THE PERILS OF LADY CATHERINE DE BOURGH
A Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney Mystery #3
Claudia Gray
Summary
The third book in the Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney Mystery series, which finds the amateur sleuths facing their most daunting challenge preventing the murder of the imperious Lady Catherine de Bourgh.
Someone is trying to kill Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Esteemed aunt of Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, generous patroness of Mr. William Collins, a woman of rank who rules over the estate of Rosings Park with an unimpeachable sense of propriety—who would dare ? Lady Catherine summons her grand-nephew, Mr. Jonathan Darcy, and his investigative companion, Miss Juliet Tilney, to find out.
After a year apart, Jonathan and Juliet are thrilled to be reunited, even if the circumstances—finding whoever has thus far sabotaged Lady Catherine’s carriage, shot at her, and nearly pushed her down the stairs—are less than ideal. Also less than their respective fathers, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy and Mr. Henry Tilney, have accompanied the young detectives to Rosings, and the two men do not interact with the same felicity enjoyed by their children.
With attempts against Lady Catherine escalating, and no one among the list of prime suspects seemingly capable of committing all of the attacks, the pressure on Jonathan and Juliet mounts—even as more gentle feelings between the two of them begin to bloom. The race is now on to provoke two one from the attempted murderer before it is too late—and one, perhaps, of love.
Review
My thanks for the ARC goes to NetGalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor.
I’m voluntarily leaving review.
Genre: Historical Mystery, Historical Romance, Pride and Prejudice Spin-Off, Cozy Mystery
Spice Level: Very low—sweet. This is a slow burn for romance.
Gore: None. All violence within this books not bloody.
Readability: Can be read as a standalone.
THE PERILS OF LADY CATHERINE DE BOURGH is my first novel by Claudia Gray, and now I want to read her backlist! This was so much fun!
Some of the things I loved:
- Catherine de Bourgh is spot on!
- Fitzwilliam and Elizabeth Darcy—the way she “manages/persuades” him is wonderful.
- Mr. Jonathan Darcy and how she represents him being on the spectrum. Oh, he is lovable.
- Miss Tilney is a delight and clever
- Anne and the Colonel—the change in their relationship makes sense
- All of the Collins family is drawn so well. I really still feel sorry for Charlotte and her worldview.
- The setting is how I picture Regency England and the environs. Does it make sense that the texture is right? Because I felt like I could touch it.
- Finally! The mystery is smart—I was drawn into the world and couldn’t wait to learn everyone’s secrets.
I highly recommend this book! The characters are varied and interesting—I was constantly questioning their motivation. Sneaky little devils.
Happy reading!
- Michelle
Tales Untangled 