In this second book of the Jane Austen Murder Mystery series, Tirzah Price takes readers for another fun, murderous romp through one of Austens beloved novels. Perfect for fans of The Lady Janies andStalking Jack the Ripper. A Junior Library Guild pick!

When eighteen-year-old aspiring scientist Elinor Dashwood discovers her beloved father slumped over the desk of his office study, she knows his death means dire straits for the Dashwood women. To make matters worse, an outdated will entails his estateincluding Norland & Company, the private investigation firm where her younger sister Marianne worked as her fathers partner and protgto their half-brother and his haughty wife, who waste no time in forcing the Dashwoods out of their home and into a cramped apartment on Londons Barton Street.

But before they go, the Dashwood sisters make a startling discovery: a suspicious substance in their fathers teacupone that can only be described as poison. And poison, as Mariannes father taught her, always points to murder.

It could be dangerous; it could ruin their reputations; and most importantly, it wont bring back their father. But if the Dashwood sisters can combine their talents and bring their fathers murderer to justice, it may bring them all some comfortand it might even lead to love.

Pride and Premeditationis a romantic and entertaining page-turner, sure to delight readers of any genre.Kerri Maniscalco, #1New York Timesbestselling author of theStalking Jack the Ripperseries