Matter of Murder

The thrilling conclusion to the Lizzie & Darcy Mysteries duology, following Lizzie Bennet and Mr. Darcy from the Jane Austen Murder Mysteries series! A Bingley family curse looms over Lizzie's sister and Darcy's best friend-but are the dark forces at work supernatural or human? Lizzie Bennet's beloved sister Jane has just married Darcy's best friend, Bingley, and the Bennet family and Darcy are paying the newlyweds a visit at Bingley's family home, Netherfield Park. It doesn't take long for their country retreat to turn into an investigation, though, when a long-dead body is discovered stuffed up the parlor chimney. The locals are convinced that Netherfield is cursed, but Lizzie and Darcy know better than to believe in such nonsense and are determined to uncover the truth about what happened to the mysterious man in the chimney. But as they dig deeper into the history of Netherfield Park, they find that danger is waiting for them around every corner. Soon enough, they're forced to consider if the curse might have some merit to it, or if there's something-or someone-far more sinister behind their near brushes with death. . . . This duology closer is a daring and delightful conclusion to the chronicles of supersleuths Lizzie Bennet and Mr. Darcy!.

Austen fans will find delightful nuggets sprinkled throughout, and the descriptions of Netherfield Park and later Pemberley are sumptuous enough to make the reader want to visit. The pacing is borderline perfect, and Lady Catherine's ever-present specter makes the story hum in a slightly different key than the previous books. Enjoyable and plot-driving dialogue sparkles. - Booklist "Lizzie's and Darcy's mutual respect and deepening relationship are evident during their sleuthing as Lizzie continually bumps up against the bounds of convention. The plot, which is rooted in Netherfield's history, incorporates familiar period elements, such as the planning of a ball at the estate, before wrapping up with a conclusion that neatly ties up the story's many strands. A sprawling and satisfying duology closer that will please Jane Austen fans." - Kirkus Reviews "Intriguing mystery. A treat for fans of Regency tales and stories inspired by classics." - Kirkus Reviews "Dialogue full of chemistry, pathos, and humor entertains as the story cleverly drives forward." - Booklist "Clever and witty, perfectly written, compulsively readable, and utterly unputdownable." - Virginia Boecker, author of An Assassin's Guide to Love and Treason "Pride and Premeditation is a romantic and entertaining page-turner, sure to delight readers of any genre." - Kerri Maniscalco, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series "A slow-building tale of deception and struggle against societal bounds." - Kirkus Reviews "Price's lively debut adds feminist twists in this reimagining of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. A suspenseful and distinctive read." - Booklist "Price's YA debut is a clever, twisting murder mystery adaptation that will keep both Austen fans and newcomers on their toes." - School Library Journal "An engaging mystery that will find a ready audience among Jane Austen fans." - Kirkus Reviews "An absolute treat. A thrilling Regency romp worth investigating." - Booklist "Choosing a less-popular Austen novel frees Price to take narrative risks and detours that enliven the proceedings. A high-concept mashup; series fans won't be disappointed." - Kirkus Reviews.

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Tirzah Price is a former librarian and Book Riot contributor and holds an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. When she's not writing, reading, or talking about YA books, she experiments in the kitchen and knits. She lives in Michigan.