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