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The Austen Christmas Murders
  • Published: 18 November 2025
  • ISBN: 9780241791318
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 176
  • RRP: $29.99
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The Austen Christmas Murders

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A festive cosy crime caper starring Jane Austen as amateur sleuth, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the literary legend's birth!

The festive season is fast approaching.

Jane Austen fears that without her siblings at home, there won’t be much Christmas cheer in the Austen household this year.

But when she uncovers a skeleton in the cellar of Deane Rectory, Jane soon forgets her woes. Who needs merriment, when there’s a mystery to solve?

Her investigation leads her to the legend of a young bride who’s long been thought to haunt the woods nearby. After fleeing her wedding breakfast, the bride was never seen again.

Has Jane found her at last? Or is there more to this mystery than meets the eye?

Tis the season for Jane to embark upon festive delights, making merry, and solving murders…
  • Published: 18 November 2025
  • ISBN: 9780241791318
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 176
  • RRP: $29.99
Categories:

About the author

Jessica Bull

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.

JB

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Praise for The Austen Christmas Murders

What an utterly delightful and cosy read! The Austen Christmas Murders is the perfect novella for any devoted Janeite to curl up with beside the fire. It was such a thrill to follow our beloved Miss Austen as she turned detective, and deeply satisfying to see the story brought to life with just the right touch of historical detail to make every page sing

Susan Stokes-Chapman

Praise for Jessica Bull

BRILLIANT. So sharply observed, yet fresh, funny and a joy to read

Jennie Godfrey

Witty, clever and with exquisite detail. Miss Austen is a terrific sleuth

Ian Moore

A fun, clever mystery...a must-read for historical crime fiction fans

Good Housekeeping

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!

Orlanda Murrin

Jessica Bull combines genteel Georgian country living with the lively intrigue of a whodunnit to create a very satisfying read

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