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To Catch a Poisoner: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Mystery Kindle Edition

by Renata McMann (Author), Summer Hanford (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 692 ratings
When a murderer strikes at the Netherfield ball, can Darcy, Wickham, and Elizabeth work together to catch a poisoner?

Fitzwilliam Darcy and George Wickham were raised almost as brothers, until a terrible truth from their shared past derailed everything. Now, both are in Meryton with a poisoner on the loose. It’s their job to catch the killer, but both men are waist deep in secrets.

Already quite miserable at the Netherfield ball, Elizabeth Bennet has no idea how bad things will get. When Mr. Wickham arrives, sick, disheveled, and with claims that the food is poisoned, he is not the suave and elegant man she admires. But she quickly finds that Mr. Darcy is not who she thought either.

Could it be that both men are better than they seemed?

To Catch a Poisoner is a Pride and Prejudice Variation with both mystery and romance, and is about 68,000 words in length.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DBDN4N5H
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 26, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 195 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ A Pride and Prejudice Variation
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 692 ratings

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  1. Summer Hanford

    Summer Hanford

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    Summer Hanford writes gripping Epic Fantasy, swashbuckling Historical Romance, and best-selling Pride and Prejudice retellings. She lives in the Finger Lakes Region of New York with her husband and compulsory, deliberately spoiled, cat. The newest addition to their household, an energetic setter-shepherd mix, has been trying, and failing, for six years to gain acceptance from the cat, but is adored by the humans.

    Since the moment she read her first novel, Summer’s passion has always been writing. As a child growing up on a dairy farm, she built castles made of hay and wielded swords made of fence posts. She is also passionate about animals, travel, and organizing her closet. Nothing pleases her more than a row of tops broken down by sleeve length and ordered by color…except working on her latest novel with her cat in her lap, her dog lounging on the rug dreaming of squirrels, and a cup of tea at hand.

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    Renata McMann is the pen name of someone who likes to rewrite public domain works. She is fond of thinking "What if?"

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Customers find the book's storyline engaging with an exciting plot and mystery elements. The character development receives positive feedback, with customers appreciating the different take on the characters, particularly Wickham, who is portrayed as a good guy. The book is well-edited and well-written, with one customer noting its witty dialogue. Customers like the variation, with one describing it as a winning retelling.

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26 customers mention "Storyline"24 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, finding it engaging with an exciting plot and mystery elements.

"...That’s what makes a truly good whodunnit, becoming invested in all the characters, easy to do with characters we think we already know...." Read more

"...It was just a bit strange. However I do recommend it, it was a good read and well edited." Read more

"...The book is well-written and edited. The plot is original and the characters have dimension. It was a thoroughly enjoyable read from start to finish...." Read more

"As usual a great story from these authors! The mystery adding a new dimension to the love stories and a different outcome for Wickham, very pleasant..." Read more

8 customers mention "Character development"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with several noting a fresh take on the classic characters, and one customer highlighting the nuanced portrayal of Wickham.

"...That’s what makes a truly good whodunnit, becoming invested in all the characters, easy to do with characters we think we already know...." Read more

"I liked this one! The characters were well done and I loved the character twist in this variation...." Read more

"...The plot is original and the characters have dimension. It was a thoroughly enjoyable read from start to finish...." Read more

"...I loved the mash up of characters being different and their back stories too. The red herring near the beginning got me...." Read more

8 customers mention "Wickham"8 positive0 negative

Customers like the portrayal of Wickham in the book, with one customer noting a different outcome for him compared to the original story.

"...mystery adding a new dimension to the love stories and a different outcome for Wickham, very pleasant and an interesting read!" Read more

"...It was okay, and though I won’t be rereading it, I will absolutely read the next story by these otherwise exceptional authors." Read more

"...I also love the fact that Wickham is good. We need more stories with an honorable Wickham!" Read more

"...Who could it be. Definitely not whom you would expect... And a good Wickham. An open eyed Jane! And our dear couple......" Read more

6 customers mention "Editing quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the editing quality of the book.

"...However I do recommend it, it was a good read and well edited." Read more

"...The book is well-written and edited. The plot is original and the characters have dimension. It was a thoroughly enjoyable read from start to finish...." Read more

"...The writing was well done, the editing on top of things, and the storyline different enough yo what I've been reading lately...." Read more

"...The interplay between Darcy and Wickham is also well done. Lady Catherine was as full of advice as ever, but with a very different outcome...." Read more

5 customers mention "Writing quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one noting its good dialogue and another describing it as witty.

"...The book is well-written and edited. The plot is original and the characters have dimension. It was a thoroughly enjoyable read from start to finish...." Read more

"...The writing was well done, the editing on top of things, and the storyline different enough yo what I've been reading lately...." Read more

"...Fascinating details, good dialogue, witty, and sometimes shocking. This is not the usual!" Read more

"...Quite a surprise when they figured out the poisoner. A well written variation." Read more

3 customers mention "Variation"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the variation in the book.

"...from figuring out the who dunnit, eventually, so much of the variation was different and entertaining...." Read more

"Another winning variation from this pair. I happen to enjoy mysteries, so this was right up my alley...." Read more

"Wonderful, unexpected and different 🤩..." Read more

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  • MHTex
    5.0 out of 5 stars wonderfully compelling.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2025
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    Fantastic mystery, so many twists in the changes from canon P&P. I seriously couldn’t put it down.

    Yes there is poisonings going on, with utterly tragic and heartbreaking deaths. The story was so much more than strictly about the investigation to find the murderer. That’s what makes a truly good whodunnit, becoming invested in all the characters, easy to do with characters we think we already know. But in this plot there were some surprising changes in characters.

    I loved this story. The mystery was really complicated. I never figured it out, though I had strong suspicions. Which were wrong. It is too good to spoil. Just read it please. This writing team keeps topping itself. Brava.

    Highly recommended.
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  • Angela S
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good one
    Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2024
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    I liked this one! The characters were well done and I loved the character twist in this variation.

    My only reasons for not giving it five stars are this -
    First, I could definitely tell this was two different writers and occasionally it was a bit jarring; I felt like maybe I had skipped a page or section accidentally.
    Second, it sort of almost became darkly comical that despite all of the people dying not a single funeral was ever written in or even mentioned. It was like the dead just disappeared. Not that I needed a lengthy eulogy for every deceased character, but not even a mention? It was just a bit strange.
    However I do recommend it, it was a good read and well edited.
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  • IMHO
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another superior work by two accomplished authors
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2024
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    I've been reading P&P variations and sequels for nearly a decade now and have enjoyed many works by these two talented authors, but this is a new favorite.

    The book is well-written and edited. The plot is original and the characters have dimension. It was a thoroughly enjoyable read from start to finish. Storylines were well-woven without superfluous rabbit trails or loose ends.

    I highly recommend.
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  • Ronnie J.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well written
    Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2024
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    As usual a great story from these authors! The mystery adding a new dimension to the love stories and a different outcome for Wickham, very pleasant and an interesting read!
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  • Sam
    4.0 out of 5 stars If characters were all shook up
    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2024
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    This refreshing take on the pride and prejudice characters keeps the reader's attention.

    I loved the mash up of characters being different and their back stories too. The red herring near the beginning got me. But aside from figuring out the who dunnit, eventually, so much of the variation was different and entertaining.

    One family in particular paid a heavy price, and there are several poignant scenes peppered throughout.

    A great ensemble retelling. The mystery and drama takes front seat to the romance, but couples do find true love.
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  • Julia A. Mette
    5.0 out of 5 stars Whodunnit?
    Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2024
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    So by 70%, I had a list of three. The murderer was my top choice, but I wasn't completely sold on that person as the murderer quite yet. But I was very sucked in to this story, and found excuses to not do chores in order to complete it. (Not a great example for the kids, but it is what it is.)

    The writing was well done, the editing on top of things, and the storyline different enough yo what I've been reading lately. The plot was exciting and I had great fun trying to suss it out before I was told. If you like romantic mysteries, then I definitely recommend!
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  • JKCK
    3.0 out of 5 stars A rare miss from talented authors
    Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2024
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    In this, Darcy & Elizabeth work with Wickham to find a murderer in Meryton. I have read (and enjoyed!) most everything these authors have written. While there was nothing quite wrong in this story, it just fell flat. There was a lot of repetition of characters’ feelings, none were fully fleshed out, the whole Charlotte subplot was far-fetched, and there was no story development behind Darcy & Elizabeth. It was okay, and though I won’t be rereading it, I will absolutely read the next story by these otherwise exceptional authors.
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  • Nancy G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Romance and Intrigue
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2024
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    Another winning variation from this pair. I happen to enjoy mysteries, so this was right up my alley. I thought there was a very nice mix of mystery and romance. I really enjoyed how solving the mystery was a group effort. The interplay between Darcy and Wickham is also well done. Lady Catherine was as full of advice as ever, but with a very different outcome. There were just enough hints that the ending fits without giving away the mystery too early. I highly recommend.
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  • Lynne Robson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent book by these authors.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 10, 2024
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    Who is poisoning everyone's in meryton After the ball at Netherfield lots of the people in Meryton die. Mr Darcy Mr Wickham and Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam must find out why and whome
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
    Reviewed in Germany on July 31, 2024
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    An exciting mystery, I loved our dear couple as sleuths, and beloved and not so beloved characters playing surprising roles. A fun variation.
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  • Dr Dragonlady
    5.0 out of 5 stars Murder, grief and love
    Reviewed in Australia on August 23, 2024
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    This is another good book from this duo. A very clever twist takes of the variation off canon, and mass murders see an unlikely coterie investigate. Unlike many of their lighter books, this story doesn’t resile from grief, from avarice and selfishness. Yet it is lightened by humour and by two tender romances.
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  • AnnaO
    3.0 out of 5 stars Little connection to Austen
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 12, 2024
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    I’m not entirely sure what I just read. This is an odd book, with not one character recognisable as one of Austen’s, all ploughing through a rather implausible and incoherent plot. I am still wondering how Darcy being deliberately snobbish and awful could possibly persuade a potential French-sympathising poisoner to trust him as an ally, and yet this was at the heart of the plan devised by Colonel Fitzwilliam to capture the poisoner. It’s a bonkers premise. Bonkers. The ‘romance’ (and I use the quotes advisedly) between Darcy and Elizabeth is so slight you have to squint sideways to see it.

    This author pair have written some good P&P variations (such as The Widow Elizabeth), but this book doesn’t rank with them.
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  • Mandy S.
    2.0 out of 5 stars Das war für mich nicht der beste Roman der Autorinnen
    Reviewed in Germany on November 22, 2024
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    Puh, das Lesen des Buches hat sich für mich nicht gelohnt. Die Mördergeschichte war sehr langatmig - am Ende bin zumindest ich nicht schlau daraus geworden, was der Fall in Meryton mit den anlassgebenden Morden, u.a. den Kindern eines Earls, zu tun hatte. Das Motiv war wenig überzeugend aber das mag Geschmackssache sein.
    Ich mochte Jane, Wickham und Lady C. ganz gerne hier.
    Eine Liebesgeschichte zwischen Darcy und Elizabeth war nur hauchdünn vorhanden.
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