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Murder in Highbury

An Emma Knightley Mystery, Book 1

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Murder in Highbury

By: Vanessa Kelly
Narrated by: Polly Lee
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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.

©2024 Vanessa Kelly (P)2024 Tantor Historical Mystery Women Sleuths World Literature Marriage Crime Fiction Murder
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I love an Austen adaptation and a period murder mystery so this is a great combo for me. I did figure out whodunnit fairly early on, but I found it enjoyable and fun. I feel it should have more reviews and ratings!

Enjoyable murder mystery with Emma

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I love this book, so many books that I have read do not keep to original standards this book has.

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