Holiday Reading: Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart and Jane Austen as Sleuth

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Holiday Reading: Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart and Jane Austen as Sleuth

December 26, 2009 by Vic

I brought several books to read during my holiday hiatus. The first will come out in February, the second is a popular murder mystery series by Stephanie Barron starring Jane Austen as sleuth.

Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart is the second mystery book by Beth Patillo, author of the popular Jane Austen Ruined My Life. The book is based along similar lines as the first novel. A young woman without a job and with a neglectful boyfriend travels to Oxford to attend a Jane Austen seminar. The adventure begins when Jane Austen’s lost manuscript of First Impressions is found. The reader once again runs across The Formidables, who played such a prominent role in Ms. Padillo’s first book. I have finished the second chapter and cannot wait to finish the book. Click here to read my review.

My other choice for the holidays is Stephanie Barron’s Jane and the Genius of the Place, the first book in a long, successful mystery series. I have started to read this first book on four occasions and never quite managed to get into the story. I am determined to read the book front to back this time to learn why two of my friends are die-hard fans.

Today is Boxing Day in England. May you and yours enjoy the lingering effects of this lovely holiday season.

Posted in Austenesque novels, Book review, jane austen, Jane Austen Novels | Tagged Beth Pattillo, Jane and the Genius of the Place, Jane Austen Ruined My Life, Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart, Stephanie Barron | 5 Comments

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on December 26, 2009 at 03:00 Ash

I have read one of those Jane Austen mystery series novels. It was hard for me to get into it at first as well but once I got about a third of the way in I really started to enjoy it.
on December 26, 2009 at 03:46 Janeen

Oh do tell how you fare with the series, well at least the first one if it’s worth it!
on December 26, 2009 at 15:40 Katy

I really enjoyed Jane Austen Ruined My Life, and am really looking forward to reading Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart! I’m glad to hear it’s a good read for you so far. Happy Holidays! :)
on December 26, 2009 at 18:56 Joanne

Stephanie Barron’s Jane Austen Mystery series’ first book is “Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor”. It is really important to start with this one, or the series won’t flow right. Maybe this is why you’re having trouble starting “Genius of the Place”. Read them in order or you’ll ruin the suspense for yourself.

My daughter and I love this series and can’t wait for the next (tenth) one. Last summer we visited Alton and Chawton and after reading these books, the towns felt like old friends.
- on December 27, 2009 at 12:09 Vic
  
  Thank you Joanne. I saw this one listed as the first on a book site. I shall do as you suggested.

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