A Very Vexing Murder : The smart, witty cosy crime mystery set in the world of Jane Austen

Author: Andrew, Lucy, PhD

Historical mysteries

Published on 5 March 2026 by ATLANTIC BOOKS (Corvus) in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 432 pages
128 x 197 x 29 | 292g

Murder most Austen! An unputdownable and deliciously witty cosy crime caper set in the world of Jane Austen's Emma'A treat for fans of regency literature and those who love a good murder mystery' Janice Hallett'Utterly charming. A wise, witty and wily delight' Essie Fox'A treat for fans of Austen, mysteries, and second chances' Alice Bell''Fantastically entertaining' Jessica Bull'Miss Austen would approve' Olga WojtasHarriet 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?