A Very Vexing Murder

Paperback Published on: 05/03/2026
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Synopsis

Loving The Other Bennet Sister? Don't miss this unputdownable and deliciously witty cozy crime caper set in the world of Jane Austen's Emma!

'Great fun and with more twists than a very twisty thing. Recommended!' Reader review, 5 stars

Harriet Smith. Companion. Wallflower. Sleuth?

Mrs Churchill is convinced someone is trying to kill her. As if she didn't have enough to vex her, she fears that lowly Jane Fairfax has won the heart of her nephew, Frank.

She hires Emma Woodhouse's secretly devious companion Harriet Smith to break up the relationship and uncover who wants her dead.

As Harriet's list of suspects grows, will she prevent the worst from happening? And will she avoid falling for the charming Frank Churchill herself?

An utterly charming cozy crime mystery set in the world of Jane Austen's Emma, perfect for fans of Janice Hadlow, Richard Osman, Rhys Bowen or Bridgerton.

'A giant dollop of wicked humour, all delivered in an absolute page-turner. Would love to read a follow on!' Caroline Corcoran, bestselling author of Tiny Daggers

Readers are getting out their smelling salts for this deliciously fun debut!

'Emma Woodhouse would be shocked and amazed. I absolutely loved this book!' Reader review, 5 stars
'A Very Entertaining Book! . . . witty, clever and rich with adventure!' Reader review, 5 stars
'Witty, clever and rich with adventure!Great fun!' Reader review, 5 stars

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Atlantic Books
  • ISBN: 9781805464181
  • Number of pages: 432
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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A Very Vexing Murder
A bit too confusing for this Austen lover
Harriet Smith Investigates #1 A Very Vexing Murder by Lucy Andrew I will always adore the works of Jane Austen and I've seen most of the movies devoted... READ MORE
marilyn wiese
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
A Very Vexing Murder
A Regency cozy mystery
I have read other Jane Austen inspired novels and enjoyed hearing more from her minor characters, for instance Rachel Parris’ excellent ‘Introducing Mrs Co... READ MORE
Sophie Artemis
A Very Vexing Murder
A Very Entertaining Regency Read!
A very entertaining read from an author whose considerable expertise in English literature, creative writing, Austen and crime fiction shines through on ev... READ MORE
Hayley
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A Very Vexing Murder
A smart, charming mystery with wit and warmth
A Very Vexing Murder is a witty, charming debut from Lucy Andrew. I enjoyed this playful, cosy crime mystery which keeps you guessing right to the end.... READ MORE
Johanne Butler
A Very Vexing Murder
Couldn't put it down!
I read this book in one weekend and absolutely loved it. The story is paced so well and kept me turning the pages to see what Harriet would uncover next! T... READ MORE
Ben McGrae
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A Very Vexing Murder
A Very Vexing Murder
It is a truth universally acknowledged that an interesting book in possession of too many pages must be in want of a more ruthless editor. A Very Vexatious... READ MORE
Brendon Gore
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A Very Vexing Murder
cosy whodunnit
I loved this!The writer does a great job of setting the book in the world of Jane Austen’s Emma, reworking the characters and parts of the original novel i... READ MORE
Laura Freeman
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
A Very Vexing Murder
A Very Entertaining Cosy Crime!
As an Austen fan I hoped to love this reimagining of Austen's Emma and I did! It has all the nods to the plot that fans of the Regency author require, yet ... READ MORE
Shaney Lloyd
A Very Vexing Murder
Be less Emma. Be more Harriet...
First, a swift disclaimer: I have a family tie to this debut author so promised myself, before turning a single page, that any review I gave would be scrup... READ MORE
Timothy Hamblin