A Fortune Most Fatal

*** FOR FANS OF RICHARD OSMAN AND JANICE HALLETT, WE INVITE YOU TO MEET A NEW LITERARY SLEUTH - JANE AUSTEN . . . ***<BR><BR>'Richly imagined and wonderfully plotted - a great read' S.J. BENNETT<BR><BR>'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<BR><BR>'Exceptional - the Austen whodunnit I feel like I've been waiting my whole life for! I loved it' SOPHIE IRWIN<BR><BR>It is a truth universally acknowledged, that every good mystery is in need of a brilliant sleuth . . .<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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 . . .<BR><BR>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 . . .<BR><BR>*** BETWEEN THE MATCH-MAKING AND MATRIMONY LIES MURDER . . . . ***<BR><BR>Why readers LOVE Miss Austen Investigates!<BR>'Delightful and entertaining' 5***** reader review<BR>'Jane Austen makes a perfect detective!' 5***** reader review <BR>'This book is such a joy!' 5***** reader review<BR>'A very clever whodunnit!' 5***** reader review<BR>'Kept me entertained throughout' 5***** reader review

Es ist eine allgemein anerkannte Wahrheit, dass jeder gute Kriminalroman eine brillante Detektivin braucht... Im wunderbar atmosphärischen historischen Cosy-Krimi 'Miss Austen ermittelt. Die glücklose Hutmacherin' löst die junge Jane Austen ihren ersten Fall.Eigentlich will die 20-jährige Jane Austen den Ball in Deane House dazu nutzen, ihren Geliebten Tom Lefroy endlich zu einem Heiratsantrag zu bewegen. Doch plötzlich ist alle Romantik beim Teufel: In einem Wäscheschrank wird die Leiche einer Frau gefunden!Jane erkennt in der Toten die französische Hutmacherin Madame Renault - und bemerkt, dass an deren Hals eine Kette fehlt. Weil Richter Craven sich nicht sehr für die Sache zu interessieren scheint, sammelt die scharfsinnige Jane nach und nach immer brisantere Informationen. Bis der Richter ihr eine schockierende Nachricht überbringt: Die verschwundene Kette wurde bei Janes geistig eingeschränktem Bruder Georgie gefunden.Jetzt bleiben Jane noch sechs kurze Wochen, um den wahren Täter zu finden, sonst droht dem gutmütigen Georgie der Galgen ...Historischer Cosy Crime trifft auf Regency RomanceDie britische Autorin Jessica Bull entführt mit ihrem historischen Krimi nach England in die Grafschaft Hampshire Ende des 18. Jahrhunderts. Ihr intelligenter, unblutiger Kriminalroman verbindet die klassischen Elemente eines Whodunit à la Agatha Christie mit dem aufregenden Charme von Regency-Romanen à la 'Bridgerton' und einer Prise Feminismus zu einem einzigartigen Lesevergnügen.'Einfallsreich und wundervoll erzählt - eine großartige Lektüre!' S.J. BENNETT'Außergewöhnlich - der Austen-Krimi, auf den ich gefühlt mein ganzes Leben gewartet habe!' SOPHIE IRWIN

Hinreißend charmanter Cosy Krimi mit Regency-Vibes'Die mysteriöse Hochstaplerin' ist der 2. historische Krimi der britischen Krimi-Reihe 'Miss Austen ermittelt': Jane Austens Gespür für Menschen macht sie zur perfekten Detektivin.Die Grafschaft Kent im Südosten Englands, 1797. Die junge Jane Austen freut sich darauf, den Sommer mit ihrem Bruder Neddy zu verbringen, den sie viele Jahre nicht gesehen hat. Doch schon bei ihrer Ankunft auf dem zauberhaften Anwesen Godmersham Park merkt Jane, dass Neddy dringend Hilfe benötigt. Denn die Witwe Knight, der das Anwesen gehört, hat einen weiteren Gast: eine mysteriöse junge Frau. Und die droht, das Erbe an sich zu reißen, das Neddy versprochen ist - und von dem das Wohl von Janes gesamter Familie abhängt. Jane muss unbedingt herausfinden, wer die Unbekannte ist und was sie tatsächlich im Schilde führt. Dann nimmt der Fall jedoch eine dunkle und gefährliche Wendung, und plötzlich ist nicht mehr nur das Erbe in Gefahr ...Moderner historischer Krimi mit einem Hauch Agatha Christie und dem Charme von 'Bridgerton' - zum 250. Geburtstag von Jane Austen am 16. Dezember 2025!Jessica Bull verbindet in ihrer Krimi-Reihe einen modernen Ton mit klassischen Whodunit-Elementen. Dass ihre klugen Cosy Crime-Bücher zur Zeit des Regency spielen, sorgt für ein ganz besonderes Lesevergnügen.Ihren ersten Fall löst die 20-jährige Jane Austen im Wohlfühlkrimi 'Miss Austen ermittelt. Die glücklose Hutmacherin'.

A BRILLIANT COSY MYSTERY STARRING THE NATION'S FAVOURITE AMATEUR SLEUTH, JANE AUSTEN!<BR><BR>'A note-perfect crime caper' RED<BR>'BRILLIANT. So sharply observed, yet fresh, funny and a joy to read' JENNIE GODFREY<BR>'A fun, clever mystery...a must-read for historical crime fiction fans' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING<BR><BR>-----<BR><BR>Welcome to Godmersham Park, 1797.<BR><BR>Jane Austen is spending the summer with her estranged brother, Neddy. As heir to wealthy widow Mrs Knight's fortune, it is imperative that Neddy stays in his benefactor's good graces.<BR><BR>But upon arrival in Kent, Jane realises Neddy is in dire need of her help. For a mysterious young woman currently resides with Mrs Knight - a stranger named Eleanor, who threatens to swindle the inheritance for herself.<BR><BR>Jane must uncover who Eleanor is, to protect the fortunes - and fate - of her entire family. But when her investigation takes a dangerous turn, can she solve the mystery - and save them all?<BR><BR>***Previously published in hardback as A Fortune Most Fatal***<BR><BR>-----<BR><BR>Praise for Miss Austen Investigates<BR><BR>'Richly imagined and wonderfully plotted' S.J. BENNETT<BR>'Jessica Bull combines genteel Georgian country living with the lively intrigue of a whodunnit to create a very satisfying read' SUNDAY EXPRESS<BR>'I adored it...fresh fiendish and funny. Much like Jane herself' JENNIE GODFREY<BR>'Brilliant' WOMAN & HOME<BR><BR>Why readers LOVE the Miss Austen Investigates series<BR><BR>'A cracking premise, brilliantly executed. Jessica Bull knows her Austen!' 5***** reader review<BR>'Fresh and witty' 5***** reader review<BR>'I was hooked from the start' 5***** reader review<BR>'An absolute triumph' 5***** reader review<BR>'Perfect for any fan of a cosy crime and historical fiction' 5***** reader review

TIS THE SEASON FOR MERRIMENT AND MYSTERIES...MISS AUSTEN INVESTIGATES A MURDER AT CHRISTMAS!<BR><BR>A witty, heartwarming Christmas mystery - perfect for fans of Jane Austen and classic whodunnits<BR><BR>'So sharply observed, yet fresh, funny and a joy to read' Jennie Godfrey <BR><BR>'Comforting and cosy... the perfect book to read for Jane Austen's upcoming 250th birthday' 5***** reader review<BR><BR>-----<BR><BR>I sincerely hope your Christmas may abound in the mysteries which the season generally brings...<BR><BR>The festive season is fast approaching.<BR><BR>Jane Austen fears that without her lively siblings at home, there won't be much Christmas cheer in the Austen household this year.<BR><BR>But when she uncovers a skeleton in the cellar of Deane Parsonage, Jane soon forgets her woes. For who needs merriment, when there's a mystery to solve?<BR><BR>Jane quickly learns of a missing young bride, who after fleeing her wedding breakfast, was never seen again. Locals have long believed she haunts the woods nearby. Could Jane have found her at last?<BR><BR>Or does the truth of this mystery lie closer to home?<BR><BR>Over the twelve days of Christmas, Jane will embark upon festive delights, making merry, and solving murders...<BR><BR>-----<BR><BR>Praise for Jessica Bull:<BR><BR>'Witty, clever and with exquisite detail. Miss Austen is a terrific sleuth' Ian Moore<BR><BR>'A fun, clever mystery' Good Housekeeping<BR><BR>'A note-perfect crime caper' Red

THE MURDER MYSTERY OF THE SEASON, INTRODUCING A NEW LITERARY SLEUTH - MISS JANE AUSTEN, PERFECT FOR FANS OF TOM HINDLE AND JANICE HALLETT<BR>Lavish balls, fetching bonnets, and dead bodies . . . It's time for Jane Austen to put down her pen - and find a killer<BR><BR> 'The cosy crime mystery we've all been waiting for' 5***** reader review<BR><BR>'A note-perfect crime caper' Red<BR><BR>----<BR><BR>'You must look beyond the obvious, interrogate all possibilities, to reach the truth'<BR><BR> Though young in years, Jane Austen has long had the sharp wit and shrewd insight to observe what others do not.<BR><BR> 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.<BR><BR> With the death pronounced a murder and Jane's brother Georgy swiftly accused of the deed, the injustice of it strikes close to home.<BR><BR> 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.<BR><BR> For if she fails, her beloved brother will face the ultimate punishment - the hangman's noose . . . <BR><BR>----<BR><BR> Why readers love Miss Austen Investigates<BR><BR>'Fresh and witty' 5***** reader review<BR><BR> 'Miss Austen Investigates could not be a more perfect formula for success' 5***** reader review<BR><BR> 'A fantastic blending of cosy crime with classic fiction...such a fun and unique concept' 5***** reader review<BR><BR> 'There is warmth and humour in every page' 5***** reader review<BR><BR> 'Delightful and entertaining with a lively witty voice and perfect pacing' 5***** reader review<BR><BR> 'This book offers a unique and delightful experience that readers won't forget' 5***** reader review<BR><BR> Praise for Miss Austen Investigates<BR><BR> 'Richly imagined and wonderfully plotted - a great read' S.J. Bennett<BR><BR>'This super-fun read is a total breath of fresh air!' Sun<BR><BR>'Sparkling...A brilliant debut that does Jane justice' Woman's Weekly<BR><BR> <BR>'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<BR><BR>'Delicious' Crime Monthly<BR><BR> <BR>'So clever and well done' Good Housekeeping<BR><BR> <BR>'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<BR>

A witty, engaging murder mystery featuring Jane Austen as an intrepid amateur sleuth—the first in a series.<BR> Jane Austen—sparkling, spirited, and incredibly clever—is suddenly thrust into a mystery when a milliner’s dead body is found locked inside a cupboard in the middle of a ball. When Jane’s brother Georgy is found with some jewelry belonging to the deceased, the local officials see it as an open-and-shut case: one which is likely to end with his death. Jane is certain that he is innocent, and there is more to the murder than meets the eye. Her investigations send her on a journey through local society, as Jane’s suspect list keeps on growing— and her keen observational skills of people will be put to the test to solve the crime and save her brother. <BR><BR>Featuring the same lively wit, insightful social commentary, and relatable characters that have made Jane Austen books into perennial classics, this first entry in the Miss Austen Investigates series is perfect for anyone who enjoyed The Dante Club by Matthew Pearl or other historical mystery books based on real people, as well as fans looking to add to their Jane Austen collection.

*** FOR FANS OF RICHARD OSMAN AND JANICE HALLETT, WE INVITE YOU TO MEET A NEW LITERARY SLEUTH - JANE AUSTEN . . . ***<BR><BR>'Richly imagined and wonderfully plotted - a great read' S.J. BENNETT<BR><BR>'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<BR><BR>'Exceptional - the Austen whodunnit I feel like I've been waiting my whole life for! I loved it' SOPHIE IRWIN<BR><BR>It is a truth universally acknowledged, that every good mystery is in need of a brilliant sleuth . . .<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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 . . .<BR><BR>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 . . .<BR><BR>*** BETWEEN THE MATCH-MAKING AND MATRIMONY LIES MURDER . . . . ***<BR><BR>Why readers LOVE Miss Austen Investigates!<BR>'Delightful and entertaining' 5***** reader review<BR>'Jane Austen makes a perfect detective!' 5***** reader review <BR>'This book is such a joy!' 5***** reader review<BR>'A very clever whodunnit!' 5***** reader review<BR>'Kept me entertained throughout' 5***** reader review