Manslaughter Park

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In this queer retelling of the classic novel and third book in Tirzah Price's Jane Austen Murder Mystery series, Mansfield Park is the center of a deadly accident (or is it). Perfect for fans of the Lady Janies and Stalking Jack the Ripper.

Aspiring artist Fanny Price is an unwelcome guest at her uncle Sir Thomas Bertrams estate. Its his affection for Fanny thats keeping her from being forced out by her cousins Tom and Maria and nasty Aunt Norris, back to a home to which she never wants to return. But then Sir Thomas dies in a tragic accident inside his art emporium, and Fanny finds evidence of foul play that, if revealed, could further jeopardize her already precarious position.

Edmund, her best friend and secret crush, urges Fanny to keep quiet about her discovery, but Fanny cant ignore the truth: a murderer is among them.

Determined to find the killer, Fannys pursuit for justice has her wading into the Bertram family business, uncovering blackmail, and brushing with Londons high society when Henry and Mary Crawford arrive at Mansfield Park with an audacious business proposal. But a surprising twist of fateand the help of local legends Lizzie Bennett and Fitzwilliam Darcybrings Fanny more complications than she ever expected and a life-altering realization about herself she never saw coming.

Pride and Premeditationis a romantic and entertaining page-turner, sure to delight readers of any genre.Kerri Maniscalco, #1New York Timesbestselling author of theStalking Jack the Ripperseries

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"Choosing a less-popular Austen novel frees Price to take narrative risks and detours that enliven the proceedings. A high-concept mashup; series fans wont be disappointed." Kirkus Reviews Praise for Pride and Premeditation: Prices lively debut adds feminist twists in this reimagining of Jane AustensPride and Prejudice. A suspenseful and distinctive read." Booklist Prices YA debut is a clever, twisting murder mystery adaptation that will keep both Austen fans and newcomers on their toes. School Library Journal A slow-building tale of deception and struggle against societal bounds. Kirkus Reviews "Pride and Premeditationis aromantic and entertaining page-turner,sure to delight readers of any genre." Kerri Maniscalco, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series "Clever and witty, perfectly written, compulsively readable, and utterly unputdownable." Virginia Boecker, author ofAn Assassin's Guide to Love and Treason Praise for Sense and Second-Degree Murder "An absolute treat. A thrilling Regency romp worth investigating." Booklist An engaging mystery that will find a ready audience among Jane Austen fans. Kirkus Reviews A delightful reimagining of a classic that will be enjoyed by Jane Austen fans and mystery readers alike. School Library Journal

Author Bio

Tirzah Price holds an MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She has worked as an independent bookseller since 2011, and when not reading you'll likely find her knitting socks and thinking about narrative structure. This is her debut novel. Follow her on Twitter: @TirzahPrice.