Northanger Abbey

illustration by Hugh Thomson (1898)

illustration by Hugh Thomson (1898)

I have a real soft spot in my heart for Austen's spoof of gothic novels, and her most adorkable couple ever.

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Trifles Light as Air

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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A Kind of Merry Peace

Apr. 18, 2022 | Comments

February 4 Prompt: any, any, thwarting of a romantic trope, written for Northanger Abbey.
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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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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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Contrasting Views

Mar. 30, 2022 | Comments

January 30 Prompt: Any, any, gable hood or French hood, written for Northanger Abbey.
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Part 13: Approaching Disappointment (Mar. 26, 2022) | Comments

"Thank you," Anne Thorpe said to Mr. Morland as they joined the line, more to distract from Belle and Captain Tilney than any real gratitude.
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Part 12: An Agitation of Mind (Mar. 19, 2022) | Comments

At most any time Henry Tilney felt able to withstand the vicissitudes of life. Then there were those few his comfortable ethos crumbled into confusion.

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