Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen 251 pages Published 1817 From Goodreads: Northanger Abbey is often referred to as Jane Austen's Gothic parody. Decrepit castles, locked rooms, mysterious chests, cryptic notes, and tyrannical fathers give the story an uncanny air, but one with a decidedly satirical twist. The story's heroine is Catherine Morland, an innocent seventeen-year-old woman from … Continue reading Review: Northanger Abbey