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A Poisoned Fortune: Another twisty murder mystery for our literary detective... (Jane Austen Investigations Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Laura Martin (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 29 ratings
A thrilling Regency murder mystery set in Bath! For fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Elizabeth Bailey and Ashley Gardner.

When a fortune is at stake, anyone could be a suspect…

1797, Bath, England

Devastated by the news of the death of her fiancé, Cassandra Austen has slipped into a melancholy that her sister Jane is desperate to relieve.

Jane suggests a short trip to stay with their aunt, Mrs Leigh-Perrot, in Bath with the aim of lifting Cassandra’s spirits.

Whilst out walking they meet Lady Arabella Waters, and they receive an invitation to meet her at the musical celebration in the Parade Gardens by the river.

But after taking a sip of his drink, Lady Arabella’s husband, Lord Waters collapses, dead.

Despite his advanced years Jane feels there is something not quite right about his death, and her suspicions are confirmed when the inquest determines Lord Waters was poisoned.

The magistrate announces he has found belladonna in Lady Waters’ possessions. He takes her into custody and sends her to the gaol in Ilchester. As she is taken away she pleads with Jane and Cassandra to help her prove her innocence.

Jane believes in Lady Waters, but why was there poison in her possession? And who else could have a motive for killing Lord Waters?

Can the Austen sisters unravel the mystery and prove the innocence of their new friend?

A POISONED FORTUNE is the third book in the Jane Austen Investigation series: thrilling Regency-era murder mysteries with a tenacious literary heroine working as a female sleuth.

THE JANE AUSTEN INVESTIGATIONS SERIES:
BOOK ONE: Death of a Lady
BOOK TWO: Last Impressions
BOOK THREE: A Poisoned Fortune
BOOK FOUR: The Body on the Beach
BOOK FIVE: Death of a Curate
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    Jane Austen Investigations
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CC3WQ4D5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 20, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.5 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 270 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0854951109
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  • Book 3 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Jane Austen Investigations
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Laura Martin

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Laura Martin writes historical mystery and romance set predominantly in the Georgian era. She has written more than twenty historical romances, her books have been translated into ten different languages and are sold worldwide.

When not writing Laura spends her time working as a doctor in Cambridgeshire where she lives with her husband and two young sons. She has a love of history and travel and draws on the places she visits for inspiration in her writing.

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  • Bethany Swafford
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Mystery In Bath
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2023
    Format: Kindle
    Devastated by her fiancé's death, Cassandra Austen sinks into melancholy, prompting her sister Jane to suggest a trip to Bath to lift her spirits. There they meet Lady Arabella Waters, a young woman married to a man fifty years her senior. When Lord Waters suddenly collapses and dies, Jane senses foul play. An inquest reveals poison, leading to Lady Waters’ arrest. But Jane is sure there is something more at play and is determined to solve the crime.

    Earlier this year, I read the first book of this series and enjoyed it. Somehow, I missed the second, but I’m excited to read the third. Happily, this is a series where you don’t necessarily have to read them in order to understand what is going on. Just like the first book, this one was easy to read.

    The mystery was easy to follow. I liked seeing Jane Austen in Bath, a place where she has no family influence. She had to get creative to learn what she needed to know, and several times she treads the line of what is socially acceptable to do so.

    At times, the writing felt a bit modern for the time period, as though the only thing tying it to the Georgian era was the fact that it was Jane Austen. And I was annoyed at how many times an address was mentioned. I didn’t need to be constantly reminded that she was staying at “number one, The Paragon.”

    Overall, it was an enjoyable read. I would recommend it to readers looking for an easy murder mystery. I received a free copy via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are my own.
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  • AndreaRomance
    4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging
    Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2023
    Format: Kindle
    In 1797 Bath, sisters Jane and Cassandra meet Lady Waters, who becomes embroiled in scandal when her husband dies from poisoning. Belladonna is found in Lady Waters' possession, leading to her arrest. As the sisters investigate, puzzling questions arise—why did Lady Waters have poison, and who wanted her husband dead? The the sisters must unravel this mystery to clear their friend's name.

    This is an engaging Agatha Christie–style mystery with a Pride and Prejudice twist. The plot-driven story kept me guessing.

    Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
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  • A. Hemingway
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 22, 2023
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    Another entertaining mystery for Jane Austen and her sister to solve away from home this time in bath. The usual interesting twists and turn's but this time Jane struggles more as she doesn't know the area but does make some new friends along the way.
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