Murder in Highbury
by Vanessa Kelly
Narrated by Polly Lee
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Book 1 of Emma Knightley Mystery
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Pub Date Oct 22 2024 | Archive Date Oct 29 2024
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Description
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 father's health . . .
But cheery circumstances change in an instant when Emma and Harriet Martin, now the wife of one of Mr. Knightley's tenant farmers, discover a hideous shock at the local church. The corpse of Mrs. Augusta Elton, the vicar's wife, has been discarded on the altar steps—the 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 isn't simply who committed the crime, but who wasn't secretly wishing for the unpleasant woman's demise. When suspicions suddenly fall on a harmless local, Emma—armed with wit, unwavering determination, and extensive social connections—realizes she must discreetly navigate an investigation of her own to protect the innocent and expose the ruthless culprit hiding in plain sight.
But cheery circumstances change in an instant when Emma and Harriet Martin, now the wife of one of Mr. Knightley's tenant farmers, discover a hideous shock at the local church. The corpse of Mrs. Augusta Elton, the vicar's wife, has been discarded on the altar steps—the 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 isn't simply who committed the crime, but who wasn't secretly wishing for the unpleasant woman's demise. When suspicions suddenly fall on a harmless local, Emma—armed with wit, unwavering determination, and extensive social connections—realizes she must discreetly navigate an investigation of her own to protect the innocent and expose the ruthless culprit hiding in plain sight.
A Note From the Publisher
Amazon Editors' Pick: Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Amazon Editors' Pick: Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Advance Praise
“Kelly captures the essence of the “real” Emma who has left matchmaking behind in favor of crime solving. A delightful Regency mystery including some of my favorite Austen characters! What would Jane do? I say she’d approve!” —Dianne Freeman, author of the Agatha and Lefty award-winning Countess of Harleigh mystery series
"Utterly delightful, with characters so true to the original, even Miss Austen would wholeheartedly approve.” —Alyssa Maxwell, author of Murder at the Elms
Available Editions
EDITION | Audiobook, Unabridged |
ISBN | 9798855517644 |
PRICE | $24.99 (USD) |
DURATION | 13 Hours, 48 Minutes |
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