A Murderous Persuasion (Jane Austen Tea Society Mystery #2) by Katie Oliver -- Review

About the Book

Phaedra Brighton is on the case when an innocent murder-mystery weekend turns into the real deal, in the newest Jane Austen Tea Society Mystery.

Phaedra Brighton has her life all figured out--she has a profession she enjoys, a wonderful (if exasperating) cat, and a cozy carriage house on the grounds of her aunt's inn. She needs no Captain Wentworth to sweep her off her feet (though, she would not mind a Mr. Darcy).

But when Aunt Wendy decides she is selling Laurel Springs Inn, Phaedra faces losing her beloved home. In a last-ditch attempt to drum up more business, Phaedra convinces Wendy to host an immersive Persuasion-themed murder-mystery weekend. It is a fool proof plan to draw attention to the establishment in the hopes of saving it.

Until one of the participants winds up dead.

With more suspects than she knows what to do with, Phaedra finds herself on the hunt for a killer once again. But with time running out, Phaedra quickly realizes that with this investigation, there will be no second chances.

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About the Author

Katie Oliver is known internationally as a writer of Jane Austen rom-coms with a hint of mystery. In the US and the UK, she is the bestselling author of the Dating Mr. Darcy and Marrying Mr. Darcy series.

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Review

A fun whodunnit mystery full of charm and humor.  Once again English Professor Pheadora Brighton is swooping in to save the day.  She tries to convince her aunt not to sell her inn, Laurel Springs, by hosting a murder mystery week to promote publicity.  Readers will love the cozy mystery with a twist on a Jane Austen classic vibe.  It’s charming and humorous.  Another wonderfully written story as part of the Jane Austen Tea Society Mystery that readers will delight in and will not want to put down.

Series: Jane Austen Tea Society Mystery
Genre: cozy mystery, contemporary, romance
Publisher: Berkley
Publication date: January 3, 2023
Number of pages: 320

Other books in the series:
1-Pride, Prejudice, and Peril
3-Cyanide and Sensibility

Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible.  A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.​