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For everyone who loves Jane Austen . . . a marvelously entertaining new series that turns the incomparable author into an extraordinary sleuth!On a visit to the estate of her friend, the young and beautiful Isobel Payne, Countess of Scargrave, Jane bears witness to a tragedy. Isobel's husband—a gentleman of mature years—is felled by a mysterious and agonizing ailment. The Earl's death seems a cruel blow of fate for the newly married Isobel. Yet the bereaved widow soon finds that it's show more only the beginning of her misfortune . . . as she receives a sinister missive accusing her and the Earl's nephew of adultery—and murder. Desperately afraid that the letter will expose her to the worst sort of scandal, Isobel begs Jane for help. And Jane finds herself embroiled in a perilous investigation that will soon have her following a trail of clues that leads all the way to Newgate Prison and the House of Lords—a trail that may well place Jane's own person in the gravest jeopardy.
Praise for Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor
"There's plenty to enjoy in this crime-solving side of Jane. . . . [She] is as worthy a detective as Columbo."—USA Today
"Happily succeeds on all levels: a robust tale of manners and mayhem that faithfully reproduces the Austen style—and engrosses to the finish."—Kirkus Reviews
"Splendid fun!"—Star Tribune, Minneapolis. show less
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Caramellunacy Both are written with a similar conceit - Jane's diaries found and footnoted by the editor/author. "Unpleasantness" has Jane solving a murder mystery to clear her friend, while "Lost Memoirs" delves into the possible romance that inspired Austen's greatest works.
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After rejecting an awkward marriage proposal, Jane Austen decides to visit the country estate of her good friend Isobel, the new Countess of Scargrave. Her visit, however, is marked by tragedy. The Earl himself falls prey to a suspicious illness, and soon a letter arrives accusing Isobel of both adultery and murder. Now it is up to Jane to investigate in order to protect her friend from scandal and possible execution.
The idea of Jane Austen as a sleuth was intriguing, but I have to admit I expected the mystery to take a back seat to an homage to Jane. That was definitely not the case. The mystery flows very organically. Jane's snooping was subject to the mores of the time, and it never felt like there were staged infodumps or handy show more coincidences that led to receiving key information. I was really impressed by how well the period detail and the mystery were intertwined. Plus, while Jane was witty and quite sarcastic at times, she was never overly cocky, and we had no 'elementary dear Watson' moments. The villain, once exposed, didn't even monologue! I think this was a very successful cozy mystery in its own right with an added bonus of a convincing evocation of Jane Austen as a main character.
I loved the conceit that some of Jane's lost journals and letters had recently been found and that these books represent the edited versions. The writing style certainly seemed reminiscent of Austen's especially by incorporating well-known phrases from her works. I thought the footnotes were really well-done. They included interesting and important snippets of historical manners and information that clarified some of the finer points of the story. Not only do I think this would be very helpful for those who are relatively unfamiliar with the period, they also are detailed enough to interest those with some familiarity. I never felt that a footnote stated something that was easily picked up from context or that they detracted from the story. A great job. show less
The idea of Jane Austen as a sleuth was intriguing, but I have to admit I expected the mystery to take a back seat to an homage to Jane. That was definitely not the case. The mystery flows very organically. Jane's snooping was subject to the mores of the time, and it never felt like there were staged infodumps or handy show more coincidences that led to receiving key information. I was really impressed by how well the period detail and the mystery were intertwined. Plus, while Jane was witty and quite sarcastic at times, she was never overly cocky, and we had no 'elementary dear Watson' moments. The villain, once exposed, didn't even monologue! I think this was a very successful cozy mystery in its own right with an added bonus of a convincing evocation of Jane Austen as a main character.
I loved the conceit that some of Jane's lost journals and letters had recently been found and that these books represent the edited versions. The writing style certainly seemed reminiscent of Austen's especially by incorporating well-known phrases from her works. I thought the footnotes were really well-done. They included interesting and important snippets of historical manners and information that clarified some of the finer points of the story. Not only do I think this would be very helpful for those who are relatively unfamiliar with the period, they also are detailed enough to interest those with some familiarity. I never felt that a footnote stated something that was easily picked up from context or that they detracted from the story. A great job. show less
Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor- Jane Austen Mysteries # 1 by Stephanie Barron is a 1996 Crimeline publication.
Although I am a big fan of Jane Austen, I have steadfastly avoided all novels that feature the author as a sleuth or any other sort of fictional character. However, I picked one of these mysteries up at a library sale, thinking that for fifty cents I could at least give it a try.
As fate would have it, the book I picked up was the third book in the series. Hoping against hope, I checked my overdrive library to see if any of the previous books were available, and was happy see that, indeed, they did have most of the books in the series. So, thankfully, I was able to start at the beginning!
The story begins with show more the suggestion that some of Miss Austen’s journals had been discovered and the editor here has published some the adventures Jane enjoyed by solving a mystery once in while during her lifetime.
This first book sees Jane looking to avoid local society after calling off her engagement. Staying with her recently married friend Isobel, she learns that her friend married a much older man due to her father’s debts, but is actually in love with her husband’s nephew.
When the old Earl dies rather suddenly, the accusations of poisoning begin to swirl. With Isobel’s financial gain and her obvious love for another man, she could face a murder charge.
Can Jane find the truth before her friend is thrown in prison?
I admit to being skeptical about these types of mysteries, because I fear the stories will cast a much esteemed person, like Jane Austen, in a role that doesn’t do them justice, or makes them look ridiculous.
But, I found myself enjoying the setting, imagining Jane in social situations with men, being a loyal friend, and coming to the rescue. This is the first book in the series, and a little extra time was spent on the setup, but once the investigation got rolling, I was pleasantly surprised at how clever the plot was and how the author stuck to the strictures of the time period by using the first person accounting of events from Jane Austen herself, via her letters and journals. The ‘editor’ took time at the end of each chapter to expound upon certain laws or rules of society, making Jane’s actions understandable, and words clearer. These brief snippets of history were fun and interesting and I thought it was a nice touch.
Overall, I liked this story show less
Although I am a big fan of Jane Austen, I have steadfastly avoided all novels that feature the author as a sleuth or any other sort of fictional character. However, I picked one of these mysteries up at a library sale, thinking that for fifty cents I could at least give it a try.
As fate would have it, the book I picked up was the third book in the series. Hoping against hope, I checked my overdrive library to see if any of the previous books were available, and was happy see that, indeed, they did have most of the books in the series. So, thankfully, I was able to start at the beginning!
The story begins with show more the suggestion that some of Miss Austen’s journals had been discovered and the editor here has published some the adventures Jane enjoyed by solving a mystery once in while during her lifetime.
This first book sees Jane looking to avoid local society after calling off her engagement. Staying with her recently married friend Isobel, she learns that her friend married a much older man due to her father’s debts, but is actually in love with her husband’s nephew.
When the old Earl dies rather suddenly, the accusations of poisoning begin to swirl. With Isobel’s financial gain and her obvious love for another man, she could face a murder charge.
Can Jane find the truth before her friend is thrown in prison?
I admit to being skeptical about these types of mysteries, because I fear the stories will cast a much esteemed person, like Jane Austen, in a role that doesn’t do them justice, or makes them look ridiculous.
But, I found myself enjoying the setting, imagining Jane in social situations with men, being a loyal friend, and coming to the rescue. This is the first book in the series, and a little extra time was spent on the setup, but once the investigation got rolling, I was pleasantly surprised at how clever the plot was and how the author stuck to the strictures of the time period by using the first person accounting of events from Jane Austen herself, via her letters and journals. The ‘editor’ took time at the end of each chapter to expound upon certain laws or rules of society, making Jane’s actions understandable, and words clearer. These brief snippets of history were fun and interesting and I thought it was a nice touch.
Overall, I liked this story show less
Jane (Austen, that is) is to stay with her friend Isobel, the new Countess of Scargrave, to celebrate Isobel's return from her honeymoon. Jane's stay at Scargrave Manor soon goes awry when the Earl dies suddenly. Worse trouble looms however, when a second death occurs and suspicion falls on Isobel and the old Earl's nephew and heir. Isobel begs Jane to discover the truth, and so Jane Austen turns detective.
I really liked this book. Barron does a good job of imitating Austen's writing style and writing to suit her period setting. Real elements from Austen's life make their way into the story, as do quotes and paraphrases from Pride And Prejudice (I don't know Austen's other works well enough to spot quotes from them if they were there), show more which I thought was quite fun.
The mystery is very well written and flows so well as a story that there are no 'info dumps'. It's refreshing that Jane, as the detective, is not infalliable and while some of the motives are a bit transparent Barron still manages to add a twist at the end. A number of the characterisations seem to draw from those in Pride And Prejudice but since I love those characters I didn't think this was a problem, especially since Barron did it well.
In the forward Barron explains that Austen apparently did write a detective manuscript (which was never intended for publication) and how the manuscript eventually ended up with her to be edited and published. Initially I was reading out of curiosity, but I quickly found myself really enjoying the book for its own sake.
I'd recommend this for anyone who likes a really good cosy mystery, and if you happen to be a fan of Jane Austen even better. show less
I really liked this book. Barron does a good job of imitating Austen's writing style and writing to suit her period setting. Real elements from Austen's life make their way into the story, as do quotes and paraphrases from Pride And Prejudice (I don't know Austen's other works well enough to spot quotes from them if they were there), show more which I thought was quite fun.
The mystery is very well written and flows so well as a story that there are no 'info dumps'. It's refreshing that Jane, as the detective, is not infalliable and while some of the motives are a bit transparent Barron still manages to add a twist at the end. A number of the characterisations seem to draw from those in Pride And Prejudice but since I love those characters I didn't think this was a problem, especially since Barron did it well.
In the forward Barron explains that Austen apparently did write a detective manuscript (which was never intended for publication) and how the manuscript eventually ended up with her to be edited and published. Initially I was reading out of curiosity, but I quickly found myself really enjoying the book for its own sake.
I'd recommend this for anyone who likes a really good cosy mystery, and if you happen to be a fan of Jane Austen even better. show less
I'm really getting a kick out of these silly mystery series. It's my newest genre fixation. In this case, the book centers around Jane Austen and her detecting ability. She is visiting a recently wedded friend when the friend's husband dies in very suspicious circumstances. When it looks like the friend and her husband's nephew are to be blamed for the murder, it is up to Jane and her untiring wit to save the day. What I liked was the author's ability to yoink sentences right out of Austen's novels and put them directly in the mouth of Jane herself. The mystery itself was silly and all together too predictable (don't these things always come down to money?), but fun nonetheless. And I imagine solving something like this without the show more benefit of the Internet or say, the freedom to do anything by yourself without waiting for a man's permission, would be pretty tricky :-) show less
I'm a big fan of Jane Austen, but that caused me to bristle a bit at the start of this pastiche with every allusion or near quote. I'm generally not a fan of the professionally published Austen fanfic, since they just doesn't bear comparison to the original. However, I have greatly enjoyed Carrie Bebris' mysteries with Darcy and Elizabeth of Pride and Prejudice as sleuths--they're like spending time with old friends, and set within an entirely different genre, the comparisons don't feel so invidious, so I gave this a try.
Purported to be a lost manuscript of Austen's journals and letters, Barron's novel tells of Austen's sleuthing of a murder mystery at Scargrave Manor, where she is spending the Christmas holidays at the invitation of show more the newly wed Countess, who is about to become suspected of her husband's murder. Told with a stab at Austenesque style (characters are often "all amazement" at developments) the novel comes complete with footnotes about the life and times of Jane Austen by the "editor."
Disgruntled as I might have been at the beginning, I confess the author gradually won me over. The mystery kept me guessing and I was impressed with the obvious research brought to bear on Regency England, that took in everything from the economics, politics and fashion of the time to the intricacies of its legal process (at the time no presumption of innocence, no cross-examination by the defense) to details like suicides being buried at the crossroads with a stake through their heart. Eventually I got sucked into a diverting world and mystery for a few hours that went by all too quickly. I still prefer Bebris though, because when reading her mysteries I often let myself believe I was reading about Darcy and Lizzie--while Barron's Jane never really convinced me. show less
Purported to be a lost manuscript of Austen's journals and letters, Barron's novel tells of Austen's sleuthing of a murder mystery at Scargrave Manor, where she is spending the Christmas holidays at the invitation of show more the newly wed Countess, who is about to become suspected of her husband's murder. Told with a stab at Austenesque style (characters are often "all amazement" at developments) the novel comes complete with footnotes about the life and times of Jane Austen by the "editor."
Disgruntled as I might have been at the beginning, I confess the author gradually won me over. The mystery kept me guessing and I was impressed with the obvious research brought to bear on Regency England, that took in everything from the economics, politics and fashion of the time to the intricacies of its legal process (at the time no presumption of innocence, no cross-examination by the defense) to details like suicides being buried at the crossroads with a stake through their heart. Eventually I got sucked into a diverting world and mystery for a few hours that went by all too quickly. I still prefer Bebris though, because when reading her mysteries I often let myself believe I was reading about Darcy and Lizzie--while Barron's Jane never really convinced me. show less
Even after 15 years in print and 10 novels in the series, this first effort shines
Imagine being present when Jane Austen’s unknown personal journals are discovered in an outbuilding on an ancient Maryland estate, Dunready Manor. Your friends the Westmoreland’s are distantly related to the authoress, and after restoration they place the manuscripts in your care before they are donated to a major library. They recount years of Jane Austen’s life and personal experiences that we know little of, the lost years after 1801 when she, her sister Cassandra and her parents move from their lifelong home at Steventon rectory in Hampshire to Bath. Filling in gaps in life events, missing letters thought destroyed by her sister after her death, show more and mysteries that she encountered and solved in her lifetime, you are mesmerized. You are allowed to study, edit and transcribe the journals. What unfolds is an intimate and highly intelligent account, blending Jane’s personal life and criminal observations as an amateur detective.
In 1802, fleeing a broken engagement with Harris Bigg-Wither of Manydown Park, Jane seeks to forget her troubles in a ‘whirlwind of frivolity’ accepting an invitation to visit her newly married friend Isobel Payne, Countess of Scargrave. Isobel has recently returned from her wedding trip to the Continent with her husband Frederick, Earl of Scargrave, a gentleman of mature years. To celebrate their recent nuptials the Earl is throwing a bridal Ball in his wife’s honor at their estate in Hertfordshire. In attendance is the Earl’s nephew and heir Fitzroy, Viscount Payne, the only son of his younger brother. Jane observes, ‘As a single man in possession of a good fortune, he must be want of a wife.’ Decidedly handsome, but proud and aloof, she instead spends a good deal of the evening dancing with a young cavalry officer, Lieutenant Thomas Hearst, the second son of the Earl’s deceased sister. Jane learns from a young lady, Miss Fanny Delahoussaye, that Hearst has a bit of reputation having recently killed a man in a duel of honor. She also reveals that Hearst is also a rake, prompting Jane to proceed cautiously. ‘My wordless confession made him hesitate to utter a syllable; and thus laboured in profound stupidity, for fully half a dance’s span. But all things detestable, I most detest a silent partner – and thrusting aside my horror of pistols at dawn, I took refuge in a lady’s light banter. “I have profited from your absence, Lieutenant, to inquire of your character,”’ and so begins and tête à tête between the Lieutenant that must have inspired Jane in her later writing. ;-)
Even though this is a festive and joyful event, trouble is brewing. Jane is concerned for her friend when Isobel is alarmed by the uninvited arrival of Lord Harold Trowbridge who is pressing her to purchase Crosswinds, her father’s troubled estate in Barbados. She also overhears an argument involving George Hearst, Thomas’ elder brother, and the Earl over a woman. Within minutes after the heated discussion, the Earl toasts his bride to his guests, downs his drink and doubles over in acute pain. He would never recover. Isobel is a now widow. A cruel twist of fate for a young bride, however, bereavement is the least of her worries after she receives cryptic missives accusing her and the Earl’s heir, Viscount Payne, of adultery and murder. Terrified of scandal Isobel entreats her dear friend Jane for help. Top on Jane’s list of suspects are the many guests in attendance at the Ball, a collection of characters that all seem to benefit from the Earl’s death. Like any good detective, Jane follows the clues which lead to Isobel’s former maid, Marguerite. Soon, she too is dead, her neck cut in one of the outbuildings on the Scargrave estate. With a second death, most definitely a murder, the authorities are also involved and Isobel is facing murder charges. The investigation will call upon all of Jane’s perceptive acumen leading her to the House of Lords and Newgate Prison, a place fit for no clergyman’s daughter, unless it is in pursuit of the real murderer to free her dear friend.
It has been fifteen years since I first was introduced to Jane Austen detective when this novel took me quite unawares in 1996. The notion of “my” Jane as a sleuth is still surprising, even after reading ten novels in the series, but it only takes a page or two before I am smiling and in total awe of Barron’s skill at channeling my favorite author. And channel she does. I know of no other that can rival her skill at early nineteenth-century language and humor. Blending events from Jane Austen’s actual life with fictional narrative, this detective story is in itself a mystery as I hunt for clues to known facts from Jane’s life and allusions to her future characters in her novels. Anyone with a passing knowledge of Austen’s famous romantic icon Mr. Darcy will recognize Barron’s gentle nod to him in Viscount Fitzroy Payne. Possessed of aloof pride and haughty silence, ‘Everyone wants to know him, but few truly like him.’ Barron has Jane play her future heroine Elizabeth Bennet by taunting her Darcy-like character. “I detect a similarity in the turn of our minds, Viscount Payne,” I persisted, in some exasperation. “We are both of a taciturn, ungenerous nature and would rather be silent until we may say what is certain to astonish all the world.” There are several passages of dialogue that will send a spark of recognition with other characters too, but the story is entirely Barron’s own darling child. This is after all, an homage, a pastiche to Austen, her life and her works. In total respect and with perfect pitch, Barron blends our Jane with a cleverly crafted mystery, infused with historical detail and cutting wit. Jane Austen may have only written six major novels in her short life, but Barron can certainly be credited as the next best thing to perfection.
Laurel Ann, Austenprose show less
Imagine being present when Jane Austen’s unknown personal journals are discovered in an outbuilding on an ancient Maryland estate, Dunready Manor. Your friends the Westmoreland’s are distantly related to the authoress, and after restoration they place the manuscripts in your care before they are donated to a major library. They recount years of Jane Austen’s life and personal experiences that we know little of, the lost years after 1801 when she, her sister Cassandra and her parents move from their lifelong home at Steventon rectory in Hampshire to Bath. Filling in gaps in life events, missing letters thought destroyed by her sister after her death, show more and mysteries that she encountered and solved in her lifetime, you are mesmerized. You are allowed to study, edit and transcribe the journals. What unfolds is an intimate and highly intelligent account, blending Jane’s personal life and criminal observations as an amateur detective.
In 1802, fleeing a broken engagement with Harris Bigg-Wither of Manydown Park, Jane seeks to forget her troubles in a ‘whirlwind of frivolity’ accepting an invitation to visit her newly married friend Isobel Payne, Countess of Scargrave. Isobel has recently returned from her wedding trip to the Continent with her husband Frederick, Earl of Scargrave, a gentleman of mature years. To celebrate their recent nuptials the Earl is throwing a bridal Ball in his wife’s honor at their estate in Hertfordshire. In attendance is the Earl’s nephew and heir Fitzroy, Viscount Payne, the only son of his younger brother. Jane observes, ‘As a single man in possession of a good fortune, he must be want of a wife.’ Decidedly handsome, but proud and aloof, she instead spends a good deal of the evening dancing with a young cavalry officer, Lieutenant Thomas Hearst, the second son of the Earl’s deceased sister. Jane learns from a young lady, Miss Fanny Delahoussaye, that Hearst has a bit of reputation having recently killed a man in a duel of honor. She also reveals that Hearst is also a rake, prompting Jane to proceed cautiously. ‘My wordless confession made him hesitate to utter a syllable; and thus laboured in profound stupidity, for fully half a dance’s span. But all things detestable, I most detest a silent partner – and thrusting aside my horror of pistols at dawn, I took refuge in a lady’s light banter. “I have profited from your absence, Lieutenant, to inquire of your character,”’ and so begins and tête à tête between the Lieutenant that must have inspired Jane in her later writing. ;-)
Even though this is a festive and joyful event, trouble is brewing. Jane is concerned for her friend when Isobel is alarmed by the uninvited arrival of Lord Harold Trowbridge who is pressing her to purchase Crosswinds, her father’s troubled estate in Barbados. She also overhears an argument involving George Hearst, Thomas’ elder brother, and the Earl over a woman. Within minutes after the heated discussion, the Earl toasts his bride to his guests, downs his drink and doubles over in acute pain. He would never recover. Isobel is a now widow. A cruel twist of fate for a young bride, however, bereavement is the least of her worries after she receives cryptic missives accusing her and the Earl’s heir, Viscount Payne, of adultery and murder. Terrified of scandal Isobel entreats her dear friend Jane for help. Top on Jane’s list of suspects are the many guests in attendance at the Ball, a collection of characters that all seem to benefit from the Earl’s death. Like any good detective, Jane follows the clues which lead to Isobel’s former maid, Marguerite. Soon, she too is dead, her neck cut in one of the outbuildings on the Scargrave estate. With a second death, most definitely a murder, the authorities are also involved and Isobel is facing murder charges. The investigation will call upon all of Jane’s perceptive acumen leading her to the House of Lords and Newgate Prison, a place fit for no clergyman’s daughter, unless it is in pursuit of the real murderer to free her dear friend.
It has been fifteen years since I first was introduced to Jane Austen detective when this novel took me quite unawares in 1996. The notion of “my” Jane as a sleuth is still surprising, even after reading ten novels in the series, but it only takes a page or two before I am smiling and in total awe of Barron’s skill at channeling my favorite author. And channel she does. I know of no other that can rival her skill at early nineteenth-century language and humor. Blending events from Jane Austen’s actual life with fictional narrative, this detective story is in itself a mystery as I hunt for clues to known facts from Jane’s life and allusions to her future characters in her novels. Anyone with a passing knowledge of Austen’s famous romantic icon Mr. Darcy will recognize Barron’s gentle nod to him in Viscount Fitzroy Payne. Possessed of aloof pride and haughty silence, ‘Everyone wants to know him, but few truly like him.’ Barron has Jane play her future heroine Elizabeth Bennet by taunting her Darcy-like character. “I detect a similarity in the turn of our minds, Viscount Payne,” I persisted, in some exasperation. “We are both of a taciturn, ungenerous nature and would rather be silent until we may say what is certain to astonish all the world.” There are several passages of dialogue that will send a spark of recognition with other characters too, but the story is entirely Barron’s own darling child. This is after all, an homage, a pastiche to Austen, her life and her works. In total respect and with perfect pitch, Barron blends our Jane with a cleverly crafted mystery, infused with historical detail and cutting wit. Jane Austen may have only written six major novels in her short life, but Barron can certainly be credited as the next best thing to perfection.
Laurel Ann, Austenprose show less
I like mysteries, I love the Regency era, and I enjoy Jane Austen. There was much for me to enjoy in this book. While it falls squarely into the cozy mystery genre, the book's footnote's just tickled me and sold the whole notion to me. Like so many novels of the period, this story is slow-moving, setting the stage, introducing characters, exploring life as it was, and moving the villains into place.
The author did play fair with the reader; the clues were there for who did the dastardly deed. Did I guess it before the great reveal? I had suspicions but wasn't at all sure.
So yes, I would suggest this for cozy mystery fans who enjoy the Regency, but who aren't too stuffy about "This Would Never Happen!" The next book in the series is in show more my "to read" pile. show less
The author did play fair with the reader; the clues were there for who did the dastardly deed. Did I guess it before the great reveal? I had suspicions but wasn't at all sure.
So yes, I would suggest this for cozy mystery fans who enjoy the Regency, but who aren't too stuffy about "This Would Never Happen!" The next book in the series is in show more my "to read" pile. show less
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