The third book in the Mr. Darcy & Miss
Tilney Mystery series, which finds the amateur sleuths facing their most
daunting challenge preventing the murder of the imperious Lady
Catherine de Bourgh.
Someone is trying to kill Lady Catherine de
Bourgh. Esteemed aunt of Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, generous patroness of
Mr. William Collins, a woman of rank who rules over the estate of
Rosings Park with an unimpeachable sense of propriety—who would dare ?
Lady Catherine summons her grand-nephew, Mr. Jonathan Darcy, and his
investigative companion, Miss Juliet Tilney, to find out.
After a
year apart, Jonathan and Juliet are thrilled to be reunited, even if
the circumstances—finding whoever has thus far sabotaged Lady
Catherine's carriage, shot at her, and nearly pushed her down the
stairs—are less than ideal. Also less than their respective fathers, Mr.
Fitzwilliam Darcy and Mr. Henry Tilney, have accompanied the young
detectives to Rosings, and the two men do not interact with the same
felicity enjoyed by their children.
With attempts against Lady
Catherine escalating, and no one among the list of prime suspects
seemingly capable of committing all of the attacks, the pressure on
Jonathan and Juliet mounts—even as more gentle feelings between the two
of them begin to bloom. The race is now on to provoke two one from the
attempted murderer before it is too late—and one, perhaps, of love.
My Review:
A cozy mystery set in an Austeneque world? Sign me up!
This is Book 3 in the Mr. Darcy and Miss Tilney series and I always think it’s fun to be immersed in the Jane Austen world once again. Jonathan and Juliet are on the hunt for the attempted murderer of Lady Catherine de Bourgh and the result is very reminiscent of an Agatha Christie tale, as the story isn’t peppered with clues, but rather the perpetrator is rooted out by character interviews and suspicions.
Jonathan is quiet and a bit socially awkward, but is a great contrast to the vibrant Juliet. I really enjoyed this combination and found Claudia Gray’s writing style amusing. I love how tender-hearted Jonathan is portrayed, avoiding the gentleman hunts and such, but here he is–trying to capture a murderer. On the other hand, Juliet gets so used to possibly being in close proximity to the culprit, that she finds herself at ease and immune to the wisps of danger.
This cozy historical mystery was a joy to read and as I don’t want to give any spoilers, just know it’s an entertaining story.
*I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*
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