Over the last few months, life has seriously been life-ing! Work? Busy. Mom life? Nonstop. Reading time? Practically vanished. But just because I haven’t been reading as much doesn’t mean my TBR pile isn’t still growing—because believe me, it is. And this book? It’s been sitting on my “must read soon” list for a while now, and I’m so excited to finally share a little bit about it with you all!
This is the second book in a series that’s basically made for Jane Austen fans who also love a good mystery. It’s already picking up a lot of early buzz for being funny, charming, and full of cozy mystery goodness. I’m all about stories that offer a light escape and a bit of clever fun, and this one seems to check every box.
In this book, A Fortune Most Fatal, we meet a broken hearted Jane Austen who has traveled to Kent to help care for her brother Neddy’s children and work on her writing. But things take a suspicious turn when a mysterious young woman claiming to be a shipwrecked foreign princess arrives, and Jane must uncover the truth before this so-called royal cons her family out of their inheritance. This book sounds so entertaining with just the right amount of mystery and Jane Austen to satisfy readers looking for something new to try! Don’t miss out on this fun new mystery today!
Summary
A witty, engaging murder mystery featuring Jane Austen as an intrepid sleuth—the second installment in the Miss Austen Investigates series.
1797: A broken-hearted Jane Austen travels to Kent to look after her brother Neddy’s children and further her writing. She soon realizes it’s imperative she uncovers the true identity of a mysterious young woman claiming to be a shipwrecked foreign princess before the interloper can swindle Neddy’s adoptive mother out of her fortune and steal the much-anticipated inheritance all the Austens rely on.
ADVANCE PRAISE
- “It’s rare to encounter a book that brings fresh delight with most every page, but such is the case with A Fortune Most Fatal. The reader is immersed in the world of Jane Austen, and what a fascinating world it is. Crisply written, sharply observant, and with a self-deprecating wit, Jessica Bull delivers a twisty and intriguing mystery that is delightfully Austenesque.” —Vanessa Kelly, bestselling author of The Emma Knightley Mysteries
- “A delightful return to the world of Jane Austen’s sleuthing! Jessica Bull delicately balances the details of Jane’s life alongside a richly developed set of mysteries. Rendered in Jane’s signature wit and equal parts light and dark, I enjoyed every moment I got to spend with Jane in this brilliant follow-up.”— Kristen Perrin, international bestselling author of How To Solve Your Own Murder
AUTHOR BIO
Jessica Bull lives in South East London with her husband, two daughters, and far too many pets. She’s addicted to stories and studied English Literature at Bristol University, and Information Science at City University, London. She began her career as a librarian (under the false impression she could sit and read all day), before becoming a communications consultant.
Her debut novel, Miss Austen Investigates, sold to Penguin Michael Joseph at auction for six figures and is published in 18 territories worldwide. A Fortune Most Fatal, the second book in her cozy crime series exploring the life of Jane Austen, will be published in March 2025. Connect with her online at www.jessicabullauthor.com.
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