It is a truth universally acknowledged that every good mystery is in need of a brilliant sleuth. A Jane Austen-inspired murder mystery for fans of Richard Osman and Janice Hallett Hampshire, 1795. A young Jane Austen has her sights set on securing a marriage proposal from the dashing Tom Lefroy at a local ball. But when a shocking discovery is made - a milliner's lifeless body tucked away in a linen closet - Jane finds herself embroiled in an unexpected murder mystery. As she races against the clock to clear her beloved brother Georgy's name, Jane uses her sharp wits to navigate the treacherous waters of society, unmasking secrets and unearthing hidden motives along the way.