A Very Vexing Murder by Lucy Andrew

A Very Vexing Murder by Lucy Andrew

Loving The Other Bennet Sister? Don't miss this utterly addictive and deliciously witty cozy crime caper set in the world of Jane Austen's Emma!

Harriet Smith. Companion. Wallflower. Sleuth?

Mrs Churchill is convinced someone is trying to kill her. As if she didn't have enough to vex her, she fears that lowly Jane Fairfax has won the heart of her nephew, Frank.

She hires Emma Woodhouse's secretly devious companion Harriet Smith to break up the relationship and uncover who wants her dead.

As Harriet's list of suspects grows, will she prevent the worst from happening? And will she avoid falling for the charming Frank Churchill herself?

An utterly charming cozy crime mystery set in the world of Jane Austen's Emma, perfect for fans of Bridgerton, Janice Hadlow, Richard Osman or Peter Boland.

'A giant dollop of wicked humour, all delivered in an absolute page-turner. Would love to read a follow on!' Caroline Corcoran, bestselling author of Tiny Daggers

Readers are getting out their smelling salts for this deliciously fun debut!

'Great fun and with more twists than a very twisty thing. Recommended!' Reader review, 5 stars
'Emma Woodhouse would be shocked and amazed. I absolutely loved this book!' Reader review, 5 stars
'A Very Entertaining Book! . . . witty, clever and rich with adventure!' Reader review, 5 stars
'Witty, clever and rich with adventure! Great fun!' Reader review, 5 stars

Lucy Andrew's love of Austen and mystery shines through on every page, making A Very Vexing Murder a fantastically entertaining read for crime fiction aficionados and Janeites alike Enormous fun, I'll never look at Harriet Smith in the same way again! -- Jessica Bull, author of MISS AUSTEN INVESTIGATES
This book is an absolute joy. Lucy Andrew has crafted an effervescent delight, a witty and wonderful tale with twists, turns, and just enough of a wicked sense of humour as Harriet Smith herself. A treat for fans of Austen, mysteries, and second chances, this is sure to delight any reader. If you think there's nothing new under the sun, Lucy Andrew will prove you wrong. -- Alice Bell, author of GRAVE EXPECTATIONS

Lucy Andrew is a crime writer and crime fiction scholar who has an unhealthy fixation with Jane Austen. She has a PhD in English Literature from Cardiff University and was a Senior Lecturer in English Literature before leaving academia to concentrate on her writing. She lives in Wolverhampton with her septuagenarian tortoise (and her husband).
Find out more about Lucy on her website: www.lucyandrew.com

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ISBN 13	9781805464181
ISBN 10	1805464183
Title	A Very Vexing Murder
Author	Lucy Andrew
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Atlantic Books
Year published	2026-03-05
Number of pages	432
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.