A 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

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Welcome to Godmersham Park, 1797.

Jane 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.

But 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.

Jane 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***

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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 & HOME

Why 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

A fun, clever mystery...a must-read for historical crime fiction fans * Good Housekeeping *
A fun, clever mystery...a must-read for historical crime fiction fans * Good Housekeeping *
BRILLIANT. So sharply observed, yet fresh, funny and a joy to read -- Jennie Godfrey
BRILLIANT. So sharply observed, yet fresh, funny and a joy to read -- Jennie Godfrey
This wonderful book feels almost like an immersive experience. Witty, clever and with exquisite detail. Miss Austen is a terrific sleuth -- Ian Moore
This wonderful book feels almost like an immersive experience. Witty, clever and with exquisite detail. Miss Austen is a terrific sleuth -- Ian Moore
Sharp, searching and perfectly constructed, A Fortune Most Fatal is glorious - filled with wit, wrong turns and pitch-perfect characters, and a mystery that pulls expertly on the darker threads of 1797 society too. Jessica Bull is the real deal - a storyteller of such skill and empathy and verve, whose prose sings on every page. Jane Austen would adore this series - and so do I! -- Alex Hay * author of The Housekeepers *
Sharp, searching and perfectly constructed...filled with wit, wrong turns and pitch-perfect characters, and a mystery that pulls expertly on the threads of 1797 society too. Jessica Bull is the real deal - a storyteller of such skill and empathy and verve, whose prose sings on every page. Jane Austen would adore this series - and so do I! -- Alex Hay * author of The Housekeepers *
What a virtuoso blend of historical detail, colourful characters and plot. Charming from the first page to the last, this mystery captivates with dashing characters and arch wit. Miss Austen would most heartily approve! -- Orlando Murrin * author of Knife Skills for Beginners *
What a virtuoso blend of historical detail, colourful characters and plot. Charming from the first page to the last, this mystery captivates with dashing characters and arch wit. Miss Austen would most heartily approve! -- Orlando Murrin * author of Knife Skills for Beginners *

Jessica Bull grew up in South East London, where she still lives with her husband, two daughters, and far too many pets. She’s addicted to stories and studied English Literature at Bristol University, and Information Science at City University, London. She began work as a librarian (under the false impression she could sit and read all day), before becoming a communications consultant. Her debut novel, Miss Austen Investigates, has sold in eighteen territories and counting. Sense, Sensibility and Scandal (previously published as A Fortune Most Fatal) is the second book in the series.