Trifles Light as Air

"Embroidery for Fire Screen" (early 1800s, Cleveland Museum of Art)

"Embroidery for Fire Screen" (early 1800s, Cleveland Museum of Art)

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A collection of one-shots based on Northanger Abbey: drabbles, flash fiction, missing scenes, and more. Title from Shakespeare's Othello, as quoted by Jane Austen in Chapter One. Now available as an eBook via Draft2Digital.

tags: Northanger Abbey, books, fan fiction, scrimshaw

Part 31

Jul. 30, 2022Comments 		No Inconsiderable Emotion
It still felt surreal despite the time elapsed, as if the new viscount were making plans for someone else.

Part 32

Aug. 06, 2022Comments 		The Fullness of Privileged Affection
Back in April, with spring in full bloom, August had seemed such a distant month. They would surely be married by then.

Part 33

Aug. 13, 2022Comments 		Accession of Dignity
It was a pity the viscount could not remain longer, but with the banns safely read and announcement printed this week General Tilney was content.

Part 34

Aug. 20, 2022Comments 		The Office of a Friend
"Come, Tilney, it is both her wish and mine for you to wed us. Only say you will and I promise to do everything possible to clear the way."

Part 35

Aug. 27, 2022Comments 		Sincere Joy
The want of a companion was certainly strong, but moreso the need for guidance and reassurance which even a beloved brother could not fully provide.

Part 36

Sep. 03, 2022Comments 		A Constant Friend
They were forewarned by letter, and yet the Morlands still could not quite believe when the handsome chaise-and-four turned toward the parsonage.

Part 37

Sep. 10, 2022Comments 		Something Less Pardonable
An invitation to tea with the good Dr. Prewitt brought all Henry's apprehensions back after weeks and months of barely remembered unease.

Part 38

Sep. 17, 2022Comments 		Not Easily Pardoned
It was good to see Catherine so cheerfully employed; there had been some days when her discouragement was painful for Mr. Morland to witness.

Part 39

Sep. 24, 2022Comments 		Without Discontent
Michaelmas had appeared very distant at the start of the month; now it was a mere five days away, and Henry must make some decisions.

Part 40

Oct. 01, 2022Comments 		Recover
James attended his father to the christening more from obligation than enthusiasm for the work.

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