The Vampire of Northanger (Unnatural Austen #1)

Catherine Morland---nobody's picture of the heroine of a novel---is a sheltered young lady who is mad for gothic novels, especially ones with vampires. Thirsting for adventure, she leaps at the opportunity to holiday in Bath. But the city is filled with perils, threatening to plunge our hapless heroine into violence or impropriety. Vampires walk the streets at night, preying upon the unwary, and more than one has designs upon Catherine herself.
Cross and stake at the ready, the charming, awkward Miss Morland navigates Bath society even as she takes up the vampire-hunting trade. A wealthy but eccentric family, the Tilneys, take an interest in her, and Catherine finds herself captivated by their quick-witted son, Henry Tilney. As the danger in Bath grows, the Tilneys extend Catherine an invitation to join them at their estate, the ancient Northanger Abbey. There she will face unexpected dangers and discover hidden strengths. But will Catherine's adventure end in matrimony or in bloodshed?
The Vampire of Northanger is a funny, violent romp through a supernatural England, inspired by Jane Austen's classic novel, Northanger Abbey.

"...one could be forgiven for dismissing her as a rather dismal, unqualified heroine.

" Catherine Morland, an awkward young lady enchanted by gothic novels and their promise of adventure, finds those promises unexpectedly fulfilled. Her simple holiday to Bath has taken quite the turn, becoming a contest against vampires, hellhounds, supper invitations, and usuriously priced muslin. The reluctant Catherine takes up cross and stake to pursue the vampire-hunting trade in as ladylike a fashion as she can. But she is herself pursued by a blood drinker as enamoured of her as he is of history and architecture. When the amiable Henry Tilney requests her company at storied Northanger Abbey, the invitation promises an escape from mortal danger. But among the spires and columns of ancient Northanger, our heroine's hidden strength shall be pitted against perils unimagined. The scents of blood and blossoming romance mingle in the air. Will Catherine's adventure culminate in matrimony or in bloodshed? Jane Austen fans, keep a firm grip upon your crossbows.

This is not the Northanger Abbey you remember.