brief introduction: The author's first novel, a wonderful satirical comedy.Catherine, the daughter of a country pastor who is obsessed with gothic horror novels, sometimes regards real life as a virtual world in legendary stories.She was taken to the social occasions in Bath to meet the world, made friends with the hypocritical Thorpe brothers and sisters, and fell in love with the honest and handsome rich boy Henry at first sight, and was kindly invited by Henry's father, Admiral Tierney, to visit his home .In the deep and ancient house of Northanger Abbey, the horrific scenes in horror novels emerged in Catherine's mind, and a series of ridiculous adventures were staged.Admiral Tierney, who dislikes the poor and loves the rich, listens to Thorpe's slander, contradicts his promise, and ruthlessly issues an order to expel Catherine.However, the fidelity of love finally overcomes the villain's lies: the church bell rings, and everyone smiles.