Miss Austen Investigates The Hapless..., Jessica Bull
Miss Austen Investigates The Hapless..., Jessica Bull
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Miss Austen Investigates: The Hapless Milliner
A Novel

Author: Jessica Bull

Narrator: Sarah Cullum

Unabridged: 11 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/27/2024

Synopsis

A witty, engaging murder mystery featuring Jane Austen as an intrepid amateur sleuth—the first in a series.
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. 

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.

About Jessica Bull

JESSICA BULL is the author of Miss Austen Investigates. Addicted to stories, Bull studied English literature at Bristol University, and information Sscience at City University, London. She worked as a librarian (under the false impression that she could sit and read all day) before becoming a communications consultant. Miss Austen Investigates: The Foreign Princess is the second novel in a series. Jessica Bull grew up in South East London, where she still lives, with her husband, their two daughters and far too many pets.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Katie on November 08, 2023

What a joy this was. A splendid, twisty historical mystery – great fun, compelling plotting, complete with all the Austen references.......more

Goodreads review by Laura on August 01, 2024

Wrong book for me unfortunately Miss Austen Investigates is about Jane Austen who after her brother is accused of k!lling a young woman steps in to try and solve the mystery and find out who the culprit is. Aaaah having met this author in my local Waterstones, she was soooo lovely i really wanted to......more

Goodreads review by Megan on June 03, 2024

reading vlog: [URL not allowed] the gimmick got me gals!! i loved how the author drew from true events in jane austen's life (upbringing, family etc) to form the basis of this novel, and at the end of the day it's a cute lil murder mystery featuring jane austen what more could you want!......more

Goodreads review by Teresa on January 08, 2024

This turned out to be a very good read even though I had been a little wary at the beginning. The first few chapters read like a biography of Austen and Jane was portrayed as very silly, even though she was nineteen. There are a lot of characters introduced early on and it's hard to keep track of th......more

Goodreads review by reading on February 03, 2024

This is reportedly the first in a series of cozy historical mysteries with the author, Jane Austen, as the main character acting in the role of amateur sleuth. The story opens in December 1795 when Jane turns twenty. When her older, disabled brother, George, is accused of robbery and murder, Jane ta......more

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