Jane Austen Movies

March 5, 2026

Teresa reviews The Duchess (2008)

Teresa Peschel Jane Austen Movies, Teresa's Book and Movie Reviews

Teresa reviews The Duchess (2008), a movie whose events take place during Jane Austen’s lifetime. (c)2026 by Teresa Peschel Fidelity to life: 3 stars The bare-bones facts about the duke, the duchess, and the live-in mistress are here, but, my goodness, did the film do serious rewrites to their histories. Quality of film: 3½ stars […]

Personal Appearances

March 16, Monday, 2 p.m.: Bill will lecture on Sherlock Holmes and Mark Twain at the Hershey Public Library.

April 8, Wednesday, 10 a.m.: Teresa will be interviewed LIVE on the Partners in Crime podcast about “Agatha Christie, She Watched.”

April 10, Friday: The Books to the Ceiling podcast will air an interview with Teresa about “Agatha Christie, She Watched.”

May 16-17: Pennwriters Conference. Teresa will deliver her “From Books to Movies” lecture and Bill will discuss murder mystery tropes in his “Kill Like Christie” talk.

Bill has given talks about mysteries, Agatha Christie, creativity, Victorian murders, self-publishing and how to be a better writer. Teresa can show you how to strengthening your family and yourself in uncertain times and sew cloth grocery bags and NotQuilts. If your book club, group or TV show needs a charming, knowledgeable speaker, let me know!