The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh - Claudia Gray

Category: Adults, Historical Fiction, Mystery
Language: English
Keywords: Cozy Mystery Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney Mystery Rosings

Written by Claudia Gray
Read by Billie Fulford-Brown
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged

Series: Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney Mystery: Book 03
Publisher: Books on Tape
Release date: June 18, 2024
Duration: 11:04:04

Someone is trying to kill Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Esteemed aunt of Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, generous patroness of Mr. William Collins, a woman of rank who rules over the estate of Rosings Park with an unimpeachable sense of propriety—who would dare? Lady Catherine summons her grandnephew, Mr. Jonathan Darcy, and his investigative companion, Miss Juliet Tilney, to find out.

After a year apart, Jonathan and Juliet are thrilled to be reunited, even if the circumstances—finding whoever has thus far sabotaged Lady Catherine’s carriage, shot at her, and nearly pushed her down the stairs—are less than ideal. Also less than ideal: their respective fathers, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy and Mr. Henry Tilney, have accompanied the young detectives to Rosings, and the two men do not interact with the same felicity enjoyed by their children.

With attempts against Lady Catherine escalating, and no one among the list of prime suspects seemingly capable of committing all of the attacks, the pressure on Jonathan and Juliet mounts—even as more gentle feelings between the two of them begin to bloom. The race is now on to provoke two confessions: one from the attempted murderer before it is too late—and one, perhaps, of love.

“Billie Fulford-Brown’s performance makes Claudia Gray’s third venture into Austenland first-rate listening. Having previously revealed the killers of Mr. Wickham and the late Mrs. Willoughby, Jonathan Darcy and Juliet Tilney are summoned to Rosings Park, where several attempts have been made on Lady Catherine De Bourgh’s life. Both their fathers agree to accompany them, but neither approves of their sleuthing nor their continued companionship. As the mystery unfolds, tender feelings between Jonathan and Juliet grow, and Fulford-Brown does it all to near perfection. She delivers the sharp tongue of the irascible Lady Catherine, the cleverness and quick wit of Juliet, and the bewildering awkwardness of Jonathan. Fulford-Brown’s subtlety and nuance add credibility to every scene, offering a treat for both Austen fans and mystery lovers.”—AudioFile