The restorative power of the ocean brings Jane Austen and her beloved brother Henry to Brighton after Henry’s wife is lost to a long illness. But the crowded, glittering resort is far from peaceful, especially when the lifeless body of a beautiful young society miss is discovered in the bedchamber of none other than George Gordon--otherwise known as Lord Byron. As a poet and a seducer of women, Byron has carved out a shocking reputation for himself.—but no one would ever accuse him of being capable of murder. Now it falls to Jane to pursue this puzzling investigation and discover just how “mad, bad, and dangerous to know” Byron truly is. And she must do so without falling victim to the charming versifier’s legendary charisma, lest she, too, become a cautionary example for the ages.
I must confess this is the first time reading Stephanie Barron. I love the Jane Austen stories of Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibilities, but with this book the author actually is writing about Jane Austen herself. I found myself in the world of 1813 England which is what drew me to Jane Austen in the first place. As a modern woman of today I do not wish to live in that era but Stephanie told the story from a point of view of strength for women. I really enjoyed it. It had humor and lots of really cool words for a writer like me to look up and fuss over.
The story itself weaved into a hypnotic mystery that had me turning page after page until the final reveal. Very well done. I will read more of this author.
More from Stephanie Barron and the Jane Austen Mysteries.
Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor.
Jane and the Man of the Cloth
Jane and the Wandering Eye
Jane and the Genius of the Place
Jane and the Stillroom Maid
Jane and the Prisoner of Wool House
Jane and the Ghosts of Netley
Jane and His Lordship’s Legacy
Jane and the Barque of Frailty
Jane and the Madness of Lord Byron.
To find out more about Stephanie Barron click here. stephaniebarron.com
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