Jane and the Canterbury Tale

“The incomparable Stephanie Barron spins an irresistible tale as she ventures once more into the glittering world of the Regency. Featuring Lord Byron at his maddest, baddest, and most dangerous to know, Barron’s latest has Jane Austen crossing swords with England’s most notorious poet in mesmerizing style. From its deftly crafted mystery to its pitch-perfect Regency tone, this book is a delight.”

—Deanna Raybourn

“Take two literary titans, one Prince Regent, a dead debutante, and nineteenth-century Brighton … and you have the perfect set-up for sleuthing. Another fabulous adventure with Jane Austen!”

—Lauren Willig

“Superb … Barron’s ability to capture Austen’s tone helps make this series one of the more literary and enjoyable of the pseudo-Austen oeuvre.”

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Publishers Weekly
(starred)

“[The] writing is so joyous and clever and entertaining that it might have been written by the great Austen herself.”

—The Denver Post

“Barron does an admirable job not only with the [Jane Austen] mysteries, but also in mimicking Austen’s style.”

—The Tampa Tribune

“Satisfying right to the last revelation … Like Regency great Georgette Heyer, the author excels at both period detail and modern verve. Aping Austen’s cool, precise and very famous voice is a hard trick to pull off, but Barron manages it with aplomb.”

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Publishers Weekly

“Charming, literate and unequaled in its dissection of Regency-era social injustices.”

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Kirkus Reviews

“Considered by some as the best of the ‘neo-Austens,’ Barron gets high marks for authenticity and wit.”

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Booklist

“The latest installment in Stephanie Barron’s charming series … [is] a first-rate historical mystery. Barron writes a lively adventure that puts warm flesh on historical bones. The nice thing is she does so in a literary style that would not put Jane Austen’s nose out of joint.”

—The New York Times Book Review

“A wonderfully intricate plot full of espionage and intrigue … The Austen voice, both humorous and fanciful, with shades of
Northanger Abbey
, rings true as always. Once again Barron shows why she leads the pack of neo–Jane Austens.”

—Publishers Weekly
(starred review)

“There’s plenty to enjoy in the crime-solving side of Jane.… [She] is as worthy a detective as Columbo.”

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USA Today

“A carefully written, thoroughly researched novel … An enjoyable, authentic portrayal of this classic author, a strong setting and a thoroughly enjoyable plot will convert new readers to the series as well as satisfy longtime fans.”

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The Mystery Reader

“Barron does a wonderful job of evoking the great British estates and the woes of spinsters living in that era … often echoing the rhythms of the Austen novels with uncanny ease.”

—Entertainment Weekly

“This work bears all the wonderful trademarks of the earlier titles, including period detail, measured but often sardonic wit, and authenticity.”

—Library Journal

“This is perhaps the best ‘Jane’ yet. The plot moves smoothly and quickly to its denouement. Barron’s mysteries also educate the reader, in a painless fashion, about the political, social and cultural concerns of Austen’s time. Jane [is] a subtle but determined sleuth.”

—Chicago Tribune

“Barron tells the tale in Jane’s leisurely voice, skillfully re-creating the tone and temper of the time without a hint of an anachronism.”

—The Plain Dealer

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