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A Very Vexing Murder

(2026)
(The first book in the Harriet Smith Investigates series)
A novel by

 
 
Murder most Austen! An unputdownable and deliciously witty cosy crime caper set in the world of Jane Austen's Emma
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'A treat for fans of Austen, mysteries, and second chances' Alice Bell, author of
Grave Expectations
''Fantastically entertaining' Jessica Bull, author of Miss Austen Investigates
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Harriet Smith investigates...

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.

Harriet's list of suspects soon grows - Frank Churchill, Jane Fairfax, Mrs Elton and Wakefield the butler all have means, motive and opportunity.

Will Harriet prevent the worst from happening? And will she avoid falling for the charming Frank Churchill herself?


Genre: Cozy Mystery

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