Jane and the Stillroom Maid — by Stephanie Barron

ISBN / Barcode: 076783005990
Condition: Lightly Used

Description

Step into Regency-era England with Jane and the Stillroom Maid, the fifth novel in Stephanie Barron's Jane Austen Mystery series. In this imaginative historical mystery, Jane Austen herself becomes an amateur detective while visiting the picturesque Derbyshire countryside in 1806.

During a walk in the hills near Bakewell, Jane discovers a badly mutilated body. The victim, initially mistaken for a young man, turns out to be Tess Arnold, a servant who worked as a stillroom maid preparing household remedies. As Jane investigates Tess's death, she uncovers secrets among the local aristocracy, suspicious circumstances, and rumours of a ritual murder.

Blending historical detail, literary charm, and a compelling murder investigation, this novel offers a fascinating fictional adventure featuring one of England's most beloved authors.

Why You’ll Love This Book

• Features Jane Austen as a clever amateur sleuth.

• Brings Regency-era England and country-house life to life.

• Combines historical fiction with an intriguing murder mystery.

• Includes secrets, suspicious characters, and unexpected twists.

• Ideal for fans of Jane Austen, historical mysteries, and female detectives.

Book Details

• Author: Stephanie Barron

• Audience: Adult / General Readers

• Genre: Fiction / Historical Mystery / Crime Fiction / Regency Fiction / Women's Sleuths

• Series: Jane Austen Mystery series, Book 5

• Publisher: Bantam Books (edition-dependent)

• Published: Originally published in 2000

• Format: To be confirmed against your copy

• Pages: Edition-dependent; print editions vary

Condition Notes

Light shelf wear; intact binding; clean pages; no major tears, stains, or writing.