Miss Caroline Bingley, Private Detective

A missing maid. A murder most foul. A highly imprudent adventure.'Wonderful scene setting and addictively pacey, this book will delight Jane Austen and Agatha Christie fans alike' Fliss Chester'Intriguing, sharply funny, and a beautifully written mystery. I laughed out loud as I read - Miss Austen would approve' Pamela Hart'Miss Bingley delivers delicious snark and fabulous sleuthing fun. I loved it!' Alison Goodman¿¿¿When murder threatens to rock the ton, only her fine eyes can uncover the truth.Two years after the events of Pride and Prejudice, Miss Caroline Bingley is staying at her brother's country estate close to Pemberley, wondering if there's more to life than cribbage and paying calls.So when Georgiana Darcy's maid, Jayani, vanishes and Georgiana disappears in search of her, Caroline races after them to London, only to discover a shocking, cold-blooded murder.Soon Caroline is careering through the grimy underbelly of the city, demanding answers of malevolent footmen, reluctant magistrates, Indian dockhands, and mysterious East India Company men.As Caroline exercises her superior powers of investigation, she finds out exactly what an accomplished, independent woman with a sharp mind and a large fortune can achieve - even when pitted against secrets, scandal, and a murderer with no mercy.¿¿¿Perfect for fans of:¿ Cosy crime¿ Jane Austen¿ Bridgerton¿ Historical fiction¿ Classics retellings¿ Regency England¿¿¿¿¿ Women sleuthsReaders love this book!'A really original story and a fresh take on Jane Austen's characters''If you love witty historical mysteries with a dash of Austen flair, this book will not disappoint. The humour, the social commentary, and the immersive period detail made this a standout read''A clever, witty, and utterly charming historical mystery that reinvents one of Austen's most iconic characters. Highly recommend!''There's a depth to Miss Bingley that is very impressive''A delightful story about Miss Caroline Bingley as you have never imagined her to be'