McDermid said it was "terrifying" to take on an author of Austen's stature, however. "She's a genius – I'm not a genius, but I hope I can still bring something to it. One of the reasons we all still read Jane Austen is because her books are about universal things which still matter today – love, money, family.
Bestselling crime novelist Val McDermid has been signed to develop her own version of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey.
I've long enjoyed McDermid's books, and can't wait to see what she does with the Austen classic. McDermid's a powerful writer, with a gritty style. She's certainly not the first author you'd consider for this gig; the result will be fascinating.
Jane Austen homages have turned into an industry. There are endless fan fiction ebooks, and websites.
McDermid's a professional, and while many professional writers' reworkings of classics like Gone With the Wind have been woeful, McDermid's books are based on psychology. She understands people. Let's see how she thinks her way into Austen's imaginary world.
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