In this episode I'm joined by Brontë Schiltz, where we discuss her interest in the associations between illness and queer experience in Victorian fiction such as Vernon Lee's work, and the explorations of economics in the penny dreadful, The String of Pearls and its adaptations.About my guest: Brontë has a BA in English and Creative Writing from Royal Holloway, University of London, and an MA in English Studies: The Gothic from Manchester Metropolitan University. Her work includes academic research, journalism, creative non-fiction, short fiction, and theatre. She researches research associations between illness and queer experience in Victorian fiction, focusing particularly on Vernon Lee, and also explorations of economics in The String of Pearls and its adaptationsFor more information on Brontë's work, check out the links and details below:https://bronteschiltz.squarespace.com/Twitter: @BronteSchiltz Check out Brontë's recommended sources, which she mentioned in our episode:The String of Pearls (and its adaptations!)Works by Vernon Lee (especially A Wicked Voice)Jeanette Winterson - FrankissteinSarah Waters' novelsMary Shelley - FrankensteinEpisode Credits:Episode Writer, Editor and Producer: Emma CatanMusic: Burning Steaks (by Stationary Sign) - obtained via EpidemicSoundCheck us out at the following social media pages and websites!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victorianlegaciespodcastTwitter: @victorianlegac1Instagram: @victorianlegaciespodcastWebsite: https://emmacatan.wordpress.com/victorian-legacies-podcast/Email: victorianlegacies@gmail.com