Being a Jane Austen Mystery Jane and the Twelve Days of Christmas, Book 12, (Paperback)

from JalenV

With Lord Harold Trowbridge unavailable, Ms. Barron offers gentle readers a kindred spirit in Raphael West, son of famous painter Benjamin West. Like the Gentleman Rogue, West values Jane Austen's intelligence. Because I looked him up, I know that Mr. West will live long enough that we may hope t...

from jennybeast

Very pleasing continuation of the Jane Austen Mystery series, one I have long enjoyed. Jane's voice remains consistent and the story is engaging, not least in the fascinating descriptions of Austen-era Christmas and 12th night celebrations. Festivities, trying familial situations, difficulties wi...

from rvhatha

I read the first couple of Stephanie Barron's Jane Austen mysteries years ago, but haven't kept up with it since then. It was a delight to return to her work with this latest novel; I'd forgotten how rich in detail about Regency England these books are. And the Christmas setting is delightful--it...

from khiemstra631

Jane Austen is back and detecting again in the north of England during the Twelve Days of Christmas. While visiting her parsimonious pastor brother James and his dour, hypochondriac wife, Mary, the entire Austen family is invited to spend Christmas afternoon and night at The Vynes, a nearby estat...

from ethel55

I completely enjoyed this mystery novel, once I settled in and became accustomed to it being about Jane, and not one of her heroines. The book takes place during the traditional twelve days, between Christmas and epiphany in the wintery Hampshire countryside. The Austen family is invited to a nea...