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Murder most Austen! An unputdownable and deliciously witty cosy crime caper set in the world of Jane Austen’s Emma
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‘A treat for fans of regency literature and those who love a good murder mystery’ Janice Hallett
‘Utterly charming. A wise, witty and wily delight’ Essie Fox
‘A treat for fans of Austen, mysteries, and second chances’ Alice Bell
”Fantastically entertaining’ Jessica Bull
‘Miss Austen would approve’ Olga Wojtas
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Harriet Smith. Companion. Wallflower. Sleuth.

Mrs Churchill is convinced someone is trying to kill her. As if she didn’t have enough to vex her, she fears that lowly Jane Fairfax has won the heart of her nephew, Frank.

She hires Emma Woodhouse’s secretly devious companion Harriet Smith to break up the relationship and uncover who wants her dead.

As Harriet’s list of suspects grows, will she prevent the worst from happening? And will she avoid falling for the charming Frank Churchill herself?

Publisher Review

A Very Vexing Murder is a lively, accomplished, Austentatious debut! In a bold, re-imagined sequel to Emma, this is a treat for fans of regency literature and those who love a good murder mystery… A Very Vexing Murder has it all! — Janice Hallett, author of THE APPEAL Lucy Andrew’s love of Austen and mystery shines through on every page, making A Very Vexing Murder a fantastically entertaining read for crime fiction aficionados and Janeites alike. Enormous fun, I’ll never look at Harriet Smith in the same way again! — Jessica Bull, author of MISS AUSTEN INVESTIGATES This book is an absolute joy. Lucy Andrew has crafted an effervescent delight, a witty and wonderful tale with twists, turns, and just enough of a wicked sense of humour as Harriet Smith herself. A treat for fans of Austen, mysteries, and second chances, this is sure to delight any reader. If you think there’s nothing new under the sun, Lucy Andrew will prove you wrong. — Alice Bell, author of GRAVE EXPECTATIONS A Very Vexing Murder is utterly charming. A wise, witty, and wily delight. — Essie Fox, author of THE LAST DAYS OF LEDA GREY Charming, comical, and so cosy it’ll keep you warm on a cold day. — Claire WIlson, author of FIVE BY FIVE Original, intelligent and very funny – Miss Austen would approve. — Olga Wojtas, author of MISS BLAINE’S PREFECT series