Spring has come to Bath, bringing romance, revelry… and a whisper of danger. When Dee FitzMorris’s beloved vicar falls for a mysterious online suitor, Dee isn’t convinced it’s a fairytale—and she’s determined to uncover the truth behind the romance.
Following Virginia to Bath, with Zara in tow, Dee soon discovers that beneath the elegance of ballgowns and sunlit promenades, something far darker is unfolding. Women are disappearing, all without a trace, and Detective Inspector Nicholas Corman is already on the case. As suspicion grows, so too do matters of the heart: Zara and Nicholas struggle with their feelings, complicated by the return of his formidable ex-wife, while Amelia and the ever-charming Josh circle a romance neither will quite admit.
But when danger strikes closer to home, the FitzMorris family can no longer remain on the sidelines. With time running out and emotions running high, Dee must untangle deception from desire before another woman vanishes… perhaps for good.
What did I think?
I didn't realise A Fatal Austen Affair was book four in a series when I first picked it up but, although it is evident that there was some history between the characters, it does read perfectly well as a standalone.
I was completely drawn into the story and felt as if I was walking through the streets of Bath in Regency dress, although it's a dangerous time to be wearing such an outfit when women are going missing. Dee and Zara find themselves investigating the disappearances when their vicar heads to Bath to meet her very own Mr Darcy.
What a wonderful cast of characters! Even though Dee, Zara and Nicholas are clearly already acquainted and well-developed, I really enjoyed getting to know them for the first time. It has certainly made me eager to read the earlier books in the series and I'll have a keen eye out for more.
A Fatal Austen Affair is a fun, entertaining and intriguing cosy crime novel that is filled with charm, mystery and a sprinkling of romance. A very enjoyable read.
I received a gifted paperback to read and review for the Love Books Tours bookstagram tour and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
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