Jane and the Wandering Eye: Being the Third Jane Austen Mystery
by Stephanie Barron | Mystery & Thrillers | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 0553102044 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 0553102044 Global Overview for this book
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YA-Jane Austen, who cleverly solved crimes in Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor (1997) and Jane and the Man of the Cloth (1997, both Bantam), once again finds herself in the role of detective. During the Christmas season in Bath, she accepts the job of observing the movements of Lady Desdemona, who has come there to escape the attentions of an unwanted suitor, and reporting them to the young woman's uncle, Lord Harold Trowbridge. Jane is more than a little bored and looks forward to the intrigue she is sure will follow Lord Harold's request. Then, while famous actor Hugh Conyngham entertains guests, his theater manager is murdered and a portrait of an eye is found on the body. Jane must turn sleuth when Desdemona's brother is wrongfully accused of the crime. Real historical figures, characters from the other Jane Austen mysteries, and footnotes from the "editor" give a tone of authenticity to this mystery that is filled with elements of mistaken identity, revenge, and betrayal. Jane must use all of her wits to navigate the sinister world in which she finds herself. Her wry observations and sleuthing abilities will please her fans and readers interested in history blended with mystery.
YA-Jane Austen, who cleverly solved crimes in Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor (1997) and Jane and the Man of the Cloth (1997, both Bantam), once again finds herself in the role of detective. During the Christmas season in Bath, she accepts the job of observing the movements of Lady Desdemona, who has come there to escape the attentions of an unwanted suitor, and reporting them to the young woman's uncle, Lord Harold Trowbridge. Jane is more than a little bored and looks forward to the intrigue she is sure will follow Lord Harold's request. Then, while famous actor Hugh Conyngham entertains guests, his theater manager is murdered and a portrait of an eye is found on the body. Jane must turn sleuth when Desdemona's brother is wrongfully accused of the crime. Real historical figures, characters from the other Jane Austen mysteries, and footnotes from the "editor" give a tone of authenticity to this mystery that is filled with elements of mistaken identity, revenge, and betrayal. Jane must use all of her wits to navigate the sinister world in which she finds herself. Her wry observations and sleuthing abilities will please her fans and readers interested in history blended with mystery.
Journal Entry 2 by shaunesay at 2011 BookCrossing Convention in -- Mail or by hand-rings, RABCK, meetings, etc, Virginia USA on Saturday, April 2, 2011
Released 13 yrs ago (4/2/2011 UTC) at 2011 BookCrossing Convention in -- Mail or by hand-rings, RABCK, meetings, etc, Virginia USA
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Sending off to BC in DC for the book buffets. Wish I could be there! :)
I found this great book on the book buffet tables at the BC Convention, thanks for setting it free for me to find! I am looking forward to reading it and then passing it on.
Releasing as a selection from the Mystery/Thriller VBB, Happy Reading!
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