{"product_id":"9781405956703","title":"Sense, Sensibility and Scandal","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Jessica Bull\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHistorical mysteries\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 15 January 2026 by Penguin Books Ltd in the United Kingdom.\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePaperback | 464 pages\u003cbr\u003e129 x 198 x 33mm | 320g\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA BRILLIANT NEW COSY MYSTERY STARRING THE NATION'S FAVOURITE AMATEUR SLEUTH, JANE AUSTEN!'A note-perfect crime caper' RED'BRILLIANT. So sharply observed, yet fresh, funny and a joy to read' JENNIE GODFREY'A fun, clever mystery...a must-read for historical crime fiction fans' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING-----Welcome to Godmersham Park, 1797.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJane Austen is spending the summer with her estranged brother, Neddy. As heir to wealthy widow Mrs Knight’s fortune, it is imperative that Neddy stays in his benefactor’s good graces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut upon arrival in Kent, Jane realises Neddy is in dire need of her help. For a mysterious young woman currently resides with Mrs Knight – a stranger named Eleanor, who threatens to swindle the inheritance for herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJane must uncover who Eleanor is, to protect the fortunes – and fate – of her entire family. But when her investigation takes a dangerous turn, can she solve the mystery – and save them all?***Previously published in hardback as A Fortune Most Fatal***-----Praise for Miss Austen Investigates'Richly imagined and wonderfully plotted' S.J. BENNETT'Jessica Bull combines genteel Georgian country living with the lively intrigue of a whodunnit to create a very satisfying read' SUNDAY EXPRESS'I adored it...fresh fiendish and funny. Much like Jane herself' JENNIE GODFREY'Brilliant' WOMAN \u0026amp; HOMEWhy readers LOVE the Miss Austen Investigates series'A cracking premise, brilliantly executed. Jessica Bull knows her Austen!' 5***** reader review'Fresh and witty' 5***** reader review'I was hooked from the start' 5***** reader review'An absolute triumph' 5***** reader review'Perfect for any fan of a cosy crime and historical fiction' 5***** reader review\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jessica Bull","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58279094190405,"sku":"9781405956703","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/3721\/6069\/files\/9781405956703.jpg?v=1781536232","url":"https:\/\/stripyduckbookshopcafe.co.uk\/products\/9781405956703","provider":"The Stripy Duck Bookshop Café","version":"1.0","type":"link"}