But with Bella comes her brother John, an obnoxious banker whose vulgar behaviour seems designed to thwart Cat’s growing fondness for Henry. And an introduction to Bella Thorpe, who shares her passion for supernatural novels, provides Cat with a like-minded friend. A Highland Dance class, though, brings Cat a new acquaintance: Henry Tilney, a pale, dark-eyed gentleman whose family home, Northanger Abbey, sounds perfectly thrilling. Edinburgh initially offers no such thrills: Susie Allen is obsessed by shopping, Andrew Allen by the Fringe. So when Cat’s wealthy neighbours, the Allens, invite her to Edinburgh Festival, she is sure adventure beckons.

Seventeen-year-old Catherine ‘Cat’ Morland has led a sheltered existence in rural Dorset, a life entirely bereft of the romance and excitement for which she yearns. Get ready for a very different Northanger Abbey. Hope that gives enough scopes.Jane Austen in the hands of queen of crime, Val McDermid. Īs usual words can be in either book titles or the author's name.& don't forget embeds - they can pop up anywhere! eg sLITher, sMALL, mORBid, LOUISe Candlish, Jeffery ARCHer or Lucy HawKING The following names are allowed either as an author's name or in a titleĪs Catherine is known as KATE shortened forms of the other names eg: Bill, Liz, Beth, Charlie etc are fine too.įinally you can have any book that has the number 3 in the title, is the third in a series or is the third book an author has had published. May 8th is a BANK HOLIDAY & is 'The BIG HELP OUT' where people will be encouraged to help with projects in their local communities so any word meaning to VOLUNTEER or HELP is ok. This will end with 'LIGHTING up the NATION' where locations across the UNITED KINGDOM will be LIT using lasers, drone displays & ILLUMINATIONS so any word meaning to light up or illuminate is fine too. On May 7th there will be a CORONATION CONCERT at WINDSOR CASTLE so words such as choir, singing, singers, ballet, ballerina & opera are all acceptable. HOMAGE eg: respect, admiration, worship, praise, honour You can also have any synonyms for the following: REGALIA: crown, Saint, Edward, orb, sceptre, jewel, diamond, imperial, robe, mantle, purple, silk, velvet The SERVICE: Archbishop, Canterbury, Dean, order, bless, anoint, holy, oil, spoon, throne Palace, Mall, Admiral(ty), Arch, Trafalgar, Square, Whitehall, Parliament, Broad, Sanctuary, Westminster, Abbey.

The COACH & PROCESSION ROUTE: Diamond, jubilee, gold, state, horse, guards, parade

The following words which relate to the CORONATION are all acceptable as is any word written in capitals: The names Charles Philip Arthur George are of course acceptable This month's theme has to be the celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III

Northanger abbey by val mcdermid