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Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor (Jane Austen, Bk 1)
Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor - Jane Austen, Bk 1
Author: Stephanie Barron
For everyone who loves Jane Austen...a marvelously entertaining new series that turns the incomparable author into an extraordinary sleuth! On a visit to the estate of her friend, the young and beautiful Isobel Payne, Countess of Scargrave, Jane bears witness to a tragedy. Isobel's husband--a gentleman of mature years--is felled by a mysterious ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780553575934
ISBN-10: 0553575937
Publication Date: 12/1/1996
Pages: 352
Rating:
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 141 ratings
Publisher: Crimeline
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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samanark avatar reviewed Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor (Jane Austen, Bk 1) on + 39 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 8
This is the first in a series to introduce Jane Austen as a sleuth. Author Stephanie Barron has created a series that captures the essence of Austen for the mystery novel audience. Readers who know Jane Austen through only her novels or the many movies/mini series out there (and not her letters, for example) may not always recognize Barron's blend of fact with fiction, but anyone familiar with Austen's biography will surely enjoy the imagination and cleverness of this series. Barron is true to Austen's character and life (as much as we know of it, anyway) and has written a solid mystery also. I enjoyed it.
reviewed Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor (Jane Austen, Bk 1) on + 16 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 7
Hungry for more Jane Austen novels? Unfortunately 6 is all we are left with, but Barron does a fabulous job of not only capturing the spirit of Jane Austen's times, but also bringing the people she loved to life and telling a fun and suspenseful story at the same time. I have read several books by other authors either writing sequels or modernizations, etc. of Jane's books and I have to say that so far Barron is my favorite author of this group. Despite several Jane Austen biographies, her family's justifiable desire to protect her privacy has kept Jane herself somewhat of a mystery to her fans. This series helps feed our desire to know more of Janes's ambitions, the time in which she lived, and her dearest family and friends. I really enjoyed this book and couldn't wait to read the rest of the series!
reviewed Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor (Jane Austen, Bk 1) on + 119 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 7
Barron by use of footnotes explains customs of the time that is not found in other novels. For instance, at the turn of the 19th century, prisoners were presumed guilty until proved innocent, barristers could not cross examine witnesses, solicitors prepared the case for trial and considered a tradesman while barristers appeared in court and retained their standing among the peerage. Well written and informative, highly recommend.
reviewed Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor (Jane Austen, Bk 1) on + 192 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Too wordy and slow. I will not be reading any more of the series.
TXGrobanite avatar reviewed Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor (Jane Austen, Bk 1) on + 270 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Favorite new series of mine. Based on diary entries found by Jane Austen's family members. The author even puts in footnotes as to what some of the terms mean and some historical facts. Wonderful reading. There are 8 books in the series so far...this is the first one. Kept me guessing almost until the end who did it.
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bookwormmama avatar reviewed Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor (Jane Austen, Bk 1) on + 29 more book reviews
I found this book boring and not very well-written. The author tries to imitate Austen's style, but it lacks finness and charm. I just couldn't get into it. The plot was complicated, too. I hope someone else has better luck with the series. If you're a fan of Austen-esque books, then you might enjoy it. Give it a try!
IlliniAlum83 avatar reviewed Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor (Jane Austen, Bk 1) on + 181 more book reviews
Loved, loved, loved this Book! Though I am not a fan of Jane Austen classics, this murder mystery is right up my alley.........even the finding of the historical letters from Jane to her sister's daughters that were edited by the author to create this mystery novel involved an archeological mystery of sorts (explained in the foreward in the book) !
The author's footnotes provide explanation to anyone not familiar with terms from the period so that shouldn't turn you off.
The only reason I didn't give this book 5 stars is that I reserve that rating for books that make a life-long impression on me.
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Combined my love of mysteries with my love of Jane Austen.
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Such fun! Fine details and forward moving plot!


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