A Fortune Most Fatal

''Exceptional - the Austen whodunnit I feel like I''ve been waiting my whole life for! I loved it'' SOPHIE IRWIN ''Who are you, Miss Austen, but a young lady of little experience and no consequence?'' Welcome to Kent, 1797. Following many years apart, Jane Austen is set to spend the summer with her estranged brother, Neddy. As heir to wealthy widow Mrs Knight''s fortune, it is imperative that Neddy stays in his benefactor''s good graces. The financial security of Jane''s entire family depend on him. But upon arrival at Godmersham Park, Jane quickly realises Neddy is in dire need of her help. For a mysterious young woman currently resides with Mrs Knight - a stranger who threatens to swindle the inheritance for herself. Jane must uncover who this imposter is, to protect the fortunes - and fate - of her entire family. But when her investigation takes a dark and dangerous turn, can she solve the mystery - and save herself? Why readers LOVE the Miss Austen Investigates series! ''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

Product details

• Authors: Jessica Bull
• Publisher: Michael Joseph
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 27.03.2025
• EAN: 9780241642115
• ISBN: 978-0-241-64211-5
• No. of pages: 464
• Dimensions: 143 mm x 223 mm x 39 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Suspense; FICTION / Historical / General, Romantic suspense, FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths, FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Cozy / General, FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Amateur Sleuth, FICTION / Crime, Crime & mystery, FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Traditional, FICTION / Thrillers / Crime, FICTION / Romance / Historical / Regency, Thriller / suspense fiction, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Crime and mystery fiction, Historical crime and mysteries, Crime and mystery: women sleuths, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Classic crime and mystery fiction, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, c 1811 to c 1820 (Regency period)