
Miss Austen Investigates
- Author Jessica Bull
- Narrator Mia McKenna-Bruce
- Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
- Run Time 10 hours and 25 minutes
- Format Audio
- 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.
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What to expect
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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
Richly imagined and wonderfully plotted – a great read
Sharp and energetic whilst simultaneously warm and heartfelt. This is a delicious treat for fans of Austen’s novels and delightfully compelling mysteries
A brilliant debut
This super-fun read is a total breath of fresh air!
A note-perfect crime caper that has much of the wit and empathy of an Austen novel
Sparkling…A brilliant debut that does Jane justice
So clever and well done
Delicious
I adored this so much. Jane brims with life and wit, the story is packed with delicious details to delight every Austen fan, and the puzzle is constructed as neatly as Emma. Bravo, Jessica Bull — you are a genius!
Such a clever idea, pulled off with considerable deftness. The result is a sparkling treat of a read
I absolutely adored Miss Austen Investigates! It perfectly captures the world of Jane Austen, and the character of Jane is everything you’d want her to be. Also a wonderfully twisty plot!
Such a delight! Highly recommend
I adored it. Miss Austen Investigates is fresh, fiendish and funny. Much like Jane herself
Jessica Bull has managed to perfectly entwine a classic golden era whodunnit with the life and society of one of our greatest ever writers.
From the first page it sparkles with wit and warmth
Funny, charming, clever and utterly absorbing. I am enchanted
Hugely entertaining, this breathlessly paced mystery is given ballast by careful, thorough research, and intriguing insights into Jane Austen’s character. A gripping read
Miss Austen Investigates is an absolute joy of a novel that captures the era and Jane Austen herself with such heart, wit and an exquisite amount of detail. Beautifully written and completely immersive, it will keep you guessing until the very end
This book was a joy to read. I felt immersed in Jane Austen’s world, and Jessica Bull’s witty herione is so much fun to spend time with! Properly twisty, atmospheric, and delightful all at once. When I turned the last page I already missed Jane and can’t wait for more
A cosy mystery cloaked in Jane Austen’s sparkling powers of observation and wit, Miss Austen Investigates brings a young Jane to life as she tries to solve a village murder that has struck far too close to home. With evocative detail and stunning historical accuracy, author Jessica Bull places the reader firmly within the Steventon terrain of Austen family lore in this remarkably assured and engaging debut. Blending the boisterous energy of Becoming Jane with the intricate plot puzzles of P.D. James, Miss Austen Investigates gives Austenites a wonderful new way to appreciate their favourite author
Jessica Bull’s debut novel is a sheer delight: a gripping murder mystery…it is also an intriguing and deeply moving love story. And it is very, very funny
Jessica Bull’s writing is flawless, with a lyrical, subtle wit. It’s like being swept along on a glorious wave. Can’t wait to see what Jane gets up to next
Sheer delight. A gripping murder mystery. A hugely accomplished storyteller and Bull’s writing style pays homage to Austen’s acerbic wit and elegant turn of phrase. I cannot wait for the next volume in the series
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