThe American Revolution: A Film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt (Coming November 16, 2025 on PBS!)Stay tuned for Kimberly's lecture: Who is 355? in 2026Tri-Spy Tours: https://www.culper.com/Long Island 250: https://www.discoverlongisland.com/longisland250/Suffolk 250: https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Suffolk250International Spy Museum in DCMemoir of Col Benjamin Tallmadge: https://archive.org/details/memoirofcolbenja00tall/page/n7/mode/2upSherwood Jayne HouseOutlanderHamilton The Musical~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thank you for listening and submitting your thoughts!Please consider subscribing to the podcast!Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] supporting PBS by visiting protectmypublicmedia.org and contact your senators for the next vote! Visit your local library and discover the local history that's right in your backyard!Please continue to take care of yourself and remember that period pieces can tell you a lot about our present and future. Till next time!

In today's episode Stephanie looks at MISS AUSTEN which aired on PBS in May. The 4 episode mini-series is based on Gill Hornby's novel, "Miss Austen," which follows Cassandra Austen (Jane Austen's sister) in 1840 as she searches for the letters Jane wrote to her friends and family. In history, Cassandra Austen is known for burning the majority of Jane's correspondence and it has been a mystery why ever since. Hornby creates a narrative that answers why she did this, and gets audiences to learn and appreciate Cassandra in the process. Watch it now on PBS Passport, Amazon Prime Video, or by buying the DVD.Time Stamps:Historical Context 15:12Jane Austen "Biopics" 27:49 Miss Austen Book vs Show 46:20Closing 58:48References:Miss Austen mini-series (2025)"Miss Austen" by Gill Hornby Graphic Novel Biography--The Novel Life of Jane Austen by Janine Barchas and illustrated by Isabel GreenbergMasterpiece Studio PodcastWhat the Austen? (Podcast)Jane Austen Investigates by Julia GoldingMiss Austen Investigates by Jessica BullJane Austen Mysteries by Stephanie Barron Becoming Jane (2007)Miss Austen Regrets (2007)Chawton House Instagram: @janeaustenshouseLucy Worsley's novel: Jane Austen at Home JASNA article: https://jasna.org/austen/screen/other/becoming-jane-sorting-fact-from-fiction/Instagram: @perioddramastyleSwoonworthy podcast Jo Baker's novel Longbourn PersuasionDiscover Britain article: https://www.discoverbritain.com/history/icons/how-accurate-is-miss-austen/#:~:text=Miss%20Austen%20spoilers%20ahead.,fever%20and%20died%20in%201797."The Elopement" by Gill HornbyThe Other Bennet Sister by Janice HadlowOther Bennet Sister News: https://www.tvinsider.com/gallery/the-other-bennet-sister-cast-premiere-date-trailer-book/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening and to those who submitted their thoughts!Please consider subscribing!Next time: Turn Washington Spies with Kimberly Phyfe from the Three Village Historical SocietySupport PBS by contacting your local representatives at protectmypublicmedia.orgCheck out your local library!Virtual Book Club: The Davenports by Krystal Marquis Submit your thoughts by July 1st!Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail:[email protected] NEW Merch is available by visiting Spreadshirt.com. Search Escape into Period Pieces. Till next time!

Welcome back to the podcast Brian Hicks as he joins Stephanie in discussing the 1999 film adaptation of Jane Austen's Mansfield Park starring Frances O'Connor, Jonny Lee Miller, Alessandro Nivola, Embeth Davidtz, and Harold Pinter. This film differs a lot from the novel, and is controversial among Jane Austen purists. Just like, Persuasion (2022) Stephanie and Brian discuss it all and this time might tolerate it more... Listen to their thoughts on another Austen adaptation as well as comparisons to the past Jane Austen films covered on the podcast. Mansfield Park 1999 is available for purchase and free on YouTube! Thanks for always sticking through all the Zoom glitchesReferences:Mansfield Park (the novel)Mansfield Park 1999 (and behind the scenes featurette)The rest of Jane Austen's novels The Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia GrayNote: Henry Tilney is a clergyman Easy AElementary (CBS) Manslaughter Park by Tirzah Price Jane EyreEmma Thompson not Eleanor ThompsonPride & Prejudice (2005)Persuasion (2022)Jane Austen The BBC Radio Drama CollectionMansfield Park (2007)Most Ardently: A Pride & Prejudice Remix by Gabe Cole NovoaCheck out their last episodes: Emma (2020) & Persuasion (2022) from season 1~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening and please subscribe!Next time Stephanie will be discussing the "Miss Austen" mini-series. Send in your thoughts on Instagram or by sending an email:Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] Remember to support your local library and PBS station.https://protectmypublicmedia.org/For merch: Visit Spreadshirt.com and search Escape into Period Pieces!Till next time :)

Reminiscent to the Summer Highlights and End of Year Wrap Up (2024) episodes from season 1 of the podcast as well as the 'Mid-year Freak Out Tag' on Booktube, listen to Stephanie's highlights of the year so far. She breaks them down into categories like: Best Surprise of the Year, What Made You Cry, Longest Deep Dive, Best Sequels, Best of the Year (so far) and Anticipated Watches; just to name a few. Check out some of what Stephanie references below! The Count of Monte Cristo (2024)--Sam Clafin The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)Support and donate to your local PBS station: https://protectmypublicmedia.org/Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (debuting nationwide 5/30!) Austenland The Buccaneers (Apple TV)Lessons in ChemistryLewis Pullman & The Thunderbolts*The Lady's Companion on NetflixThe Empress on Netflix Miss Austen (PBS Masterpiece)Miss Austen by Gill Hornby Masterpiece Studio PodcastWhat the Austen Podcast Becoming Jane (2007)Miss Austen Regrets (2007)Persuasion by Jane Austen Wolf Hall: The Mirror & The Light (PBS Masterpiece) The White Queen, White Princess, The Spanish Princess (STARZ)Lucy Worsley Investigates: "Bloody Mary" episode PBS Passport Miss ScarletAll Creatures Great and SmallGladiator IIThe Miracle Club (2023) on Netflix(Remembered Kathy Bates miracle. She has breast cancer)Vienna Blood season 4Marie Antoniette on PBS Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson BurnettAggie Morton: Dead Man in the Garden (#3) by Marthe Jocelyn The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love by India Holton The Spectacular by Fiona Davis The Davenports by Krystal Marquis Grantchester (returns 6/15)The Gilded Age season 3 (6/22)The Law According to Lidia Poet (Netflix)Swoonworthy PodcastFetch the Smelling Salts (Podcast) Call the MidwifeMurdoch Mysteries (Hulu) Mansfield Park (1999)-available on Paramount +The Jane Austen BBC Radio Drama Collection (2016) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening and consider subscribing! NEW BOOK CLUB PICK: The Davenports by Krystal MarquisSend in your thoughts by July 1st via Instagram or EmailInstagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail:[email protected] Support your local library and PBS Station! Do you like merch? Check out Spreadshirt.com and search Escape into Period PiecesThanks for being along for the ride :)

Welcome back to the podcast, returning guest, Dahlia Hamza Constantine as she and Stephanie discuss season 5 of the PBS Masterpiece Mystery series, "Miss Scarlet." This is a favorite show of the podcast and one that Stephanie and Dahlia have talked about at length, so it's bound to be an exciting deep dive. Do you need to catch up on what happened in the previous seasons? Then listen to the "Miss Scarlet & the Duke" episode in season 1! In season 5 of MISS SCARLET the show enters a new era with Eliza back in her office with her name above the door. Clarence works alongside her. Nash is in jail. Ivy and Mr. Potts are still engaged and the Duke "William Wellington" will not be returning for New York. This season also introduces Detective Inspector Alexander Blake who does not use private detectives...Buckle up for spoilers and any zoom glitches Featured Music: "Miss Scarlet" theme References: Miss Scarlet/Miss Scarlet & the DukeThe Spectacular by Fiona Davis Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Grantchester Support PBS!! https://protectmypublicmedia.org/rsc-emails/Doctor WhoDownton AbbeyWhen Calls the HeartPride & Prejudice/Mr. Darcy Little WomenFrankie Drake Mysteries Sandition (PBS Masterpiece) Myrtle Hardcastle series by Elizabeth Bunce Masterpiece Studio Podcast Miss AustenAnne of Green Gables (1985)The Gilded Age Bridgerton season 4 News on season 6 of "Miss Scarlet" https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/specialfeatures/the-cast-creator-hopes-for-season-6/https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/specialfeatures/miss-scarlet-renewed-for-season-6/#NEW BOOK CLUB PICK!Read "The Davenports" by Krystal Marquis by July 1st!!Send in your thoughts on Instagram or by emailInstagram: @escape.into.period.piecesGmail: [email protected] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thank you for listening and to those who wrote in with your thoughts! Please consider subscribing! Stay tuned next time for Stephanie's Mid-Year ThoughtsSupport your local library and PBS Station!Do you like merch? Check out Spreadshirt.com and search Escape into Period PiecesThanks for being along for the ride :)

In today's episode listen to Stephanie discuss the new Netflix show, "The Lady's Companion" or "Manual para Senoritas." This 8 episode Spanish Romantic Comedy Period Drama premiered March 28th and is a fun time (especially after recovering from all the Tudor Era content).The Lady's Companion is set in 1880s Madrid and follows Elena Bianda who is a chaperone before girls get married. She's constantly looking for a new job as her turnover is so great. Then she thinks she hit the jackpot when she finds a home with three daughters who have recently lost their mother. She just didn't except to fall in love with one of their potential suitors...If you like enemies to lovers, forbidden love, betrayal and lots of drama then look no further. You'll find yourself laughing one moment and then crying the next. The Lady's Companion is Spanish speaking and there is an English dub available. If you are a fan of Bridgerton and telenovelas, then this is for you!0:00--Intro & Period Piece Updates8:58--Lady Companion's Overview18:24--Non-Spoiler Section38:32--Spoilers1:03:03--Closing *Hope you enjoy the spring sounds :) References:The Lady's Companion/Manual para Senoritas Inkwell Threads Grantchester season 10 premieres June 15thThe Gilded Age season 3 premieres June 22nd Miss Austen premieres tonight! May 4th Support PBS and Public Media! https://protectmypublicmedia.org/The Spanish Princess (Starz)Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The LightMarie Antoinette (PBS) Jane the Virgin (CW)Bridgerton The Empress The Law According to Lidia PoetNanny McPheeFetch the Smelling Salts PodcastSwoonworthy (Podcast)Emma (Austen)Netflix's Persuasion ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening!If you have thoughts on Miss Scarlet (season 5) share them with an email or reaching on Instagram.Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] merch: Spreadshirt.com and search Escape into Period PiecesSupport your local library and PBS Station Take care of yourself and thanks for being along for the ride :)

Journey back into the Yorkshire Dales and to Skeldale House with season 5 of "All Creatures Great & Small." Stephanie and returning guest, Drea Mayer, discuss their favorite and least favorite parts of the most recent season (that ended earlier this year) as well as predictions for season 6 and react to listener thoughts! Remember you can always submit your thoughts via Instagram or by sending an email! References:All Creatures Great & SmallFull HouseLand Girls (TV show)World on Fire (PBS Masterpiece)Lovely War by Julie BerryMarie Antoinette (currently on PBS) Wolf Hall (The Mirror and the Light)Miss ScarletAmerican PieDownton AbbeyCall the MidwifeRhys BowenThe Molly Murphy MysteriesHer Royal SpynessThe Last of UsMiss Fisher's Murder MysteriesGrantchester~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Do you have thoughts about "The Lady's Companion" on Netflix or the latest season of Miss Scarlet? Let me know!Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] you for listening and consider subscribing! Support your local library and PBS Station Would you like merch? Check out Spreadshirt.com and search Escape Into Period Pieces Thanks for being along for the ride :)

Welcome back to another Virtual Book Club episode! This time Stephanie and returning guest, Dahlia Hamza Constantine, are discussing "The Spectacular" by Fiona Davis."The Spectacular" is set primarily in 1956 New York City with some flashforwards to 1992. Main character, 19 year-old Marion Brooks is a dance teacher in Manhattan and when she loses her job, she tried out to be a Radio City Rockette much to the dismay of her father, sister, and boyfriend. There is also a mystery (crime thriller) element involving "The Big Apple Bomber" who has been terrorizing the citizens for 16 years. Beware of spoilers in this episode, so be sure to read the book before if you don't want to be spoiled! References:The Spectacular by Fiona DavisLovely War by Julie BerryGrantchesterThe Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia GrayMiss ScarletMiss Fisher's Murder MysteriesAgatha RaisinThe Stolen Queen by Fiona DavisMad MenD.E. Stevenson: Miss Buncle's Book (1934) & The Two Abbotts (1943)British Library Women WritersTea Is So Intoxicating by Mary EssexChatterton Square by E.H. YoungFather by Elizabeth Von ArniumWe Are Not Free by Traci CheeThe Kingdom of Back by Marie LuA Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn The Davenports by Krystal MarquisIn Want of a Suspect by Tirzah PriceSugar Street-The Cairo Trilogy by Naguib MahfouzCJ Archer's Glass and Steele AND The Glass Library book seriesMaisie Dobbs by Jacqueline WinspearBeryl and Edwina Mystery Series by Jessica Ellicott Jane Austen's Bookshelf: A Rare Book Collector's Quest to Find the Women Writers Who Shaped a Legend by Rebecca RomneyLegends and Lattes by Travis BaldreeSunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thank you for listening and to those who wrote in with your thoughts! To contribute in the future:Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] ^^Submit your thoughts on season 5 of All Creatures Great & Small AND Miss Scarlet and possibly be featured in a future episode! Support your local library and PBS Station!!Would you like merch? Check out Spreadshirt.com and search Escape Into Period PiecesThanks for being along for the ride :)

Tudor March continues with today's Deep Dive on the Tudors on Screen as Stephanie and her returning guest, Stephanie Rekowicz, discuss and rank their favorites as well as explore why people are obsessed with this time period. With PBS Masterpiece's latest series: "Wolf Hall: The Mirror & The Light" premiering March 23rd, get prepared with a look at the first series and other adaptations that handle this popular reign. For more historical context on the Tudors, check out last episode, 'Who are the Tudors?' first!Editing Stephanie here! What I remembered is that the White Queen (Elizabeth Woodville) calls Prince Richard my Perkin and Perkin Warbeck is historically the imposter, so what a cool Easter Egg :) Correction: Kate Phillips plays Jane Seymour and Miss Scarlet; not Kate Bishop. Featured Music: "Theme of Wolf Hall" Debbie Wiseman References: "Wolf Hall" (2015)"Wolf Hall: The Mirror & The Light" (out now!)Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel (novel)"My Lady Jane" (2024) Prime VideoAnne Boleyn Opera: Anna Bolena (first performance in 1830)Merlin BBC TV showShowtime's "The Tudors" (2007-2010)Costuming Accuracy--Frock Flicks (podcast & website)Game of Thrones1923, A Yellowstone Prequel (Paramount)Noble Blood Podcast (hosted by author Dana Schwartz)William Shakespeare"Richard III"Philippa GregoryThe White Queen (2013) StarzThe White Princess (2017) StarzThe Spanish Princess (2019-2020) Starz SIX The MusicalBecoming Elizabeth (2022) Starz Lady Jane (1986) CW's "Reign" (2013-2017)"The Lost King" - 2022 film about Richard III's remains found on HuluFirebrand (2023)John Adams (2008)Where the Heart is (2000) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening! Please consider subscribing! Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail:[email protected] Merch: Spreadshirt.com & search Escape Into Period PiecesSupport your local library!Please take care of yourself and remember there are times we need to escape from reality, but that period pieces can tell us a lot about our present and future.

What better way to get prepared for the new PBS Masterpiece Series "Wolf Hall: The Mirror & The Light" then having a history deep dive episode about The Tudors! Henry VIII may be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about this reign, but there's so much more to it! Join Stephanie in a "Crash Course" on this time in history (1485-1603) as she explores this famous family line. Listen to this episode before the next one to understand the context of upcoming discussion on how the Tudors are portrayed in the media (TV and movies, etc.) Hope you enjoy!References:"Wolf Hall: The Mirror & The Light" premieres 3/23The Yorks and the Lancasters The War of the RosesThe Plantagenets William Shakespeare's History Plays"The Hollow Crown" (2012)Starz series: The White Queen, The White Princess, The Spanish Princess (based on Phillipa Gregory's novels)"War of the Roses: The Yorks vs. the Lancasters" YouTube Video by History Mapped Out https://youtu.be/2OVrddCnihc?si=lLkoYxYzKg-_zzlXGeorge R.R. Martin: Game of Thrones The Kings and Queens of England by Ian Crofton (book) Richard IIIRomeo & JulietMy Lady Jane (Prime Video)SIX the Musical Showtime's "The Tudors""The Other Boleyn Girl" (2008)"Wolf Hall" (2015)"Miss Scarlet""The Crown" "The Empress"Mary Queen of Scots (2018)CW's "Reign" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~See you next time and thank you for listening!Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected]: Spreadshirt.com & search Escape into Period Pieces Support your local library Be kind to yourself :)

"Do you believe in miracles?" Find out in today's episode as Stephanie and her returning guest Emily Heyden discuss one of their favorite films, Disney's "Miracle." "Miracle" tells the true story of Coach Herb Brooks lead the 1980 US Olympic Mens Hockey Team take on the invincible Soviet Union in Lake Placid, NY. Even if you aren't a hockey fan or love sports movies, you will still appreciate this film! It is available on Disney+. Featured Music: "Dream On" by AerosmithReferences:Miracle (2004)Four Nations All Star Hockey GamesMr. Holland's OpusPresident Jimmy CarterDaisy Jones & the SixAre You There God, it's me Margaret?The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien Herb BrooksSNL : 1975The HoldoversBiopic Historical EpicKing RichardAndreA Christmas StoryMadeline HeidiYellowjackets (Showtime)Pen15 (Hulu)Yellowstone 1883Yellowstone 1923~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe :) Are you ready for Tudor March?Send in your thoughts:Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] Spreadshirt.com and search Escape into Period Pieces for merch! Support your local library! Remember to take care of yourself and that watching period pieces can tell us a lot about the present and future.See you next time!

Who is Princess Elisabeth "Sisi" von Wittelsbach? Learn about the Empress of Austria-Hungary in today's episode as Stephanie discusses the Netflix show "The Empress." In the first biopic of season 2, be prepared to hear her reactions to the 2 season Netflix show as well as reacting to listeners' thoughts and comparing the historical context. There is both a spoiler-free and spoiler section.When do you do all your research when watching a biopic? During or after you finish the show? Answer in the poll below!References:"The Empress" (2022-Present) on NetflixElisabeth "Sisi" von WittelsbachFranz Joseph and the Habsburg lineageI Wanna Dance with SomebodyA Complete UnknownRocket ManNoble Blood Podcast hosted by Dana Schwartz: Episode entitled "Empress Sisi's Beating Heart"The Law According to Lidia Poët (2023-Present) on Netflix"The Artful Dodger" on HuluMasterpiece's "Victoria"Sisi(1955) starring Romy SchneiderSisi: Austrian Empress (2021) on PBS PassportPodcast: Fetch the Smelling Salts"The Gilded Age"Marie Antoniette (2022) on PBS Passport"Reign" (CW)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening! I hope you consider subscribing!Please take care of yourself. While there are times we need to escape from reality, remember watching period pieces can also tell us a lot about the present and the future.Do you have thoughts on upcoming content? Let me know!Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] Spreadshirt.com and search Escape into Period Pieces for merch!Support your local library!

In today's first guest episode of season 2 (and 2025) join Stephanie and her guest, Chelsea Moyer, discuss one of their favorite things: SCORES! Stephanie loves talking about the music in period pieces (as she does in several past episodes), so it was about time that an entire episode was dedicated to it. Enjoy listening to Stephanie and Chelsea geek out over their favorite songs, why they love scores so much, and rank their Top Period Piece Songs and Albums! Even if you don't listen to this kind of music on a daily basis, we hope you give it a listen and fall in love as much as us or at least recognize the importance of them, especially in the genre of Period Pieces. Playlists referenced in the episode: Chelsea's Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ms90aTAwPEpx42cUT2GCj?si=Rx1nIfBjRH-mC5kEohZzbg Stephanie's Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5WIBQGWZOIASpPlzDGpzl1?si=WH7BAhI3TNuK33DYGUH3Ww Buckle up for a long episode and thanks for persisting through these Zoom Glitches; one day they will get better :) Shout out to all the band and orchestra kids! References: Check out the Playlists linked above for all the songs mentioned in the ranking portion of the episode The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Hans Zimmer Pirates of the Caribbean 2 Spotify Wrapped Loki Score by Natalie Holt Dune 2 Video Game Scores: Journey, Final Fantasy 7 & Kingdom Keepers James Newton Howard--The Hunger Games "Nemo's Egg" Thomas Newman Ramin Djawadis: Game of Thrones, Westworld & the Eternals Into the Spiderverse by Daniel Pemberton The Queen's Gambit--Carlos Rafael Rivera The Theory of Everything--Johann Johannsson 1917--Thomas Newman "Walking into Freedom" from Harriet--Terence Blancard Doctor Who Grantchester by John Lunn Podcasts: You Are Good (Titanic episode), The Art of the Score (How to Train your Dragon episode) The House of R ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks for listening! Please consider subscribing! Virtual Book Club: The Spectacular by Fiona Davis Submit your thoughts by February 1st Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Email: [email protected] DM your thoughts (ASAP) on Netflix's The Empress to be featured in next episode! Visit Spreadshirt.com and search Escape into Period Pieces for merch! Don't forget to support your local library :)

Happy New Year! To kick off the start of season 2 join Stephanie reflect back on how she'd answer the question: What's the first period piece or piece of historical fiction she remembers falling in love with? Are any of the ones spoken about today your childhood favorites? Let us know in the comments! Hope you enjoy :) References: American Girl Dolls For more watch: Babbity Kate YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YDGsUJmYxA Liberty's Kids Liberty's Kids Theme Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBF9XEsnvJI The Secret Garden (1993) A Little Princess (1995) "The Gilded Girl" and "A Tarnished Garden" by Alyssa Colman "The Christmas Doll" by Elvira Woodruff Heidi (1993) The Sound of Music (1965) The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005) Reign (CW) The Spanish Princess (STARZ) Madeleine (1998) "In Two Straight Lines" by Carly Simon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roAO7gTUlls Anastasia (1997) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks for listening! Please consider subscribing! Virtual Book Club: The Spectacular by Fiona Davis Submit your thoughts by February 1st Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Gmail: [email protected] DM your thoughts on Netflix's The Empress (ASAP) to be featured in a future episode! Visit Spreadshirt.com and search Escape into Period Pieces for merch! Don't forget to support your local library :)

Welcome to the last episode of the year! Join Stephanie as she looks back on season 1, discusses shows, movies, and books that haven't been discussed yet, look towards the future (season 2), and give out some awards. Thanks for being here and can't wait to continue the journey in 2025! (Sorry about the audio quality at the beginning. It gets clearer by 2 minutes.) References: A Complete Unknown (Bob Dylan Biopic 2024) The Holdovers (2023) A Biltmore Christmas (2023) Doctor Who (2023) Season 1, Episode 6 "Rogue" Disney Plus Moliere Moliere, le Spectacle Musical Album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6ISb3wobXqDACYpA9QARal?si=3vvuucwKQoG3cG6roggpaQ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joliimonde/video/7301452870199545120?_r=1&_t=8sZmgT6KYne The Road Dance (2021) Wolf Hall TV Mini-Series (2015) Wolf Hall: The Mirror & the Light premieres 3/23 @ 9PM on PBS The Empress (Netflix) Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz Murder at the Breakers (Guilded Newport Murders #1) by Alyssa Maxwell The Landscapes of Anne of Green Gables by Catherine Reid My Imaginary Mary by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton and Jodi Meadows Divine Rivals & Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross Belladonna by Adalyn Grace VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB PICK!! The Spectacular by Fiona Davis ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks for listening and Happy New Year! Please consider subscribing! Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Gmail: [email protected] Merch: Visit Spreadshirt.com & search Escape into Period Pieces Submit your reviews for The Spectacular by Fiona Davis by February 1st for a chance to be featured in the episode! Support your local library :)

Does Jane Austen's Persuasion work better on the page than on the screen? This is just one of the questions Stephanie and returning guest, Brian Hicks, discuss in today's episode. Before exploring Netflix's 2022 film, they will talk about their shared love of the novel, and experience with other Persuasion adaptations. Among Jane Austen fans, this film is not celebrated. Find out why in today's episode. Beware of spoilers and cats :) For more with Brian, scroll back to the Emma 2020 episode from earlier this season. (Episode 7). References: Persuasion by Jane Austen Persuasion films: 1995, 2007, 2022 All of Jane Austen's novels "Bloom" by Amy King Jane Eyre & Wuthering Heights 1st Virtual Book Club Pick: "The Murder of Mr. Wickham" by Claudia Gray Fox's Persuasion (that never was): Director Mahalia Belo and starring Sarah Snook as Anne Elliot :( Flea Bag Bridgerton Shogun The Office Emily (2022) starring Emma Mackey Love & Jane (Hallmark) Emma Approved: YouTube The Jane Games: YouTube Miss Austen Regrets (2007) Miss Austen (PBS 2025) Jane Austen Book Club The Patriot Uncle Frank The Boys in the Band Call Me By Your Name The Witch Y2K Fear Street Series (Netflix) Haunting of Venice The Empress (Netflix) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks for listening and happy holidays! See you next time for the last episode of the year Please consider subscribing!! Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Gmail: [email protected] Merch: https://www.spreadshirt.com/shop/escape+into+period+period+pieces/ Support your local library :)

Welcome back to the podcast Drea Mayer in today's conversation about the Hulu TV show "The Artful Dodger," which just announced a second season is coming and will start filming in Australia in 2025! (If only Stephanie and Drea knew about that before this episode was filmed; spoiler alert, they're excited!) "The Artful Dodger" takes place about 15 years after Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist (but you don't need to know the novel to appreciate this show). It follows Jack Dawkins aka the Artful Dodger (played by Thomas Brodie Sangster) in the 1850s in Australia as he works as a surgeon. He is reunited with Fagan (David Thewlis) who shows up as a prisoner while also navigating a relationship with Lady Belle (Maia Mitchell), the mayor's daughter who wants a career in medicine. Between gore, humor, and romance, this show seems to have it all! Highly recommend if you're looking for a good time. For more with Drea, listen back to our "All Creatures Great & Small" episode from earlier this year (Episode 9). Thank you for your patience during the Zoom Glitches :) Featured Music: "The Joker & the Thief" by Wolfmother References: Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens Oliver! (Musical) and 1968 film Oliver and Company (Disney) My Lady Jane (Prime Video) Bridgerton History on the colony of Australia Wood Library Museum of Anesthesiology (woodlibrarymuseum.org) Anatomy by Dana Schwartz Miss Scarlet & the Duke Call the Midwife ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Prepare for next episode by watching Persuasion (2022) on Netflix Thanks for listening and consider subscribing! Thank you to everyone who wrote in with their thoughts Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Email: [email protected] We now have merch! Visit Spreadshirt.com and search ESCAPE INTO PERIOD PIECES for more details https://www.spreadshirt.com/shop/escape+into+period+pieces/ During the holiday season there are a lot of coupon codes! The Next Virtual Book Club pick will be announced soon! Support your local library!

Whether you've watched a ton of Masterpiece Theatre before or not, join Stephanie in today's episode and escape from the world as she looks back on the origins of Masterpiece Theatre (which started over 50 years ago) and see where it is today. The podcast has discussed A LOT of Masterpiece programs already this year, and will most likely discuss more in the future. Enjoy the videos from today's episode by visiting the YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI0SsKbod-k&list=PL5URV43IXKcdYDhtChM_CTSZnK96W3Qg_ Featured Music: "Rondeau" by Jean-Joseph Mouret References/Highlights: Masterpiece: America's 50-Year-Old Love Affair with British Television Drama by Nancy West Masterpiece Studio Podcast "Making Masterpiece" 3 episodes (Masterpiece Podcast) Alistair Cooke Vincent Price Masterpiece Mystery! The Buccaneers (Apple TV) The 2007 Captain Wentworth is played by Rupert Penry Jones not Rupert Evans :) PBS Passport Check out Masterpiece on their social media platforms: YouTube, TikTok and Instagram Thanks for your patience with my "dramatic pauses" as I figured out the videos Thank you to everyone who completed the Instagram poll ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks for listening and consider subscribing! Next episode: "The Artful Dodger" (Hulu) Watch now! Upcoming merch announcement...Stay tuned... Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Email: [email protected] Support your local library and take care of yourself :)

Get cozy and nostalgic with today's episode on Greta Gerwig's 2019 Little Women adaptation. Join Stephanie and her returning guest Pileigh Shahinian nerd out and gush over one of their favorite films. From analyzing the structure of the narrative, to discussing comparisons to the book (and other adaptations) as well as parts that make them happy, this episode is a fun time. It feels like the perfect time to watch this film as it bridges the gap between Fall and Christmas & Winter. Check it out on Hulu. As always beware of spoilers and thanks for being patient with the zoom glitches. Featured Music: "Little Women" by Alexander Desplat References: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Greta Gerwig 2019 Little Women 1994 Little Women 2018 PBS Mini-series Little Women Anne with an E (Netflix) Anne of Green Gables The Little Women Soundtrack by Alexander Desplat Boys in the Boat (film 2023) Jo & Laurie by Margaret Stohl & Melissa de la Cruz Pride & Prejudice Lady Bird The Barbie Movie Gerwig's adaptation of the Chronicles of Narnia (Netflix) Joey from Friends (NBC) Cinderella (2015) Pirates of the Caribbean Les Miserables For more with Pileigh, listen back to our Anne with an E episode (Episode 13) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you for listening and consider subscribing! Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Email: [email protected] Stay tuned for a future Virtual Book Club pick! Support your local library :)

Join Stephanie in her third Author Spotlight as she focuses on the life of Little Women author, Louisa May Alcott. In this episode learn more about Alcott's personal life, professional career and a brief overview of the Little Women screen adaptations. References: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy: The Story of Little Women and Why it Still Matters by Anne Boyd Rioux LIFE MAGAZINE Little Women (2020) Visit Orchard House in Concord Massachusetts Little Women Theatrical Films (1933, 1949, 1994, 2019) PBS Masterpiece Mini-series (2018) Prepare for next episode by watching the 2019 film. Watch on Hulu or for purchase on Prime Video. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you for listening and please consider subscribing! Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Email: [email protected] Stay tuned for a future Virtual Book Club pick! Support your local library :)

In this episode, join Stephanie along with her guest, Stephanie Rekowicz, discuss the BBC TV series Merlin (2008-2012). Listen to them get nostalgic about their love for the show as well as answer the question if Merlin can be considered a period piece? Merlin takes a different approach to the Merlin/King Arthur legend by making the famous sorcerer a young man who must keep his magic a secret as it's forbidden in Camelot. You can stream Merlin on Peacock and Amazon Prime Video. As always be ready for spoilers and thank you for being patient with any Zoom glitches! Featured Music: "Main Titles" & "Gwen & Arthur" References: BBC Merlin (2008-2012) King Arthur Legend Tumblr & Fanfiction Snazzlefrazz on YouTube Disney's The Sword in the Stone A Kid in King Arthur's Court Camelot The Musical Merlin cast Video diaries Jurassic World Bridgerton Umbrella Academy Game of Thrones Reign (CW) The Great (Hulu) My Lady Jane (Prime Video) Le Morte d'Arthur by Thomas Malory Excalibur (1981 film) Asa Butterfield: Hugo, Ender's Game, "Sex Education" "Sandition" (Masterpiece Theatre) Irish Wish (Netflix) "Miss Scarlet & the Duke" Starz's "Camelot" King Arthur (2004) BBC "Atlantis" BBC "Robin Hood" "Shadow & Bone" (on Netflix & by Leigh Bardugo) Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo "The Outpost" (CW) "The Librarians" TV series The Other Merlin by Robyn Schneider The Kid Who Would be King (2019 film) "The Spanish Princess" Angus Imrie plays Merlin & Prince Arthur in the above movie & show The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder American Girl Doll Books Dear America AND The Royal Diaries books The Tudors The Murder on the Orient Express Unfortunately, "editing Stephanie" cannot remember what show gave me the "vibe" of Merlin :( ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you for listening and please consider subscribing! Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Email: [email protected] Stay tuned for a future Virtual Book Club pick! Support your local library

Join Stephanie in today's episode as she discusses the Masterpiece Mystery series, "Grantchester." A small town setting, found family, and murder, Grantchester has it all! The show follows Geordie Keating (played by Robson Green) and the local vicar (Season 9's Rishi Nair) solve crimes (specifically murders) in the quiet town of Grantchester, located around Cambridge (England). You can start at the beginning or at the most recent season (Season 9). The first five seasons are available with an Amazon Prime subscription, and seasons six through nine are available for purchase. You can also stream it on PBS Passport. Featured Music: "Mr. Chambers" composed by John Lunn References: Grantchester Gilmore Girls All Creatures Great & Small Anne with an E Cozy Mysteries Lovely War by Julie Berry HBO's "The Nevers" (RIP) The Masterpiece Studio Podcast YouTube Video: Grantchester, Season 9: Welcome Alphy Kottaram https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSCCzhN9QHo&t=64s Halle Berry Menopause https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness/breaking-taboo-menopause-10-commonly-asked-questions-answered/story?id=112840806 Miss Scarlet & the Duke ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Share your thoughts! Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Email: [email protected] Stay tuned for a future Virtual Book Club Pick! Go support your local library! Thanks for listening :)

Buckle up for an emotional one as Stephanie and returning guest Dahlia Hamza Constantine discuss the second Virtual Book Club pick: Lovely War by Julie Berry. Lovely War takes place between World Wars I & II as Greek Goddess Aphrodite tells a story to her fellow gods about two couples during WWI. This novel was a rollercoaster of emotions. Whether you read (or listened) to Lovely War or not, be prepared for spoilers as well as a discussion on WWI and historical pieces set during the Great War. It's bound to be an interesting listen no matter if you read the book or not. As the material is heavy, be sure to take care of yourself :) Thank you to Dahlia for sharing so much of your personal story. Thank you to everyone who sent in their thoughts (via Instagram or by sending an email). And thank you to Julie Berry for writing this novel. Highly recommend listening to the audiobook as it has a full cast and is fantastic. Featured Music: "1917" from 1917 References: Lovely War by Julie Berry The Maisie Dobbs book series by Jacqueline Winspear Downton Abbey Roger Waters from Pink Floyd Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: Treaties, Trenches, Mud and Blood (Graphic Novel) Lines of Courage by Jennifer A. Nielsen 1917 film 1917 score by Thomas Newman Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan (Disney Plus) PTSD National Portrait Gallery; The Brilliant Exiles Exhibit in D.C. Midnight in Paris (2011) Emmett Till (1941-1955) Beryl & Edwina Mysteries by Jessica Ellicott Frankie Drake Mysteries (TV show) The Crimson Field (TV show) The Brightwood Code by Monica Hesse War Horse (2011) Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross All Quiet on the Western Front Wilfred Owen Siegfried Sassoon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Share your thoughts! Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Email: [email protected] Stay tuned for a future Virtual Book Club Pick! Go support your local library! Thanks for listening :)

As summer winds down, join Stephanie as she discusses her favorite (and least favorite) TV shows, films, and books from the last 3 months. Summer went by so fast, but luckily there was a lot of good media out there. Hope you enjoy! References: Bridgerton My Lady Jane (Petition: https://www.change.org/p/official-amazon-prime-to-renew-my-lady-jane-for-a-second-season ) All Creatures Great & Small (new stills from season 5) Renegade Nell (Disney Plus) Gentleman Jack (HBO Max) Den of Geek article: "Renegade Nell's Real History & Folklore: Queen Anne, Jacobites, Herne the Hunter & Billy Blind" by Louisa Mellor https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/renegade-nell-real-history-folklore-queen-anne-jacobites-herne-the-hunter-billy-blind/ Foyle's War (2002-2015) Grantchester (Season 9, PBS/PBS Passport) Hotel Portofino (Season 3, PBS/PBS Passport) Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen One Life (2023) film The Boys in the Boat (2023) Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa Gwen & Art Are Not In Love by Lex Croucher Lovely War by Julie Berry ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Reach out with your favorite FALL Period Pieces! Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Email: [email protected] Go support your local library! This episode was recorded with Garage Band Thanks for listening :)

Join Stephanie and her guest Emily Heyden discuss the PBS Masterpiece series Downton Abbey with a look back on the show (that ran from 2010-2016) before discussing the recent news of the latest/third movie currently in the works. [Buckle up for spoilers!] Downton Abbey is the home to the Crawley family as well as the staff who serves them (very much an upstairs/downstairs story). The show starts in 1912 with the sinking of the Titanic and the death of the heir to the Crawley family, which leads to a distant cousin, Matthew Crawley, a member of the working class, to become heir of the estate. From inheritance and maintaining Downton to scandals and WWI, there is so much conflict in the show (and it gets very addicting). Emily would also like to note how much she loves the yellow labs on this show and can't believe she forgot to mention them :) Downton Abbey is available on Prime Video, Peacock, Brit Box and, as always, your local library. Featured Music: "Downton Abbey Suite" & "Love & the Hunter" References: Downton Abbey the show & films Game of Thrones The Walking Dead Bridgerton My Lady Jane (Prime Video) Upstairs, Downstairs Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: "Downton Sixty" The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese Lovely War by Julie Berry ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Don't forget to share your thoughts! Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Email: [email protected]

Amazon Prime Video's latest show "My Lady Jane" is everywhere! Is it worth the watch? The show is based on the novel, My Lady Jane, by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows, and retells the story of historical figure Lady Jane Grey with a fantasy twist. Lots of romance and humor fills this show and is definitely a good time. Episode Breakdown: Opening & Messages: 0:03 Historical Context: 6:13 Overall Show Thoughts: 11:55 Book Comparisons: 28:14 Recommendations: 43:36 Closing: 54:10 References & Recs: Amazon Prime Video's "My Lady Jane" Historical Figure Lady Jane Grey My Lady Jane by Hand, Ashton & Meadows (book) Six The Musical "The Tudors" (2007-2010) "England's Forgotten Queen" documentary (found on Amazon Prime Video) Bridgerton (Netflix) Galavant (ABC) Ella Enchanted Princess Bride Reign (CW) Sense & Sensibility "13 Biggest Changes My Lady Jane Makes to The Book" Screen Rant https://screenrant.com/my-lady-jane-biggest-book-changes/ The 100 (book & CW show) Even The Royals Podcast Episode: "Rewriting History with My Lady Jane" The White Queen, The White Princess, The Spanish Princess (Starz) The Great (Hulu) Rosaline The Artful Dodger (Hulu) My Salty Mary (Hand, Ashton & Meadows) is about lady pirate Mary Read An Assassin's Guide to Love and Treason by Virginia Boecker A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee That Self-Made Metal by Brittany N Williams Phew! That was a lot of references :) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Don't forget to share your thoughts! Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Email: [email protected] VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB PICK EXTENDED TIL 8/8!! Read Lovely War by Julie Berry and submit your thoughts to have them discussed in a future episode! This was my first time recording with Riverside and I'm still figuring it out, so hopefully the transition music will return soon! Thanks for listening!

Escape to Prince Edward Island and visit Avonlea with Stephanie and her latest guest, Pileigh Shahinian as they discuss the Netflix TV series "Anne with an E." "Anne with an E" is an adaptation of L.M. Montgomery's beloved book series Anne of Green Gables. It had 3 seasons and ran from 2017-2019. Whether you've watched it or not be prepared for spoilers as Stephanie and Pileigh talk about their love for the show and why it's considered a more dramatic adaptation. Thanks for sticking through the "Zoom Glitches."References: "Anne with an E" (Netflix) Anne & Gilbert Sweatshirt on Etsy (Shop The Bookish Belle) https://www.etsy.com/listing/1265624847/anne-and-gilbert-embroidered-sweatshirt?click_key=15ae2c2cbeb433ba8fe37c0df8e17e0d9ef78b86%3A1265624847&click_sum=cf8d64f8&ref=shop_home_active_7 Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery (book series) 1985 Kevin Sullivan Anne of Green Gables Little Women 2019 Greta Gerwig Little Women (film) Pride & Prejudice (2005) Barbie movies 12 Dancing Princesses Princess and the PauperFeatured: "Tree Perspective" from "Anne with an E"~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Do you have thoughts on the PBS Masterpiece Mystery show "Grantchester?" Send them in via:Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] Next Virtual Book Club Pick! Come read Lovely War by Julie Berry Submit your review/response by August 1st for a potential to be featured on the future episode! Send a DM on Instagram or an email!

Stephanie is back with another Author Spotlight; this time on Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery who is best known for Anne of Green Gables. Come listen to learn more about her life, her professional career(s), love, and legacy she has left behind! References: The Etsy shop (for shirt referenced in the intro): https://www.etsy.com/shop/FoxDenDesignShop?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1171836152&from_page=listing It doesn't seem to be listed anymore, but to see which one Stephanie talks about visit the podcast's Instagram (linked below) Anne of Green Gables Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Anne with an E (Netflix) The Landscapes of Anne of Green Gables by Catherine Reid L.M. Montgomery's Personal Journals "Lucy Maud Montgomery's Varied Love Life" by Agatha Krewinski Edit: Project Green Gables stars Laura Eklund Nhaga not Green Gables Fables 0:13 Intro 4:22 Beginnings & Anne 24:27 Personal Life & Love 30:47 Legacy 46:08 Closing PODCAST EMAIL: [email protected] INSTAGRAM: Escape.into.period.pieces Join the Virtual Book Club! Lovely War by Julie Berry Submit your review by 8/1 for a chance to be featured on the podcast. DM on Instagram or send an email.

It's time to discuss Season 3 Part 2 of Bridgerton. So, light your Bath & Body Works candles and let's dive in! Join Stephanie share her thoughts as well as listeners' thoughts on all things related to episodes 5-8. Thank you to everyone who submitted! *Beware of spoilers* 00:13 Intro & Pacing 8:12 Conflict & Changes from the Book 25:04 What We Liked 33:47 Closing Creators referenced are below: ARY: https://www.tiktok.com/@arybella__/video/7381580494988741921?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Cambria: https://www.tiktok.com/@cambriadavies/video/7382428996434283806?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Olivia_grace234: https://www.tiktok.com/@olivia_grace234/video/7380399999357685023?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Rock: https://www.tiktok.com/@emily.st.francis/video/7381522390506835205?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Podcast Email: [email protected] Instagram: Escape.into.period.pieces Join the Virtual Book Club! Lovely War by Julie Berry Submit your review by 8/1 for a chance to be featured on the podcast. DM on Instagram or send an email!

The first virtual book club episode is live! Come listen to Stephanie and returning guest Dahlia Hamza Constantine discuss The Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia Gray. Enjoy the close analysis as well as the discussion on Claudia Gray's version of Jane Austen's beloved characters and the overall mystery. If you haven't read along, be prepared for spoilers. Thank you to everyone who submitted their reviews! Remember you can always submit your feedback to: Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Gmail: [email protected] References: The Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia Gray Jane Austen & her 6 major novels Dickensian TV show Clue Pride & Premeditation by Tirzah Price Manslaughter Park by Tirzah Price Featured: "The Last Dance" from Emma (2009) NEXT VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB PICK! Lovely War by Julie Berry Submit your review/response by August 1st for a potential to be featured on the future episode! DM on Instagram or send an email (see above) Read it with your eyes or your ears :)