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Miss Austen Investigates

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It is a truth universally acknowledged, that every good mystery is in need of a brilliant sleuth...

Welcome to Hampshire, 1795, where a young Jane Austen has her sights set on securing a marriage proposal from the dashing Tom Lefroy at a local ball.
But when a shocking discovery is made - a milliner's lifeless body tucked away in a linen closet - Jane finds herself embroiled in an unexpected murder mystery.

As she races against the clock to clear her beloved brother Georgy's name, Jane uses her sharp wits to navigate the treacherous waters of society, unmasking secrets and unearthing hidden motives along the way. With every twist and turn, Jane's determination to solve the case deepens. And if she fails, her brother will face the ultimate punishment - the hangman's noose...

Join Jane on her quest for justice as she faces down danger, deceit, and scandal amidst her own friends and neighbours. Will she uncover the truth in time, or will the real killer go free? One thing's for certain - in Hampshire, nothing is as it seems...

©2023 Jessica Bull (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Critics Review

Jessica Bull combines genteel Georgian country living with the lively intrigue of a whodunnit to create a very satisfying read
Sunday Express
I adored it. Miss Austen Investigates is fresh, fiendish and funny. Much like Jane herself
Jennie Godfrey
Richly imagined and wonderfully plotted - a great read
S.J. Bennett
Sharp and energetic whilst simultaneously warm and heartfelt. This is a delicious treat for fans of Austen's novels and delightfully compelling mysteries
B P Walter
A brilliant debut
Woman & Home
This super-fun read is a total breath of fresh air!
Fabulous, Sun
A note-perfect crime caper that has much of the wit and empathy of an Austen novel
Red
Exceptional - the Austen whodunnit I feel like I've been waiting my whole life for! The historical detail was rich and impeccable with gorgeously drawn characters, all the twists and turns you want from a murder mystery and an incredibly striking Austen voice. I loved it!
Sophie Irwin
Sparkling...A brilliant debut that does Jane justice
Woman's Weekly
So clever and well done
Good Housekeeping
Author Jessica Bull
Narrator Mia McKenna-Bruce
Duration 10 hours and 25 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781405958981
Format Audiobook
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Genre Classic crime and mystery fiction, Crime and mystery fiction, Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Crime and mystery: women sleuths, Historical fiction
Availability AU, GB, IE

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