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Northanger Abbey first editions

Northanger Abbey first editions

As a bibliophile of long standing, I fully agree with Sir Francis Bacon: "Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested: that is, some books are to be read only in parts, others to be read, but not curiously, and some few to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention."

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Part 21: At a Distance (May. 21, 2022) | Comments

Eleanor would have read Catherine's influence between Henry's lines even without his admitting to their exchange of letters on the subject.
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Part 20: All Her Powers of Performance (May. 14, 2022) | Comments

It surprised Miss Andrews to receive a letter from Miss Thorpe, a person unheard from in months.
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Part 19: His Honest Heart (May. 07, 2022) | Comments

James Morland gathered his courage and demanded an explanation from his old friend.
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Part 18: The Necessity of its Concealment (Apr. 30, 2022) | Comments

When the first letter appeared, Mr. Morland directed it to his eldest daughter with a mixture of gladness and slight regret at losing her so quickly.
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Part 17: Mortifying and Grievous (Apr. 23, 2022) | Comments

It was not unusual for their family to change plans or lodgings suddenly, but to do so with Miss Morland in tow appeared odd.
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Apr. 20, 2022 | Comments

February 5 Prompt: Dracula, any, they start a vampire slaying business/it becomes their trade.
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Part 16: Happy Agitation (Apr. 16, 2022) | Comments

General Tilney dismissed his son with one last command to pay their guest every courtesy.
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Part 15: Felicity Anew (Apr. 09, 2022) | Comments

With General Tilney occupied, the ladies at Northanger Abbey were able to enjoy Easter Monday as they pleased.
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Ginger Flip

Apr. 06, 2022 | Comments

February 1 Prompt: any, any, reverse trope (for example: lovers to friends, riches to rags, there were only…10 beds), written for Anne of Green Gables.
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Part 14: Sweet Proofs of Her Importance (Apr. 02, 2022) | Comments

It took some time for Eleanor to consider any other feelings but her own. When she did, a treacherous hope bloomed like the fresh buds in her heart.

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