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Loving Miss Tilney: A Variation of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey by Heather Moll. ★★★★★

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Heather Moll has long been a skilled weaver of pride and prejudice variations.   When she introduced her new book, a Northanger Abbey variation, I was keen to read it. We are quickly drawn into Eleanor Tilney’s desperate need to escape the tyranny and abuse of her father, General Tilney.   A marriage of affection is denied her, as Philip, the man she loves, lacks fortune.   A marriage of convenience, while unattractive, has to be better than remaining under the General’s control.   Unfortunately, Philip is forced to witness Eleanor seeking the attention of a wealthy (and rather unpleasant man).   The pain for a Philip and Eleanor is acute. The story is well written with a large dollop of angst!   Will Eleanor escape the Abbey? Can there be a happy ever after? I highly recommend this book. I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review. All views expressed are my own. Amazon review Goodreads review