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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Chapter 15: Tiburón en el Agua (Feb. 25, 2023) | Comments

"Shark in the Water," top predators in the sea, a beautiful fish (Mongabay).
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Chapter 14: Ocho Cortado (Feb. 22, 2023) | Comments

"Eight cut," an interruption of the figure where a woman steps and pivots in front of her partner (Tanguito).
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Let's Talk about Tango

Feb. 20, 2023 | Comments

From the moment I discovered the concept of "tangolates" back two years ago, I knew that most iconic of Argentine dances would feature heavily in the story: the tango.
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Chapter 13: Ritmo Roto (Feb. 18, 2023) | Comments

"Broken rhythm" is interrupted; disturbed; disconnected (Collins Dictionaries).
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An Ordinary Genius

Feb. 17, 2023 | Comments

January 18 Prompt: Northanger Abbey, Catherine Morland/Henry Tilney, excellent taste in muslins and reading material.
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Música del Mar

Feb. 16, 2023 | Comments

"Music of the sea," a bonus Estancia Aldea Norteña vignette for my blog readers.
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Chapter 12: Fuegos Artificiales (Feb. 15, 2023) | Comments

"Fireworks," a striking display of explosive or flammable compositions (Merriam-Webster).
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Encore

Feb. 14, 2023 | Comments

In celebration of Valentine's day, a short peek into the married life of Clementine née Morse and Hiram Turley. Sequel to "A Lonesome Two-Step" set in 1898 Texas.
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Chapter 11: Complicacións (Feb. 11, 2023) | Comments

"Complications," which are intricate, entangle, and embroil (Wikitionary).
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Chapter 10: Deseos Cumplidos (Feb. 08, 2023) | Comments

"Wishes Fulfilled," to bring into actuality; effect or make real (Free Dictionary).

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