Northanger Abbey and the History of England (Annotated)

By: Jane Austen

Narrated by: Alison Larkin

Award-winning narrator and internationally acclaimed writer/comedienne, Alison Larkin brings her signature wit to this hugely entertaining audio production of Jane Austen's first novel, Northanger Abbey, followed by The History of England, a short, delightfully satirical piece that Austen wrote when she was just 15 years old.

In Northanger Abbey, Catherine Morland, a clergyman's daughter, longs for the kind of romantic adventures she has read about in her favorite Gothic novels. After spending a season mingling with fashionable high society in Bath, she is invited to stay at Northanger Abbey where nothing is what it seems.

In The History of England, the teenage Jane Austen pokes fun at the historians of the day who pretended to be objective when they clearly were not, and wrote about the kings and queens of England with less respect (and more wit) than a British newspaper.

Public Domain (P)2017 British Classic Audio

Great narration.

The narration made the story even better. The story was entertaining and at times funny.

Northanger Abbey

I have never read anything by the esteemed Jane Austen & decided to edify myself with this one. Throughout this book, I felt like I was eavesdropping on a High School girl's innermost thoughts, only back in Victorian England!

Ms. Austen definitely had a sense of satire & it shows in this book. The characters are annoying, airheaded, obsessed with fashion & comportment.....just exactly what Ms. Austen's world must have been like. I also loved the short "A History of England"....I only wish I knew more about the real history to get some of the allusions!

The narration by Alison Larkin was absolutely spot-on! Her various voices for the different characters added so very much to the enjoyment of this book! Most of the time, I really thought that I was following along with Miss Moreland on her adventures. I will definitely give more books narrated by Ms. Larkin a listen!

I was given the Audible version of this book by the narrator & chose to review it .

God I Love Jane Austen

She stands the test of time Miss Austen does and Alison Larkin does her work justice with every syllable. Get this book and sit and listen. You will not regret a minute and if you are like me, you will find yourself searching for more of Miss Alison Larkin,s narration. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

Good audiobook

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this book to a friend ,like all Jane Austin books.It is masterpiece of the english literature.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I liked all the characters.

What about Alison Larkin’s performance did you like?

She reads in a very calm and original way with British accent.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I woul not change the original tag line of the book.

Any additional comments?

"This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review."

Absolutely LOVED this sublime performance!

What a delight!

Alison Larkin has done it again -- an outstanding performance with her usual wit and humor, as well as tremendous characterization, in this wonderful performance of Northanger Abbey!

Just as Larkin introduced us to Jane Austen's little known poems in her narration of Persuasion, here she has included even more little-known Austen in the humorous and satirical "History of England. I loved listening to Jane Austen's "History of England"-- which was completely new to me, as it may be for many other Austen fans.

"Northanger Abbey and the History of England" is a great addition in Larkin's growing collection of Jane Austen novels. I loved her narration of Pride & Prejudice (with songs from Regency England), Persuasion & Poems, and Emma, too!

Definitely worth the listen whether it's your first time with Northanger Abbey or your 50th!