Bücher von Riana Everly

A Jane Austen-inspired mystery, set in the world of Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility, being the fourth novel in the Miss Mary Investigates series.When Mary Bennet befriends Elinor Dashwood, she expects to become part of the young lady's circle and be introduced to her friends and relations. She does not expect that one of this circle should die, far too young, and in most unfortunate circumstances. Worse still, Elinor is secretly in love with one of the suspects, Edward Ferrars, and he is inconveniently engaged to somebody else. When an investigator is called in to assist, Mary is more surprised still.Alexander Lyons expects to find death and deceit in his line of work, but he does not expect to come face to face with Mary, who hasn't replied to his letters of late. What is she doing in London? And how is she involved with this sorry business of murder? Still, despite the tension between the two, they make a good team as they seek to unravel the mystery surrounding them.From the elegant drawing rooms of Mayfair to the reeking slums of St. Giles, the two must use every bit of wit and logic they possess to uncover a killer, all the while trying to puzzle out the workings of their own hearts.Join Mary Bennet, Lizzy's often overlooked sister from Pride and Prejudice, and her intriguing and handsome friend Alexander Lyons, as they are pulled into the world of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility in this, their latest adventure."A sheer enjoyment from beginning to end." - Liz Martinson, award-winning author of Ullandale and Counterpoint

Elizabeth Bennet has disliked the aloof and arrogant Mr. Darcy since he insulted her at a village dance several months before. But an unexpected conversation with a startling turn of phrase suddenly causes her to reassess everything she thought she knew about the infuriating and humourless gentleman.

A Jane Austen-inspired mystery, set in the world of Pride and Prejudice and Emma.When political chaos in London forces Mary Bennet to take refuge in the picturesque town of Highbury, Surrey, she quickly finds herself safe among friends. Emma Woodhouse welcomes her as a guest at Hartfield, Jane Fairfax is delighted by her love of music, and Frank Churchill can''t stop flirting with her. But it is not long before Mary starts to suspect that beneath the charming surface, Highbury hides some dark secrets.Alexander Lyons is sent to Surrey on an investigation, and at his friend Darcy''s request heads to Highbury to make certain Mary is comfortable and safe. But no sooner does he arrive than one local man dies, and then another!Soon Alexander and Mary are thrust into the middle of a baffling series of deaths. Are they accidents? Or is there a very clever murderer hiding in their midst? And can they put their personal differences aside in time to prevent yet another death in Highbury?This is a full-length historical mystery of about 90,000 words.