Disclosure: I received a free copy from the publisher via Netgalley and Austenprose PR. All opinions are my own.
The new installment in the Miss Austen Investigates series by Jessica Bull, A Fortune Most Fatal, was recently released in March 2025 by Union Square & Co and is now available for purchase! If you’re looking for a witty, captivating, and delightful read full of mystery and Jane Austen, keep reading all about the cozy crime novel! It’s a book that will instantly draw you in from the first page.
Jessica Bull previously released the first book in the series, Miss Austen Investigates: The Hapless Milliner, but the second book can be read as a standalone.
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A Fortune Most Fatal begins in 1797 and follows the heroine, Jane Austen herself, on an adventure to solve a new mystery.
In celebration of the book’s release and as part of a book tour from Austenprose PR, we’re here to spotlight this delightful new novel with the official description, advance praise, and author bio below. We hope you’ll check out the book.
MISS AUSTEN INVESTIGATES: A FORTUNE MOST FATAL BOOK DESCRIPTION
A witty, engaging murder mystery featuring Jane Austen as an intrepid sleuth—the second installment in the Miss Austen Investigates series.
1797: A broken-hearted Jane Austen travels to Kent to look after her brother Neddy’s children and further her writing. She soon realizes it’s imperative she uncovers the true identity of a mysterious young woman claiming to be a shipwrecked foreign princess before the interloper can swindle Neddy’s adoptive mother out of her fortune and steal the much-anticipated inheritance all the Austens rely on.
ADVANCE PRAISE
- “It’s rare to encounter a book that brings fresh delight with most every page, but such is the case with A Fortune Most Fatal. The reader is immersed in the world of Jane Austen, and what a fascinating world it is. Crisply written, sharply observant, and with a self-deprecating wit, Jessica Bull delivers a twisty and intriguing mystery that is delightfully Austenesque.” —Vanessa Kelly, bestselling author of The Emma Knightley Mysteries
- “A delightful return to the world of Jane Austen’s sleuthing! Jessica Bull delicately balances the details of Jane’s life alongside a richly developed set of mysteries. Rendered in Jane’s signature wit and equal parts light and dark, I enjoyed every moment I got to spend with Jane in this brilliant follow-up.”— Kristen Perrin, international bestselling author of How To Solve Your Own Murder
AUTHOR BIO – ABOUT JESSICA BULL
Jessica Bull lives in South East London 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 her career 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, sold to Penguin Michael Joseph at auction for six figures and is published in 18 territories worldwide. A Fortune Most Fatal, the second book in her cozy crime series exploring the life of Jane Austen, will be published in March 2025. Connect with her online at www.jessicabullauthor.com.
We hope A Fortune Most Fatal has caught your interest! If you’re a fan of Jane Austen, cozy mysteries, or historical fiction, this book’s for you.
To buy the book, head to the official Union Square and Co. page dedicated to Miss Austen Investigates: A Fortune Most Fatal by Jessica Bull.
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