Synopses & Reviews
A thrilling story of murder and betrayal filled with the scandal, wit, and intrigue characteristic of Austens classic novelsFitzwilliam Darcy is devastated. The joy of his recent wedding has been cut short by the news of the sudden death of his fathers beloved cousin, Samuel Darcy. Elizabeth and Darcy travel to Dorset, a popular Regency resort area, to pay their respects to the well-traveled and eccentric Samuel. But this is no summer holiday. Danger bubbles beneath Dorsets peaceful surface as strange and foreboding events begin to occur. Several of Samuels ancient treasures go missing, and then his body itself disappears. As Darcy and Elizabeth investigate this mystery and unravel its tangled ties to the haunting legends of Dark Dorset, the legendary couples love is put to the test when sinister forces strike close to home. Some secrets should remain secrets, but Darcy will do all he can to find answerseven if it means meeting his own end in the damp depths of a newly dug grave.
With malicious villains, dramatic revelations and heroic gestures, The Mysterious Death of Mr. Darcy will keep Austen fans turning the pages right up until its dramatic conclusion.
About the Author
Regina Jeffers is a veteran of the English classroom and Jane Austen enthusiast. A Time Warner Star Teacher and Martha Holden Jennings Scholar, Jeffers often serves as a language arts consultant.