Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen

Young and naïve Catherine Morland is swept into high society and romance during a stay at the mysterious Northanger Abbey. Influenced by her love of Gothic novels, she imagines dark secrets within the abbey’s walls, only to learn that reality—and romance—is more complex. As she matures, she learns to distinguish fantasy from truth. The story gently parodies Gothic tropes while exploring themes of imagination, class, and sincerity. It’s a coming-of-age story with humor and heart.