THE AUSTEN INTRIGUE : BOOK 4 PB – JULIA GOLDING

One of the best historical mysteries of the year. I loved it!” Vanessa Kelly, bestselling author of em The Emma Knightley Mysteries /em p 1812 London /p p Up-and-coming novelist Jane Austen joins forces with London s most esteemed investigative duo – the infamous Dora Fitz-Pennington and disgraced son of a Viscount, Jacob Sandys – to solve the brutal murder of a French count and his opera singer wife. The killer took his own life immediately after the crime – but who sent him and why? /p p As they find themselves swept up in London s shadowy underworld, can Dora and Jacob uncover the truth without jeopardising national security, and with the promises they made to each other still intact? And will their unique love story end up in the pages of one of Austen’s novels? /p p strong A rip-roaring, helter-skelter adventure careening breathlessly through Regency society /strong … an uproarious delight Historical Novel Society /p p strong Who can resist a smart, resourceful and independent Regency heroine? /strong Prepare to fall head over heels em Good Housekeeping /em /p Readers adore em The Austen Intrigue: /em p Golding’s deft touch and clear affection for Austen’s voice make this strong a genuinely clever, witty piece of historical fiction /strong strong ?? /strong ??? /p p This series has just been such strong a delight to read … /strong strong I ll be clamoring for the next book! ?? /strong ??? /p p Golding’s prose has strong just the right amount of Austen charm /strong … The dialogue sparkles, the setting feels spot-on … strong I didn’t want to put it down /strong . strong ?? /strong ??? /p p strong A delightful, gripping and intense mystery that I absolutely loved /strong strong ?? /strong ??? /p p strong The perfect cozy mystery to curl up with on a rainy Sunday afternoon /strong . It’s charming, c