THE MURDER MYSTERY OF THE SEASON, INTRODUCING A NEW LITERARY SLEUTH - MISS JANE AUSTEN, PERFECT FOR FANS OF TOM HINDLE AND JANICE HALLETT Lavish balls, fetching bonnets, and dead bodies . . . It's time for Jane Austen to put down her pen - and find a killer 'The cosy crime mystery we've all been waiting for' 5* reader review 'A note-perfect crime caper' Red ---- 'You must look beyond the obvious, interrogate all possibilities, to reach the truth' Though young in years, Jane Austen has long had the sharp wit and shrewd insight to observe what others do not. So when the body of a milliner is shockingly discovered during a lavish ball at Sir John Harcourt's estate, she sees how blind polite society can be to the truth. With the death pronounced a murder and Jane's brother Georgy swiftly accused of the deed, the injustice of it strikes close to home. Jane writes stories filled with secrets exposed, motives questioned, and manners deceiving. Now, she must turn her powers of observation to detection, to unmask the true murderer. For if she fails, her beloved brother will face the ultimate punishment - the hangman's noose . . . ---- Why readers love Miss Austen Investigates 'Fresh and witty' 5* reader review 'Miss Austen Investigates could not be a more perfect formula for success' 5* reader review 'A fantastic blending of cosy crime with classic fiction...such a fun and unique concept' 5* reader review 'There is warmth and humour in every page' 5* reader review 'Delightful and entertaining with a lively witty voice and perfect pacing' 5* reader review 'This book offers a unique and delightful experience that readers won't forget' 5* reader review Praise for Miss Austen Investigates 'Richly imagined and wonderfully plotted - a great read' S.J. Bennett 'This super-fun read is a total breath of fresh air!' Sun 'Sparkling...A brilliant debut that does Jane justice' Woman's Weekly 'Exceptional - the Austen whodunnit I feel like I've been waiting my whole life for! All the twists and turns you want from a murder mystery and an incredibly striking Austen voice' Sophie Irwin 'Delicious' Crime Monthly 'So clever and well done' Good Housekeeping '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

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Jessica Bull grew up in South East London, where she still lives with her husband, two daughters, and far too many pets. She's addicted to stories and studied English Literature at Bristol University, and Information Science at City University, London. She began work as a librarian (under the false impression she could sit and read all day), before becoming a communications consultant. Her debut novel, Miss Austen Investigates, has sold in eighteen territories and counting. A Fortune Most Fatal is the highly-anticipated second book in the series.