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sirissacgluten's review
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
It's 1820, and Emma & George Knightley are throwing a house party for an eclectic mix of Regency society that just happens to include some of Jane Austen's most famous characters. On the guest list are Elizabeth & Fitzwilliam Darcy and their son Jonathan, Anne & Frederick Wentworth, Fanny & Edmund Bertram, Marianne & Colonel Brandon, and Catherine & Henry Tilney's daughter, Juliet. The gathering is barely underway before the dastardly George Wickham crashes the party, revealing secret, sordid ties to more than just the Darcys. By the time Wickham turns up dead soon after, none of our beloved characters are above suspicion. Amidst the turmoil, Jonathan Darcy and Juliet Tilney form a next-generation alliance determined to uncover the truth.
3.75/5: The Murder of Mr. Wickham is a super fun fan-service mystery. I enjoyed the intricate effort behind bringing a bunch of Austen characters together -- even without suspending my disbelief, the story still felt believable. It was also DELIGHTFUL to read about Wickham getting his comeuppance! I think big Austenites will love this, and it has enough background information that casual Austen fans and those who are familiar with some or even none of her stories would still follow along and find something to like.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
3.75/5: The Murder of Mr. Wickham is a super fun fan-service mystery. I enjoyed the intricate effort behind bringing a bunch of Austen characters together -- even without suspending my disbelief, the story still felt believable. It was also DELIGHTFUL to read about Wickham getting his comeuppance! I think big Austenites will love this, and it has enough background information that casual Austen fans and those who are familiar with some or even none of her stories would still follow along and find something to like.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Murder, and Homophobia
Minor: Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Pregnancy
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