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In this episode we kick things off by discussing whether Sir Maurice and Cleone were reasonable in wanting Philip to change his ways. Is he being asked to put aside his real identity and conform? Or do they want him to broaden his horizons before slipping prematurely into old age?
And what about Cleone? A young woman who gets engaged more times in ten minutes than most of us do in a lifetime. Hey, she’s 18, and just keeps on being importuned - we’ve got sympathy for her.
But it’s the older generation who are really bringing the romance in this story, so we also talk about that old romantic Tom, and the incomparable Lady Malmerstoke. Some of her views on women are certainly problematic, but when it comes to entertainment value - she’s up there with the very best of the eccentric widows.
“Men with chins like his are not safe. I’ve had experience, and I know. He’ll win in the end, if he has a mind to do so.”
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Ep 34 - Cotillion
Ep 33 - Sprig Muslin
Ep 32 - The Toll-Gate
Ep 31 - Lady of Quality
Ep 30 - The Corinthian
Ep 29 - The Spanish Bride
Ep 28 - The Nonesuch
Ep 26 - The Quiet Gentleman
Ep 25 - An Infamous Army
Ep 24 - The Masqueraders
Ep 23 - Charity Girl
Ep 22 - Cousin Kate
Ep 21 - A Civil Contract
Ep 20 - Faro‘s Daughter
Ep 19 - False Colours
Ep 18 - Venetia
Ep17 - The Reluctant Widow
Ep 16 - The Convenient Marriage
Ep 15 - The Talisman Ring
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