What to Read Next if You Can’t Get Enough of Jane Austen

Jane Austen fans and mystery enthusiasts will love returning to Highbury, where Emma and Mr. Knightley, now married, find themselves wrapped up in a new mystery. Emma’s irresistible urge to meddle is far from gone, and it’s a good thing—because when a murder shocks the town, she’ll need every ounce of her cleverness to uncover the truth. Witty, delightful, and brimming with charm, this homage to Austen is sure to satisfy.

Releases December 24, 2024

Jane Austen meets Fleabag in Regency London, as a resourceful young woman with a talent for helping ladies of the ton with their most delicate and pressing predicaments finds herself facing a task of royal proportions. Literally. With suspicious coincidences mounting, and danger encroaching, Rosalind and ex-Bow Street officer Adam must move quickly to unravel a history-making mystery that might just lead them straight to the palace itself . . .

Award-winning author Vanessa Riley turns all convention on its head in an enchanting, dazzlingly diverse new Regency romance trilogy. When a duke discovers the woman he loves was tricked into marrying another, the master chess player makes the now-widowed viscountess the highest-stakes wager of his life in a last-ditch effort to win her affection: he will find husbands for her two sisters—or depart forever… Filled with social commentary and romantic misunderstandings, this new series is perfect for Austen enthusiasts.

From Agatha Award-winning author Dianne Freeman, the Countess of Harleigh Mysteries are a witty romp through the high society of Victorian England with a touch of romance, an appealing and independent female lead, and rich historical detail. The seventh installment takes a delightful jaunt to the City of Light as Frances Wynn, the American-born Countess of Harleigh, encounters a murder at the Paris Exposition. Oh là là!

In this lively Regency romance, Lady Alice Carpenter and her sisters create a checklist of eligible bachelor traits as they search for suitable husbands. But when Alice meets the flirtatious Marquis of St. Albans, Gifford, her initial impressions aren’t favorable. Giff, needing to marry to gain control of his estate, finds Alice captivating but challenging. As they dance through the Season’s events, Alice begins to see there’s more to Giff than his shallow exterior, and she discovers that true character goes beyond any list. Fans of Jane Austen’s romantic stories will relish this Regency-era tale of love entangled in secrets and societal expectations.

For lovers of Jane Austen who like a little tongue in cheek humor and a meta-narrative, meet freelance writer and amateur detective Jaine Austen. Jaine lands a new job that includes a luxurious train ride from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara. But the trip turns sour when her wealthy client ends up murdered. With nearly everyone on board having a motive, Jaine becomes the prime suspect after discovering the body. Now, she must clear her name, navigate a surprise romance, and identify the real killer before it’s too late.

Fans of Jane Austen will adore this fictionalized account of the life of one of her contemporaries, Lady Hester Stanhope, a real Regency-era adventuress who defied societal norms. Born into privilege, Hester navigates London’s treacherous society, charming its elite with her intellect and determination. Her journey through the glittering world of high society, love affairs, and unforeseen betrayals unveils a tale of resilience and legacy as she forges an independent path, refusing to compromise on her pursuit of passionate equality and her quest for an unconventional life.