Northanger Abbey, the first and shortest of Jane Austen's novels, is a delightful treasure that will make you laugh out loud. It is a satirical novel about a girl who needs to learn the difference between fantasy and reality. A parody of Gothic fiction, it revolves around Catherine Morland and her friendship with the Tilney siblings. It drives her to Northanger Abbey, where she experiences disappointment and love. The story is set in Bath, a place that appears the likeliest setting for both romances and heartbreaks. "Northanger Abbey" is an oddity in Jane Austen's novels but being a clever, well-plotted parody doesn't make it any less charming. A light and breezy read!
