The Heiress of Northanger Abbey Is On Sale

On September 1st, The Heiress of Northanger Abbey went on sale as an ebook, paperback, and hardcover, available in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.

Set twenty-two years after Jane Austen’s classic, my novel features Catherine Tilney, who is horrified when her daughter Phoebe appears to fall prey to the Thorpe family that once made Catherine's life a misery. She must journey into the shadowy moorland, confront past enemies, and master real-world perils to save her daughter from disaster.

This novel is for Jane Austen fans who adore a high-spirited Regency tale, for readers who savor a hint of the Gothic—and for anyone who longs to be transported to the mist-shrouded moors.

To order The Heiress of Northanger Abbey, go to these retailers:

Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Bookshop.org
Apple
Kobo

"If you're looking for a cozier thriller, this 'sequel' to Jane Austen's last novel may be the perfect pick. It finds Northanger Abbey heroine Catherine Tilney trying to help her daughter avoid entanglements with the very family that nearly ruined her happiness—which takes them to an isolated manor beset with secrets (and maybe vampires?). You'll get a touch of that Austen spirit, with a Gothic mystery mixed in." -- Real Simple magazine, "Perfect for Fall Reading List"

"Bilyeau successfully builds upon Austen's themes by exploring motherhood, legacy and the lasting consequences of youthful misjudgments. The result is a sequel that honors its literary predecessor while offering enough of a fresh perspective to satisfy both Austen fans and historical mystery readers." -- Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize critic's report

"If you ever wondered how Catherine fared after Jane Austen's masterpiece of satire Northanger Abbey ended--wait no more! A high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse that puts both her life and her daughter's future on the line. This delicious Gothic tale, full of twists and turns, will keep you turning pages late into the night." -- Katherine Reay, author of The Berlin Letters and The English Masterpiece

"Nancy Bilyeau crafts an elegant story that pays due homage to both Austen and the Gothic novel, and gives the reader a fascinating view into some of Austen's most iconic characters. Don't let this one pass you by!" -- Vanessa Kelly, author of the Emma Knightley mysteries

"The Heiress of Northanger Abbey is a perfect fall read, filled with romantic plots, horrifying villains and a shockingly passionate but twisted plot that will leave the reader gasping. Go gothic this fall and enjoy every single page of it." -- Smart Bitches, Trashy Books review

Goodreads Giveaway of 'The Heiress of Northanger Abbey'

Goodreads is running a giveaway of my historical mystery, The Heiress of Northanger Abbey. Five signed paperbacks are being offered. To enter, go here.

Early reviews have been encouraging!

BlueInk Review gave it a star and said, "Nancy Bilyeau’s novel is a smart update and sequel to Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey, set 22 years later. But Bilyeau doesn’t just attempt a stiff Regency pastiche; instead, she writes with a gorgeous, fluid voice that brings Jane Austen’s beloved characters back to life in a beautifully layered and thoroughly human way."

“Prepare to be captivated by this brilliant homage to the Gothic genre that will thrill Austen fans and lovers of historical fiction alike. Impossible to put down.”
—Syrie James, bestselling author of The Missing Manuscript of Jane Austen and The Mysteries of Pendowar Hall

“Mysteries and dangers … very enjoyable!”
—Janie Chang, USA Today bestselling author of The Fourth Princess: A Gothic Novel of Old Shanghai

“Twenty years after the events of Northanger Abbey, one of Jane Austen’s most gentle and warm-hearted heroines sets out to protect her daughter from the very real dangers of being an heiress. The result is a sparkling tribute to Gothic stories, replete with moors, ruined castles, vampyre stories and forbidden romance. Insightful and charming, this is a novel of which Miss Austen would surely approve.”
—Susan Breen, award-winning author of Merry

“The Heiress of Northanger Abbey is richly layered, deliciously Gothic, and brimming with psychological suspense.”
—Emilya Naymark, author of the Sylvan mystery novels

“A compelling version of the story years after Austen’s own story closes….Impossible to put down and highly recommended.”
—Michelle Cameron, author of Napoleon’s Mirage