*** 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
