Murder at Longbourn by Tracy Kiely

Murder at Longbourn (Elizabeth Parker Mysteries, #1)

by Tracy Kiely

Planning New Year's resolutions to rid her life of all things unhealthy, Elizabeth Parker has dumped fatty foods, processed sugar, and her two-timing boyfriend. Indeed, the invitation to join her Aunt Winnie for a How to Host a Murder Party on New Year's Eve at Winnie's new B and B comes just in time. But when the local wealthy miser ends up the unscripted victim, Elizabeth must unearth old secrets and new motives in order to clear her beloved aunt of suspicion. The suspects include the town gossip, a haughty rich woman, and an antiques business owner much enamored of his benefactress, a Mrs. Kristell Dubois. If that isn't bad enough, Elizabeth must also contend with her childhood nemesis, Peter McGowan - a man she suspects has only matured in chronological years - and her suspicions about his family's interest in Winnie's inn. Yesterday, her only worry was of ever finding her Mr. Darcy. Now she has a murder to solve. Is it any wonder her resolution to achieve inner poise is in tatters?
By reimagining characters and themes lifted from the treasured classic "Pride and Prejudice", and crafting an expert, intricate mystery, Tracy Kiely has brought to life something very special: a new cozy series that is clever, vibrant, and utterly disarming.

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4 of 5 stars

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Loved this book - thought it was a great, fun read. Almost all the characters were easy to like and the setting was very well described. As a fan of Jane Austen, I got a kick out of the quotes from her various books, but if you don't read Austen, I don't think they'll stand out beyond the formality of the speech.

I've ordered the second book and I'm looking forward to diving into it.

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