num_pages: 416
description: Three of Jane Austens classic novels receive a murder mystery makeover in this romantic and thrilling three-book series thats perfect for fans of The Ladys Guide to Petticoats and Piracy and Stalking Jack the Ripper. In Sense and Second-Degree Murder aspiring scientist Elinor Dashwood and her sister Marianne a budding detective work together to solve the mystery of their fathers murder.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 To make matters worse an outdated will entails his estateincluding Norland &amp; Company the private investigation firm where her younger sister Marianne worked as her fathers partner and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 that points to foul play and the killer might be family.Obviously the girls must investigate. 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.
language: English
title: Sense & Second-Degree Murder
publisher: HarperCollins