A Jane Austen Society Mystery Reading Order
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Pride, Prejudice and Poison | 2019 | Buy |
| Death and Sensibility | 2021 | Buy |
Elizabeth Blake brings together two beloved traditions: the cozy mystery and Jane Austen fandom. Her A Jane Austen Society Mystery series follows amateur sleuths who move in literary circles, where book discussions and period costumes provide a genteel backdrop to surprisingly dark crimes. The books have an easy, warm quality that will appeal to anyone who likes their mysteries light on gore and heavy on atmosphere.
The series began in 2019 with Pride, Prejudice and Poison, and the second entry, Death and Sensibility, followed in 2021. Both titles playfully riff on Austen’s novel names, which gives you a good sense of the tone: affectionate, witty, and clearly written by someone who has spent a lot of time with Austen’s work. Readers who enjoy cozy mysteries with a literary or bookish angle will feel right at home.