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The Murder of Mr. Wickham

By: Claudia Gray
Narrated by: Billie Fulford-Brown
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 A summer house party turns into a thrilling whodunit when Jane Austen's Mr. Wickham—one of literature’s most notorious villains—meets a sudden and suspicious end in this brilliantly imagined mystery featuring Austen’s leading literary characters.

"Had Jane Austen sat down to write a country house murder mystery, this is exactly the book she would have written." —Alexander McCall Smith

The happily married Mr. Knightley and Emma are throwing a party at their country estate, bringing together distant relatives and new acquaintances—characters beloved by Jane Austen fans. Definitely not invited is Mr. Wickham, whose latest financial scheme has netted him an even broader array of enemies. As tempers flare and secrets are revealed, it’s clear that everyone would be happier if Mr. Wickham got his comeuppance. Yet they’re all shocked when Wickham turns up murdered—except, of course, for the killer hidden in their midst.

Nearly everyone at the house party is a suspect, so it falls to the party’s two youngest guests to solve the mystery: Juliet Tilney, the smart and resourceful daughter of Catherine and Henry, eager for adventure beyond Northanger Abbey; and Jonathan Darcy, the Darcys’ eldest son, whose adherence to propriety makes his father seem almost relaxed. In this tantalizing fusion of Austen and Christie, from New York Times bestselling author Claudia Gray, the unlikely pair must put aside their own poor first impressions and uncover the guilty party—before an innocent person is sentenced to hang. Historical Mystery Regency Regency Romance Romance Fiction Exciting Suspense Crime
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Loved this unique and beautiful telling of a story beyond the novels of Jane Austen. A fabulous mystery woven amongst well know and loved characters. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. Highly recommended.

Fabulous story

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I loved this, Claudia Gray and Billie Fulford-Brown did a wonderful job. I'm always a bit worried when an author attempts to write like Jane Austen. But she really captures the language. It read like it could have been written by Jane. I hope Claudia will write more like this, maybe even attempt her unfinished novels.
Also would love if audible would get the rights to Defy the Stars trilogy by this author. Would be instant buys for me.

Awesome read

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I honestly think Jane Austen would be flattered by this homage to the characters she created.
This new author observes all the particulars of manners & propriety in Austen’s novels and is generally true to Austen’s characters. The writing style is also skilfully managed and mannered to reflect the times.
I love Jane Austen and was really taken with this beautifully executed extension on her work. This was a thoroughly enjoyable story, well told, and a pleasurable and engaging experience, I will certainly be “reading” the next instalment.

A delightful expansion on the world of Jane Austen’s own novels

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Such a pleasure to meet so many of Jane Austen's characters together, later, in one book, with such delicate and historically accurate details, realized for our modern world - with Mr Wickham getting his comeuppance at last.
Virginia Rose

the best wrestler, most amusing, Austen spin-off

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I thoroughly enjoyed this story. It was well written and performed. Having a blending of all Jane Austen's books was fun and I loved John D'arcy's quirks.

Great book

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