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A Very Vexing Murder
(2026)(The first book in the Harriet Smith Investigates series)
A novel by Lucy Andrew
Loving The Other Bennet Sister? Don't miss this unputdownable and deliciously witty cozy crime caper set in the world of Jane Austen's Emma!
Harriet Smith. Companion. Wallflower. Sleuth?
Mrs Churchill is convinced someone is trying to kill her. As if she didn't have enough to vex her, she fears that lowly Jane Fairfax has won the heart of her nephew, Frank.
She hires Emma Woodhouse's secretly devious companion Harriet Smith to break up the relationship and uncover who wants her dead.
As Harriet's list of suspects grows, will she prevent the worst from happening? And will she avoid falling for the charming Frank Churchill herself?
An utterly charming cozy crime mystery set in the world of Jane Austen's Emma, perfect for fans of Janice Hadlow, Richard Osman, Rhys Bowen or Bridgerton.
Readers are getting out their smelling salts for this deliciously fun debut!
'Great fun and with more twists than a very twisty thing. Recommended!' Reader review, 5 stars
'Emma Woodhouse would be shocked and amazed. I absolutely loved this book!' Reader review, 5 stars
'A Very Entertaining Book! . . . witty, clever and rich with adventure!' Reader review, 5 stars
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Harriet Smith. Companion. Wallflower. Sleuth?
Mrs Churchill is convinced someone is trying to kill her. As if she didn't have enough to vex her, she fears that lowly Jane Fairfax has won the heart of her nephew, Frank.
She hires Emma Woodhouse's secretly devious companion Harriet Smith to break up the relationship and uncover who wants her dead.
As Harriet's list of suspects grows, will she prevent the worst from happening? And will she avoid falling for the charming Frank Churchill herself?
An utterly charming cozy crime mystery set in the world of Jane Austen's Emma, perfect for fans of Janice Hadlow, Richard Osman, Rhys Bowen or Bridgerton.
Readers are getting out their smelling salts for this deliciously fun debut!
'Great fun and with more twists than a very twisty thing. Recommended!' Reader review, 5 stars
'Emma Woodhouse would be shocked and amazed. I absolutely loved this book!' Reader review, 5 stars
'A Very Entertaining Book! . . . witty, clever and rich with adventure!' Reader review, 5 stars
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Praise for this book
"This book is an absolute joy. Lucy Andrew has crafted an effervescent delight, a witty and wonderful tale with twists, turns, and just enough of a wicked sense of humour as Harriet Smith herself. A treat for fans of Austen, mysteries, and second chances, this is sure to delight any reader. If you think there's nothing new under the sun, Lucy Andrew will prove you wrong." - Alice Bell
"Lucy Andrew's love of Austen and mystery shines through on every page, making A Very Vexing Murder a fantastically entertaining read for crime fiction aficionados and Janeites alike. Enormous fun, I'll never look at Harriet Smith in the same way again!" - Jessica Bull
"A Very Vexing Murder is utterly charming. A wise, witty, and wily delight." - Essie Fox
"A Very Vexing Murder is a lively, accomplished, Austentatious debut! In a bold, re-imagined sequel to Emma, this is a treat for fans of regency literature and those who love a good murder mystery... A Very Vexing Murder has it all!" - Janice Hallett
"Lucy Andrew's love of Austen and mystery shines through on every page, making A Very Vexing Murder a fantastically entertaining read for crime fiction aficionados and Janeites alike. Enormous fun, I'll never look at Harriet Smith in the same way again!" - Jessica Bull
"A Very Vexing Murder is utterly charming. A wise, witty, and wily delight." - Essie Fox
"A Very Vexing Murder is a lively, accomplished, Austentatious debut! In a bold, re-imagined sequel to Emma, this is a treat for fans of regency literature and those who love a good murder mystery... A Very Vexing Murder has it all!" - Janice Hallett
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