Northanger Abbey

She dreamed of Gothic castles and dark secrets—but reality had other lessons in store. Northanger Abbey (1817), by Jane Austen, is a sparkling novel that combines romance, satire, and social comedy. The story follows Catherine Morland, a young, impressionable heroine who adores Gothic novels filled with mystery and suspense. When she is invited to stay at Northanger Abbey, she expects intrig...