Murder at Netherfield Park

Murder at Netherfield Park

Book 1 of The Elizabeth & Darcy Regency Mystery Series
by Louisa Fenwick

A fashionable house party.
A sudden death.
And a truth far more dangerous than scandal.

When a respected gentleman is found dead in the library at Netherfield Park, society is quick to accept a convenient verdict. Apoplexy, they say. A tragic but natural end, best forgotten as discreetly as possible.

Elizabeth Bennet is not so easily convinced.

Noticing details others dismiss—a half-eaten ratafia cake, a bitter scent that lingers too long—Elizabeth begins asking questions no young lady ought to ask. Her suspicions draw the reluctant attention of Fitzwilliam Darcy, a man determined to preserve order, propriety, and reputations—even as the evidence quietly contradicts them all.

Forced into an uneasy partnership, Elizabeth and Darcy investigate in secret, navigating forged debts, manipulated inheritances, and a web of resentment hidden beneath impeccable manners. As their inquiry deepens, so does their mutual irritation and their undeniable attraction fueled by sharp wit, late-night debates, and the dangerous thrill of uncovering the truth.

But in a world where appearances matter more than justice, exposing a murderer may come at a higher cost than either of them expects.

Witty, atmospheric, and deliciously suspenseful, Murder at Netherfield Park is a cosy Regency mystery filled with clever clues, slow-burn romance, and Austen-inspired charm. Once Elizabeth Bennet learns to question the most convenient answers, she discovers it is an unlikely habit and one she has no intention of giving up.