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*** FOR FANS OF RICHARD OSMAN AND JANICE HALLETT, WE INVITE YOU TO MEET A NEW LITERARY SLEUTH – JANE AUSTEN . . . ***

‘Richly imagined and wonderfully plotted – a great read’ S.J. BENNETT

‘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

‘Exceptional – the Austen whodunnit I feel like I’ve been waiting my whole life for! I loved it’ SOPHIE IRWIN

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that every good mystery is in need of a brilliant sleuth . . .

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.

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.

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 . . .

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 . . .

*** BETWEEN THE MATCH-MAKING AND MATRIMONY LIES MURDER . . . . ***

Why readers LOVE Miss Austen Investigates!
‘Delightful and entertaining’ 5***** reader review
‘Jane Austen makes a perfect detective!’ 5***** reader review
‘This book is such a joy!’ 5***** reader review
‘A very clever whodunnit!’ 5***** reader review
‘Kept me entertained throughout’ 5***** reader review

Publisher Review

Richly imagined and wonderfully plotted - a great read -- S.J. Bennett 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 Exceptional - the Austen whodunnit I feel like I've been waiting my whole life for! The historical detail was rich and impeccable with gorgeously drawn characters, all the twists and turns you want from a murder mystery and an increidbly striking Austen voice. I loved it! -- Sophie Irwin Such a clever idea, pulled off with considerable deftness. The result is a sparkling treat of a read -- Elizabeth Buchan 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! -- Theresa Howes Such a delight! Highly recommend -- Stacey Thomas I adored it. Miss Austen Investigates is fresh, fiendish and funny. Much like Jane herself -- Jennie Godfrey Jessica Bull has managed to perfectly entwine a classic golden era whodunnit with the life and society of one of our greatest ever writers. -- Kate Wells From the first page it sparkles with wit and warmth -- Jane Dunn Funny, charming, clever and utterly absorbing. I am enchanted -- Ericka Waller Hugely entertaining, this breathlessly paced mystery is given ballast by careful, thorough research, and intriguing insights into Jane Austen's character. A gripping read -- Helen Moffett