‘Who can resist a smart, resourceful and independent Regency heroine? Prepare to fall head over heels’Good Housekeeping1812 LondonUp-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?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 Austens novels?’One of the best historical mysteries of the year. I loved it!’ Vanessa Kelly, bestselling author ofThe Emma Knightley Mysteries’A rip-roaring, helter-skelter adventure careening breathlessly through Regency society an uproarious delight’ Historical Novel SocietyReaders adoreThe Austen Intrigue:’Goldings deft touch and clear affection for Austens voice make thisa genuinely clever, witty piece of historical fiction’This series has just been sucha delight to read I’ll be clamoring for the next book!’ ‘Goldings prose hasjust the right amount of Austen charm The dialogue sparkles, the setting feels spot-on I didnt want to put it down.”A delightful, gripping and intense mystery that I absolutely loved”The perfect cozy mystery to curl up with on a rainy Sunday afternoon. Its charming, clever, and just twisty enough to keep you turning the pages”Aclever and engaging historical mysterythat keeps readers guessing. I thought this wasso quaint and cosy. I loved this!”Wonderfully entertaining just like every book in this serieshas been! Such great characters and wonderful writing’