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Murder in Highbury
Murder in Highbury | Vanessa Kelly
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First in a captivating new series, Jane Austens Emma Knightley entertains a different role in Highburygoing from clever matchmaker to Regency Englands shrewdest sleuth. Less than one year into her marriage to respected magistrate George Knightley, Emma has grown unusually content in her newfound partnership and refreshed sense of independence. The height of summer sees the former Miss Woodhouse gracefully balancing the meticulous management of her elegant family estate and a flurry of social engagements, with few worries apart from her beloved fathers health . . . But cheery circumstances change in an instant when Emma and Harriet Martin, now the wife of one of Mr. Knightleys tenant farmers, discover a hideous shock at the local church. The corpse of Mrs. Augusta Elton, the vicars wife, has been discarded on the altar stepsthe ornate necklace she often wore stripped from her neck . . . As a chilling murder mystery blooms and chaos descends upon the tranquil village of Highbury, the question isnt simply who committed the crime, but who wasnt secretly wishing for the unpleasant womans demise. When suspicions suddenly fall on a harmless local, Emmaarmed with wit, unwavering determination, and extensive social connectionsrealizes she must discreetly navigate an investigation of her own to protect the innocent and expose the ruthless culprit hiding in plain sight.
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Librarybelle
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When Mrs. Elton is found murdered in the church, and Miss Bates becomes the prime suspect, Emma Knightley feels she must discover the murderer. Kelly writes a fun look at the characters from Emma and really does a good job paralleling their behavior to Austen‘s original work. I did guess the murderer, but it was still a good listen. The story could have been shortened a little, but still a fun book. Thanks #NetGalley for this ALC!

Librarybelle I‘d pair this with Carrie Bebris‘ series featuring Mr and Mrs Darcy—I liked the series when I read it many years ago! 2w
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Absolutely loved! Characters and relationships were true to original while telling a new story. Particularly liked Mr. Woodhouse. Also managed to included poultry thieves. Knightley and Emma as a married couple was totally believable. Was nice to see them making the situation of living with Emma's father work. Mystery kept me guessing to the end. Just a fabulous read! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Crinoline_Laphroaig Loved the I received a print ARC. It's definitely going on my Forever Shelf. 1mo
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