Trifles Light as Air

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.

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Part 41 Oct. 08, 2022Comments	The Happiest of Mortals It was a home, in all the ways small and large Eleanor had never truly known without some reservation, not for many a year.
Part 42 Oct. 15, 2022Comments	Her Humble Vanity The shops of Salisbury were not as varied or accessible as Bath's had been, but Mrs. Allen determined to sample the newest fashions regardless.
Part 43 Oct. 22, 2022Comments	Honour and Affection Ironically, it was a moment of joy that caught at Henry's baser nature, brought on by the welcome return of correspondence with his sister.
Part 44 Oct. 29, 2022Comments	Not Wholly Dead Whoever General Tilney expected never arrived, and every day the butler was forced to admit there was no word from the viscountess.
Part 45 Nov. 05, 2022Comments	Confidante Waking to see frost on the windowpane, of all things, undid her, and Sarah was roused by the sound of strangled sobs as her sister stared forlornly out the glass.
Part 46 Nov. 12, 2022Comments	A Dreamer or a Lover The pleasantries should have been funny. Instead, a familiar wistfulness descended as had been kept at bay during the last fortnight of his sister's company.
Part 47 Nov. 19, 2022Comments	Improving in Intimacy Eleanor was gratified to discover several ladies with whom she could pass a pleasant hour and even a few who seemed to sincerely welcome her company.
Part 48 Nov. 26, 2022Comments	Her Gratified Heart Catterntide had always been an especially joyous tradition to celebrate. There was still a great deal of fun in remembering their past celebrations and sharing it with her family.
Part 49 Dec. 03, 2022Comments	By Surprise Henry was determined not to neglect the parish during this season. He was just as determined to pay a call on the Morlands at least once.
Part 50 Dec. 10, 2022Comments	No One More Entitled How very different it was for Eleanor to dictate when they should leave town and how soon they would arrive at Northanger Abbey.

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