Week 2 Review: A Murderous Persuasion

From Goodreads:

Phaedra Brighton is on the case when an innocent murder-mystery weekend turns into the real deal, in the newest Jane Austen Tea Society Mystery.

Phaedra Brighton has her life all figured out—she has a profession she enjoys, a wonderful (if exasperating) cat, and a cozy carriage house on the grounds of her aunt's inn. She needs no Captain Wentworth to sweep her off her feet (though, she would not mind a Mr. Darcy).

But when Aunt Wendy decides she is selling Laurel Springs Inn, Phaedra faces losing her beloved home. In a last-ditch attempt to drum up more business, Phaedra convinces Wendy to host an immersive Persuasion-themed murder-mystery weekend. It is a fool proof plan to draw attention to the establishment in the hopes of saving it.

Until one of the participants winds up dead.

With more suspects than she knows what to do with, Phaedra finds herself on the hunt for a killer once again. But with time running out, Phaedra quickly realizes that with this investigation, there will be no second chances. 

My Review:
I had such a fantastic time reading this book! I loved the first one, and it sounded like a great sequel, spending more time with these characters, as they dealt with another case! It was another really great read, and I had such a great time!

Phaedra's plan for having a Persuasion murder mystery weekend in an attempt to save the inn, sounds great in theory, and less great in practise. Especially when one of the participants ends up dying. Not exactly the publicity you'd want! 

Watching the investigation was a lot of fun, because plenty of the guests had motive to want the victim dead, and finding them out, figuring out if any of them had the opportunity, it was all just so entertaining to read! Loved watching the mystery play out! 

The first book set up two potential love interests. With the murder, that had her interacting with Matt. But of course she still has her job as a professor, which meant time with Mark. I enjoyed that time that we got with them, getting to know them better! 

This was a really great read, and I can't wait for more! 

Author: Katie Oliver 
Series: Jane Austen Tea Society Mystery #2
Read: January 10th, 2023 
Source: NetGalley 
Reason Why: Loved the first book, and it's a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2023 Book and a WoW Book! 
Publisher: Berkley Books 
Published: January 3rd 2023

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars