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Murder at Longbourn : A Mystery by Tracy Kiely (2009, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSt. Martin's Press
ISBN-100312537565
ISBN-139780312537562
eBay Product ID (ePID)72450250
Product Key Features
Book TitleMurder at Longbourn : a Mystery
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicThrillers / General, Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths, Mystery & Detective / General, Food, Lodging & Transportation / Bed & Breakfast
Publication Year2009
GenreTravel, Fiction
AuthorTracy Kiely
Book SeriesElizabeth Parker Mysteries Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight14.8 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2009-012724
Reviews"The biggest accomplishment of Kiely's debut novel is that it leaves the reader wanting more. Amateur sleuth Elizabeth Parker and her odd assortment of friends and family are ripe for a series. Although the author delves quite deeply into her characters' lives, there's still much to learn. Jane Austen fans will thoroughly enjoy this cerebral mystery."- RT Book Reviews (4 Stars) "The author avoids the many temptations this type of book offers....What she offers instead is a group of refreshingly civilized characters who work sensibly together and whom we come to care about as the story develops along the exact lines we hope it will. It's a great introduction to what is promised to be a new series."-- The Denver Post "Jane Austen fans will welcome Kiely's spirited debut...an engaging adventure that will hopefully be but the first of many."-- Publishers Weekly "Tracy Kiely weaves her old-fashioned murder mystery with a modern sensibility and the sort of humorous observations about the human character that I love….those who love good writing, well-drawn characters, a solid mystery plot that is hard to solve, and Austenesque overtones, will enjoy this book as much as I did."-Jane Austen's World "Thoroughly amusing and satisfying...the perfect opener to a new mystery series."-- Jane Austen Regency World "A plucky heroine, a brooding love interest, and a spectacular setting all combine to make Kiely's debut a must-read for fans of both Jane Austen and cozy mysteries.--The Public Library of Cincinnati and Howard County, When Elizabeth Parker finds herself single and alone for the holidays, she jumps at an invite from her aunt Winnie to attend a How to Host a Murder Party at Winnie's new Jane Austen-inspired bed-and-breakfast on Cape Cod. Though many of the crowd at Winnie's are older, there are two handsome young men who provide a distraction: British playboy Daniel turns Elizabeth's head with his suave charm, but she's irritated by the presence of her childhood nemesis, Peter. The participants gather, but when the lights go out for the fake murder, a real one occurs: Gerald Ramsey, a surly local businessman, is shot dead. Ramsey was aggressively pushing Winnie to sell her B and B to him-and putting pressure on her by going to the local zoning board-which makes Winnie the prime suspect in his murder. Certain that her aunt isn't the killer, Elizabeth sets out to clear her. With echoes of Jane Austen's characters sure to delight readers, Kiely's first novel offers up a satisfying mystery and a charming heroine., "It is a truth universally acknowledged that the long-dead Jane Austen remains a driving force in the lives of many authors. Such is the case--to the benefit of those who delight in the cozy mystery--with Tracy Kiely's debut novel, Murder at Longbourn ....Kiely pays homage to the traditional mystery in this Christie-worthy puzzle, in which you're sure to fall in love not only with the old Cape Cod setting but also with the author's witty take on the old-fashioned whodunit."-- Richmond Times-Dispatch "The author avoids the many temptations this type of book offers....What she offers instead is a group of refreshingly civilized characters who work sensibly together and whom we come to care about as the story develops along the exact lines we hope it will. It's a great introduction to what is promised to be a new series."-- The Denver Post "With echoes of Jane Austen's characters sure to delight readers, Kiely's first novel offers up a satisfying mystery and a charming heroine."-- Booklist "The biggest accomplishment of Kiely's debut novel is that it leaves the reader wanting more. Amateur sleuth Elizabeth Parker and her odd assortment of friends and family are ripe for a series. Although the author delves quite deeply into her characters' lives, there's still much to learn. Jane Austen fans will thoroughly enjoy this cerebral mystery."- RT Book Reviews (4 stars) "Tracy Kiely weaves her old-fashioned murder mystery with a modern sensibility and the sort of humorous observations about the human character that I love….those who love good writing, well-drawn characters, a solid mystery plot that is hard to solve, and Austenesque overtones, will enjoy this book as much as I did."-Jane Austen's World "Thoroughly amusing and satisfying...the perfect opener to a new mystery series."-- Jane Austen Regency World, "Jane Austen fans will welcome Kiely's spirited debut...an engaging adventure that will hopefully be but the first of many."--Publishers Weekly"A winner! This book belongs on your must-read list."-- Donna Andrews,New YorkTimesbestselling author ofSwan for the Money ?Murder at Longbourn is a mystery that will charm fans of cozies and Jane Austen both. Treat yourself to a mini-vacation with Tracy Kiely's debut novel.'--Elaine Viets, author ofKiller Cuts?Murder at Longbourn is a witty mystery that will tickle your intellect and make you smile. Tracy Kiely adds an engaging new voice to the mystery scene.'--Denise Swanson, National bestselling author of the Scumble River Mysteries?Urbane, civilized, and delightful. Fans of Jane Austen will be enthralled.'--Carolyn Hart, author ofDeath Walked In , When Elizabeth Parker finds herself single and alone for the holidays, she jumps at an invite from her aunt Winnie to attend a How to Host a Murder Party at Winnie's new Jane Austen-inspired bed-and-breakfast on Cape Cod. Though many of the crowd at Winnie's are older, there are two handsome young men who provide a distraction: British playboy Daniel turns Elizabeth's head with his suave charm, but she's irritated by the presence of her childhood nemesis, Peter. The participants gather, but when the lights go out for the fake murder, a real one occurs: Gerald Ramsey, a surly local businessman, is shot dead. Ramsey was aggressively pushing Winnie to sell her B and B to him--and putting pressure on her by going to the local zoning board--which makes Winnie the prime suspect in his murder. Certain that her aunt isn't the killer, Elizabeth sets out to clear her. With echoes of Jane Austen's characters sure to delight readers, Kiely's first novel offers up a satisfying mystery and a charming, "The biggest accomplishment of Kiely's debut novel is that it leaves the reader wanting more. Amateur sleuth Elizabeth Parker and her odd assortment of friends and family are ripe for a series. Although the author delves quite deeply into her characters' lives, there's still much to learn. Jane Austen fans will thoroughly enjoy this cerebral mystery."-Romantic Times BookREVIEWS(4 Stars) "Jane Austen fans will welcome Kiely's spirited debut...an engaging adventure that will hopefully be but the first of many."--Publishers Weekly "Tracy Kiely weaves her old-fashioned murder mystery with a modern sensibility and the sort of humorous observations about the human character that I love….those who love good writing, well-drawn characters, a solid mystery plot that is hard to solve, and Austenesque overtones, will enjoy this book as much as I did."-Jane Austen's World "A plucky heroine, a brooding love interest, and a spectacular setting all combine to make Kiely's debut a must-read for fans of both Jane Austen and cozy mysteries.--The Public Library of Cincinnati and Howard County "A winner! This book belongs on your must-read list."-- Donna Andrews,New YorkTimesbestselling author ofSwan for the Money "Murder at Longbourn is a mystery that will charm fans of cozies and Jane Austen both. Treat yourself to a mini-vacation with Tracy Kiely's debut novel."--Elaine Viets, author ofKiller Cuts, "The biggest accomplishment of Kiely's debut novel is that it leaves the reader wanting more. Amateur sleuth Elizabeth Parker and her odd assortment of friends and family are ripe for a series. Although the author delves quite deeply into her characters' lives, there's still much to learn. Jane Austen fans will thoroughly enjoy this cerebral mystery."-Romantic Times BookREVIEWS(4 Stars) "The author avoids the many temptations this type of book offers....What she offers instead is a group of refreshingly civilized characters who work sensibly together and whom we come to care about as the story develops along the exact lines we hope it will. It's a great introduction to what is promised to be a new series."--The Denver Post "Jane Austen fans will welcome Kiely's spirited debut...an engaging adventure that will hopefully be but the first of many."--Publishers Weekly "Tracy Kiely weaves her old-fashioned murder mystery with a modern sensibility and the sort of humorous observations about the human character that I love….those who love good writing, well-drawn characters, a solid mystery plot that is hard to solve, and Austenesque overtones, will enjoy this book as much as I did."-Jane Austen's World "A plucky heroine, a brooding love interest, and a spectacular setting all combine to make Kiely's debut a must-read for fans of both Jane Austen and cozy mysteries.--The Public Library of Cincinnati and Howard County "A winner! This book belongs on your must-read list."-- Donna Andrews,New YorkTimesbestselling author ofSwan for the Money "Murder at Longbourn is a mystery that will charm fans of cozies and Jane Austen both. Treat yourself to a mini-vacation with Tracy Kiely's debut novel."--Elaine Viets, author ofKiller Cuts, "A winner! This book belongs on your must-read list."-- Donna Andrews,New YorkTimesbestselling author ofSwan for the Money "Murder at Longbourn is a mystery that will charm fans of cozies and Jane Austen both. Treat yourself to a mini-vacation with Tracy Kiely's debut novel."--Elaine Viets, author ofKiller Cuts"Murder at Longbourn is a witty mystery that will tickle your intellect and make you smile. Tracy Kiely adds an engaging new voice to the mystery scene."--Denise Swanson, National bestselling author of the Scumble River Mysteries"Urbane, civilized, and delightful. Fans of Jane Austen will be enthralled."--Carolyn Hart, author ofDeath Walked In , When Elizabeth Parker finds herself single and alone for the holidays, she jumps at an invite from her aunt Winnie to attend a How to Host a Murder Party at Winnie�s new Jane Austen�inspired bed-and-breakfast on Cape Cod. Though many of the crowd at Winnie�s are older, there are two handsome young men who provide a distraction: British playboy Daniel turns Elizabeth�s head with his suave charm, but she�s irritated by the presence of her childhood nemesis, Peter. The participants gather, but when the lights go out for the fake murder, a real one occurs: Gerald Ramsey, a surly local businessman, is shot dead. Ramsey was aggressively pushing Winnie to sell her B and B to him�and putting pressure on her by going to the local zoning board�which makes Winnie the prime suspect in his murder. Certain that her aunt isn�t the killer, Elizabeth sets out to clear her. With echoes of Jane Austen�s characters sure to delight readers, Kiely�s first novel offers up a satisfying mystery and a charming heroine., "The biggest accomplishment of Kiely's debut novel is that it leaves the reader wanting more. Amateur sleuth Elizabeth Parker and her odd assortment of friends and family are ripe for a series. Although the author delves quite deeply into her characters' lives, there's still much to learn. Jane Austen fans will thoroughly enjoy this cerebral mystery."-Romantic Times BookREVIEWS(4 Stars) "Jane Austen fans will welcome Kiely's spirited debut...an engaging adventure that will hopefully be but the first of many."--Publishers Weekly "A plucky heroine, a brooding love interest, and a spectacular setting all combine to make Kiely's debut a must-read for fans of both Jane Austen and cozy mysteries.--The Public Library of Cincinnati and Howard County "A winner! This book belongs on your must-read list."-- Donna Andrews,New YorkTimesbestselling author ofSwan for the Money "Murder at Longbourn is a mystery that will charm fans of cozies and Jane Austen both. Treat yourself to a mini-vacation with Tracy Kiely's debut novel."--Elaine Viets, author ofKiller Cuts"Murder at Longbourn is a witty mystery that will tickle your intellect and make you smile. Tracy Kiely adds an engaging new voice to the mystery scene."--Denise Swanson, National bestselling author of the Scumble River Mysteries"Urbane, civilized, and delightful. Fans of Jane Austen will be enthralled."--Carolyn Hart, author ofDeath Walked In, It is a truth universally acknowledged that the long-dead Jane Austen remains a driving force in the lives of many authors. Such is the case -- to the benefit of those who delight in the cozy mystery -- with Tracy Kiely''s debut novel, Murder at Longbourn (308 pages, Minotaur Books, $24.99).Elizabeth Parker has broken up with her philandering boyfriend and has accepted an invitation to travel from her Northern Virginia home to Cape Cod, where her great-aunt Winnie Reynolds has opened a bed-and-breakfast. There, Elizabeth hopes to spend a quiet New Year''s weekend reading -- she and Winnie are rabid Austen fans -- and helping Winnie with a dinner-theater murder party.But the party comes to an abrupt end when a real murder takes place; the reader''s mind shifts from Austen to Agatha Christie as Winnie comes under suspicion -- the odious victim had designs on her inn -- and Elizabeth labors to identify the real killer.Kiely pays homage to the traditional mystery in this Christie-worthy puzzle, in which you''re sure to fall in love not only with the old Cape Cod setting but also with the author''s witty take on the old-fashioned whodunit.
Dewey Edition22
Series Volume Number1
Dewey Decimal813/.6
SynopsisA die-hard fan of Jane Austen novels and the traditional English mystery, Tracy Kiely has combined elements of both for this truly delightful and witty debut. Planning New Year's resolutions to rid her life of all things unhealthy, Elizabeth Parker has dumped fatty foods, processed sugar, and her two-timing boyfriend. Indeed, the invitation to join her Aunt Winnie for a How to Host a Murder Party on New Year's Eve at Winnie's new Cape Cod B and B comes just in time. But when the local wealthy miser ends up the unscripted victim, Elizabeth must unearth old secrets and new motives in order to clear her beloved aunt ofsuspicion. The suspects include the town gossip, a haughty rich woman, and an antiques business owner much enamored of his benefactress, a Mrs. Kristell Dubois. If that isn't bad enough, Elizabeth must also contend with her childhood nemesis, Peter McGowan---a man she suspects has only matured in chronological years---and her suspicions about his family's interest in Winnie's inn. Yesterday, her only worry was of ever finding her Mr. Darcy. Now she has a murder to solve. Is it any wonder her resolution to achieve inner poise is in tatters? By reimagining characters and themes lifted from the treasured classic Pride and Prejudice , and crafting an expert, intricate mystery, Tracy Kiely has brought to life something very special: a new cozy series that is clever, vibrant, and utterly disarming.
LC Classification NumberPS3611.I4453M87 2009
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