We're deep in the nerdery weeds this week as we unpack the beginning of Persuasion and discuss Sir Walter's obsession with status and prestige and how that manifests in his love for his favorite book. If you've ever trawled LinkedIn looking for potential dates, this episode is for you.

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Trigger warning for this episode: Discussion of child loss around 11:30 in the context of inheritance and heirs, lasting for approximately two minutes.