Manslaughter Park (Jane Austen Murder Mysteries, 3)

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Manslaughter Park (Jane Austen Murder Mysteries, 3)
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14+
Release Date
June 27, 2023
ISBN
978-0062889867
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In this queer retelling of the classic novel and third book in Tirzah Price's Jane Austen Murder Mystery series, Mansfield Park is the center of a deadly accident (or is it?). Perfect for fans of the Lady Janies and Stalking Jack the Ripper.
Aspiring artist Fanny Price is an unwelcome guest at her uncle Sir Thomas Bertram’s estate. It’s his affection for Fanny that’s keeping her from being forced out by her cousins Tom and Maria and nasty Aunt Norris, back to a home to which she never wants to return. But then Sir Thomas dies in a tragic accident inside his art emporium, and Fanny finds evidence of foul play that, if revealed, could further jeopardize her already precarious position.

Edmund, her best friend and secret crush, urges Fanny to keep quiet about her discovery, but Fanny can’t ignore the truth: a murderer is among them.

Determined to find the killer, Fanny’s pursuit for justice has her wading into the Bertram family business, uncovering blackmail, and brushing with London’s high society when Henry and Mary Crawford arrive at Mansfield Park with an audacious business proposal. But a surprising twist of fate—and the help of local legends Lizzie Bennett and Fitzwilliam Darcy—brings Fanny more complications than she ever expected and a life-altering realization about herself she never saw coming.

Pride and Premeditation is a romantic and entertaining page-turner, sure to delight readers of any genre.” —Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series 

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Smooth Read
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4.3
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Manslaughter Park was a smooth read from beginning to end. Fanny Price witnesses her uncle’s fall down the stairs and realizes his death is not just a horrible accident. She enlists her reluctant cousin Edmund to her aid in figuring out which of her relatives is a murderer.
There are so many mysteries to uncover at Mansfield Park from blackmail, art forgery, and now murder to keep Fanny and the reader busy trying to uncover the full extent of the families’ betrayals. Fanny’s character presence is much smaller than in Price’s other books. However, this meek and emotionally neglected character emerges into her own person to uncover the truth and face the consequences.
Price explores same sex relationships during this period with Fanny’s new friend, Mary. While Fanny can’t openly acknowledge the relationship for fear of being sent to an asylum for her “disturbed” feelings we still get to see sweet glimpses into their emerging feelings for each other. The book also paints a good view of the financial vulnerability women face during this time.
Lizzie Bennett and Mr. Darcy appear throughout the story to support Fanny and give her the support needed to see justice for her uncle. I like the tie in of their characters but do wish they could have been a larger part of the story.
Overall, this was another satisfying Jane Austen Murder Mystery revamp of the original story worth the read.
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