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shelvesofstarlight's review
4.0
This book was everything I thought that it would be, it was a great mystery that just completely re-immersed me into the wonderful world of Pride and Prejudice (which you should all know I love with my whole heart by now).
The characters, some of whom we already know and love from Austen's work, were wonderfully written and the new additions made by the author slotted into the world of Rosings and Hunsford seamlessly. I really enjoyed how we got to see all the different servants that made up the household of Rosings and how they all added to the mystery with the information they had at their disposal. I really enjoyed seeing Marry Bennet as, just as is said in the novel, she is often overlooked and while I love Lizzie and Jane I think that I relate to Mary on some level too. Plus, the friendship she developed with Anne De Bough was so sweet to watch unfold and provide some light to this murder mystery.
The mystery itself was well constructed and I really enjoyed how it all slowly came together as we received small pieces of information from the investigation and then it all came together in the end to form a very satisfying conclusion. I loved how the plot called back to the original material by mentioning events form the book as well ash entailing of the Longbourne estate, smothering which is a source of conflict in the regional book too. I particularly liked how they were several layers to the story and that the killer wasn't someone you'd initially expect, I do love a good twist!
The writing was very enjoyable and I really felt transported back into the regency era set amongst the backdrop of Pride and Prejudice. Annette Purdey Pugh clearly knows her stuff and is able to create a wonderful narrative out of it!
I was kindly provided with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review as part of a blog tour.
The characters, some of whom we already know and love from Austen's work, were wonderfully written and the new additions made by the author slotted into the world of Rosings and Hunsford seamlessly. I really enjoyed how we got to see all the different servants that made up the household of Rosings and how they all added to the mystery with the information they had at their disposal. I really enjoyed seeing Marry Bennet as, just as is said in the novel, she is often overlooked and while I love Lizzie and Jane I think that I relate to Mary on some level too. Plus, the friendship she developed with Anne De Bough was so sweet to watch unfold and provide some light to this murder mystery.
The mystery itself was well constructed and I really enjoyed how it all slowly came together as we received small pieces of information from the investigation and then it all came together in the end to form a very satisfying conclusion. I loved how the plot called back to the original material by mentioning events form the book as well ash entailing of the Longbourne estate, smothering which is a source of conflict in the regional book too. I particularly liked how they were several layers to the story and that the killer wasn't someone you'd initially expect, I do love a good twist!
The writing was very enjoyable and I really felt transported back into the regency era set amongst the backdrop of Pride and Prejudice. Annette Purdey Pugh clearly knows her stuff and is able to create a wonderful narrative out of it!
I was kindly provided with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review as part of a blog tour.
samhend101's review
5.0
4.5* Not what I expected, but better.
Collins is murdered and Bennet is the prime suspect.
Mary and Anne become friendly, despite Lady C's irritation with the Bennets.
There are various new characters, a couple of small side stories to fill it out.
The main characters seem to be the investigators.
As far as the audiobook goes, it was well done. Not a narrator I would like to listen to again, but was perfect for this story.
Collins is murdered and Bennet is the prime suspect.
Mary and Anne become friendly, despite Lady C's irritation with the Bennets.
There are various new characters, a couple of small side stories to fill it out.
The main characters seem to be the investigators.
As far as the audiobook goes, it was well done. Not a narrator I would like to listen to again, but was perfect for this story.
melaniemm89's review
4.0
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!
As sequel of sorts to Pride and Prejudice, A Murder at Rosings focuses on a murder investigation. The victim? Mr Collins (not surprised at the choice there). The weapon? A paper knife. The culprit? To be confirmed...
Currently re-reading P&P, I really enjoyed having another story focusing on the side characters. However, it also highlighted the different writing style. While I really liked reading this story, I would often compare the different speech patterns. Similarly, I thought that the author made (overall) Lady Catherine de Bourgh, shall I say "nicer", than she was in the original book.
If you love anything P&P, and murder mysteries, you will really enjoy A Murder at Rosings, and who knows, you might guess whodunnit.
As sequel of sorts to Pride and Prejudice, A Murder at Rosings focuses on a murder investigation. The victim? Mr Collins (not surprised at the choice there). The weapon? A paper knife. The culprit? To be confirmed...
Currently re-reading P&P, I really enjoyed having another story focusing on the side characters. However, it also highlighted the different writing style. While I really liked reading this story, I would often compare the different speech patterns. Similarly, I thought that the author made (overall) Lady Catherine de Bourgh, shall I say "nicer", than she was in the original book.
If you love anything P&P, and murder mysteries, you will really enjoy A Murder at Rosings, and who knows, you might guess whodunnit.
hedwigsaardvark's review
3.0
An interesting regency murder mystery, which uses the Hunsford based characters from Pride and Prejudice.
The odious Mr Collins, Rector of Hunsford is found stabbed to death in Lady Catherine de Bourgh’s garden,
The prime suspect is Mr Bennet, who was overheard arguing with Mr Collins over the entail of Longbourn in the days before the murder was committed – and who stands to benefit more than anyone from the Rector’s death.
However, scandalous goings on at Rosing, mean that there are many avenues to investigate.
An entertaining read
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I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review. All views expressed are my own.
The odious Mr Collins, Rector of Hunsford is found stabbed to death in Lady Catherine de Bourgh’s garden,
The prime suspect is Mr Bennet, who was overheard arguing with Mr Collins over the entail of Longbourn in the days before the murder was committed – and who stands to benefit more than anyone from the Rector’s death.
However, scandalous goings on at Rosing, mean that there are many avenues to investigate.
An entertaining read
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I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review. All views expressed are my own.
redfishstarfish's review
3.0
A Murder at Rosings is an imaginative mystery set after the events of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, filled with intrigue, misdirects, and characters that you love to hate. The writing style fits perfectly with the style of the period, close to that of Austen's original book, adding to the authenticity of the story, without seeming as if it is an imitation.
The characters themselves do not stray unbelievably from the pre-established personalities. Character development is somewhat lacking, although this is not the main focus of the book so does not distract too much from it.
There are moments in the book that appear to foreshadow towards something later on, but have no further relevancy to the plot, and seem almost unnecessary to the plot, they do not serve to add anything to character either.
As well as this, the description given of the book is misleading, Mary does little in terms of investigation, this is done primarily by the main character Robert Archer, and has less time as the focal character in the novel than Archer, despite the description focusing largely in her with no mention of Archer. Archer himself is well established and a likeable, three-dimensional character who provides an interesting perspective on the events of the book.
A content warning for sexual assault could be added.
Overall, the mystery is compelling with enough twists to not be completely predictable, and well written with believable characters and motives.
The characters themselves do not stray unbelievably from the pre-established personalities. Character development is somewhat lacking, although this is not the main focus of the book so does not distract too much from it.
There are moments in the book that appear to foreshadow towards something later on, but have no further relevancy to the plot, and seem almost unnecessary to the plot, they do not serve to add anything to character either.
As well as this, the description given of the book is misleading, Mary does little in terms of investigation, this is done primarily by the main character Robert Archer, and has less time as the focal character in the novel than Archer, despite the description focusing largely in her with no mention of Archer. Archer himself is well established and a likeable, three-dimensional character who provides an interesting perspective on the events of the book.
A content warning for sexual assault could be added.
Overall, the mystery is compelling with enough twists to not be completely predictable, and well written with believable characters and motives.
beckys_book_blog's review
4.0
I love murder mysteries and I'm also a fan of Pride and Prejudice so I was very excited to be accepted for this book tour. The perfect combination for a book!
I wasn't disappointed! The story starts when the local rector of Hunsford Mr Collins is found stabbed to death outside Lady Catherines house (Rosings.) Mary Bennett is staying at the vicarage with her father and he quickly becomes the prime suspect.
Mr Bennett was last seen arguing with Mr Collins (his cousin) and had the most to gain from his death. The local magistrate and constable are called in to investigate.
They slowly question everybody working at Rosings: servants, footmen and maids until they manage to unravel the series of events that happened on the night. Mary has a secret however. Could it be enough to clear her father of the crime?
I loved the style of writing in this book and the atmosphere of rural England in the 19th century. I really enjoyed finding out more about some of the characters from the original novel. Mary Bennett and Anne de Bourgh don't feature much in Pride and Prejudice so it was interesting to get to know them better.
I also love all the nitty gritty parts about the servants including their daily tasks and where they slept in the house!
The murder mystery was fab and the slow reveal kept me turning the pages. There were several twists in the story which I didn't guess either.
Overall a very enjoyable read that I would definitely recommend to fans of murder mysteries and Pride and Prejudice.
I wasn't disappointed! The story starts when the local rector of Hunsford Mr Collins is found stabbed to death outside Lady Catherines house (Rosings.) Mary Bennett is staying at the vicarage with her father and he quickly becomes the prime suspect.
Mr Bennett was last seen arguing with Mr Collins (his cousin) and had the most to gain from his death. The local magistrate and constable are called in to investigate.
They slowly question everybody working at Rosings: servants, footmen and maids until they manage to unravel the series of events that happened on the night. Mary has a secret however. Could it be enough to clear her father of the crime?
I loved the style of writing in this book and the atmosphere of rural England in the 19th century. I really enjoyed finding out more about some of the characters from the original novel. Mary Bennett and Anne de Bourgh don't feature much in Pride and Prejudice so it was interesting to get to know them better.
I also love all the nitty gritty parts about the servants including their daily tasks and where they slept in the house!
The murder mystery was fab and the slow reveal kept me turning the pages. There were several twists in the story which I didn't guess either.
Overall a very enjoyable read that I would definitely recommend to fans of murder mysteries and Pride and Prejudice.
chapter1_page1's review
3.0
⭐️ 3.5 ⭐️
A beautifully written novel by Annette Purdey Pugh. The story follows on from events in Pride and Prejudice, with prose faithfully and skilfully mirroring that of Jane Austen. Filled with gloriously descriptive period detail, the author captures the atmosphere of the Regency era perfectly.
Featuring a cast of authentic, well developed characters and enough twists and turns to keep you on your toes.
An entertaining fusion of a good old-fashioned murder mystery, married together with a historical period drama makes A Murder at Rosings a thoroughly enjoyable read.
Many thanks to Honno Press and Annette Purdey Pugh for the gifted copy, in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
A beautifully written novel by Annette Purdey Pugh. The story follows on from events in Pride and Prejudice, with prose faithfully and skilfully mirroring that of Jane Austen. Filled with gloriously descriptive period detail, the author captures the atmosphere of the Regency era perfectly.
Featuring a cast of authentic, well developed characters and enough twists and turns to keep you on your toes.
An entertaining fusion of a good old-fashioned murder mystery, married together with a historical period drama makes A Murder at Rosings a thoroughly enjoyable read.
Many thanks to Honno Press and Annette Purdey Pugh for the gifted copy, in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
mickysbookworm's review
5.0
A classic period drama.
Excellently written. Very sympathetic to the working and speech of the era it is supposed to be written about.
I loved all the characters and the intrigue behind the story. So many twists and turns I genuinely didn’t know where it was going to end.
Read this book if you want a none stop thrilling read!
5 star from me.
Excellently written. Very sympathetic to the working and speech of the era it is supposed to be written about.
I loved all the characters and the intrigue behind the story. So many twists and turns I genuinely didn’t know where it was going to end.
Read this book if you want a none stop thrilling read!
5 star from me.
vesper1931's review
4.0
A Pride and Prejudice sequel where Lady Catherine de Bourgh one early morning discovers the body of Mr Collins in her garden. It is up to the magistrate, Sir John Bright, and Robert Archer, the village constable to investigate. With Mr Bennet at Hunsford on business with Mr Collins, accompanied by Mary, circumstances make him the prime suspect.
An enjoyable variation but I didn't care for the ending, and I did hope that it would be Mary that did some of the investigation
Another story where Mary wrongly wears glasses
An enjoyable variation but I didn't care for the ending, and I did hope that it would be Mary that did some of the investigation
Another story where Mary wrongly wears glasses
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