Episode 111: The Thing About Catherine and the Mysterious Apartments with guest Kate Emery
The Thing About AustenShow Notes
Detective Catherine is on the case. The crime? Murder most foul. If only she can find some evidence. This episode we're joined by Kate Emery of Austen Therapy to discuss Catherine's investigation, why we like to scare ourselves, and why Henry Tilney is her ultimate Austen hero.
If your boyfriend has ever caught you snooping around his mom's bedroom, this episode is for you.
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