# A Fortune Most Fatal, Vol. 1

By **Jessica Bull**

- ISBN-13: 9780241642122
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 464
- Published: 27 Mar 2025
- Language: en
- Price: £16.79 (new)
- Categories: Crime, Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Thrillers, Historical, Women Sleuths, Cozy, Amateur Sleuth

## About this book

Set in Kent in 1797, A Fortune Most Fatal is a historical mystery that reimagines the world of Jane Austen. When Jane travels to Godmersham Park to visit her estranged brother, Neddy, she finds him in a precarious position. As the heir to the wealthy Mrs. Knight, Neddy must maintain his benefactor's favor to secure his future. However, a mysterious young woman has arrived at the estate, and Jane suspects this stranger is an imposter intent on swindling the family inheritance.

This volume 1 entry functions as a gripping crime thriller featuring a capable amateur sleuth. As Jane investigates the newcomer, her search for the truth takes a dark and dangerous turn. This historical fiction novel blends elements of a cozy mystery with high-stakes tension, placing Jane in the center of a complex web of deception. She must solve the mystery to protect her family's fate and ensure her own survival.

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