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Set on Christmas Eve 1814, the novel follows Jane Austen as she joins the Chute family at the ancestral home, The Vyne, for the twelfth installment of Being a Jane Austen Mystery. A holiday gathering turns grim when a guest dies under suspicious circumstances. Jane, armed with her keen observation and love of puzzles, must sift through charades, parlor games, and old rivalries to uncover the killer before another guest is struck.
The story blends historical detail—such as Napoleon’s exile and the Treaty of Ghent—with nostalgic charm, providing readers with a murder mystery that feels both period‑accurate and timeless.
As the guests lie bound by snow and secrecy, Jane’s investigation highlights the complexities of upper‑class society and the sharp wit required to solve a crime in the closed circle of the elite.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Stephanie Barron
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