**I received an advanced reader's copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**

A promising start to a series featuring Jane Austen references. How I wish I was a Jane Austen expert and a professor teaching Jane Austen! I enjoyed this first in the series, appreciated the little "nuggets" of Jane Austen trivia sprinkled throughout the book, and how can you not like a cat named Wickham! Though the Tea Society aspect played a minor role, it did not detract from the storyline. I was fairly sure of the murderer by the end, but the getting to the reveal was entertaining. Recommended.

Jane Austen meets Agatha Christie in Pride, Prejudice and Peril, the first delightful installment in Katie Oliver’s terrific cozy mystery series.

Professor Phaedra Brighton is an expert on all things Jane Austen. When she isn’t sharing her knowledge of her favorite writer with her students, Phaedra loves nothing more than dreaming of finding her own Mr Darcy and having a cup of tea and a gossiping session with her best friends. When she is hired as a consultant for a new Jane Austen inspired reality TV show entitled Who Wants to Marry Mr Darcy, Phaedra is over the moon – especially as filming is taking place on her friend Charlene’s estate. However, romance is soon the last thing on everybody’s mind when on the first day, a dead body is found!

Charlene’s new husband has been electrocuted and the police suspect foul pay. They accuse Charlene of being responsible for his death and seem to think that this is an open-and-shut case, however, they hadn’t counted on Phaedra Brighton who knows that her best friend is not a murderer. Determined to unmask a killer and clear her good friend’s name, Phaedra will leave no stone unturned. But will she be able to find out who killed Charlene’s husband? Or will her sleuthing end up making things worse for her friend?

Jane Austen and mystery fans alike will be completely charmed by Katie Oliver’s Pride, Prejudice and Peril. A fun mystery with a wonderful heroine it is impossible not to warm to, this fast-paced, entertaining and hugely enjoyable page-turner is a delight from start to finish and readers will find themselves wanting to devour this book in one sitting.

A terrific whodunnit that I couldn’t read fast enough, Katie Oliver’s Pride, Prejudice and Peril is not to be missed.

4 stars

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This is book 1 in the Jane Austen Tea Society Mystery series, but the books are set up to be standalone mysteries, so you can read them out of order. I did that when I read Cyanide and Sensibility earlier this month. I enjoyed that book, and I enjoyed this book too, which introduced me to all of the characters.

In this first book, we are introduced to Phaedra Brighton who is an English Literature professor at a local university. She dresses in Jane Austen clothes to teach her classes and is well-known in the community. When Who Wants to Marry Mr. Darcy, a reality dating show is scheduled to film at Phaedra's best friend Charlene's mansion, she is asked to lend her Austenian knowledge as a consultant on the show. But on the first day of filming, when Charlene's new husband is found electrocuted and Charlene herself is accused of the crime, Phaedra comes crashing back to reality.

I enjoyed this contemporary cozy mystery. Phaedra is a smart, savvy and clever character that knows her own mind and isn’t easily intimidated. Her co-workers, who make up the other two members of the Jane Austen Tea Society, are also smart and capable women that help Phaedra in her pursuit of the killer. We also get the back story on how Phaedra meets her boyfriend Mark, the new hot British professor at her university. This book has a plethora of quirky characters and several twists and turns before Phaedra solves the crime with the help of the local, frazzled detective.

I was provided a complimentary e-copy of this book from AustenProse PR, NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group. All opinions are my own.

Really enjoyed this series!

I may have broken my rule of never reading a series out of order but I am glad I did to be a part of this book tour, I was introduced to an amazing author Katie Oliver - and whose back list I am now devouring. I am a huge fan of Phaedra Brighton - she is witty, outspoken, and a professor of nineteenth century literature from Somerset University in Virginia.

I thought this was a fun cozy mystery with a lovable sleuth. I loved how Phaedra dresses in Regency attire and is confidant doing so. I also love how she didn’t want to be involved in solving the mystery but she would do anything to protect her friends. I thought the characters were great. I also loved how it took me a while to figure out who was behind it. I liked how the author misdirected us so it took longer to solve the case. I look forward to reading more in this series.

I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, and or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.

♡ 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙨 ♡
•lady muck
•jane austen meets the bachelor
•reality tv
•cozy mystery
•wickham
•jane austen literary festival
•good ole fashioned whodunit

“𝘽𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙖 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖 𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙬𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬.”

my first cozy mystery and i enjoyed it so much! cozy is such an appropriate word because that’s how i felt while reading it. the writing was so beautiful and descriptive. i was absolutely immersed in this small town mystery!

phaedra was such a delightful heroine. i love how much she loved all things jane austen and the literary references sprinkled throughout the story were so much fun! she was truly determined to clear her best friend’s name and i enjoyed the methodical way she went about it even if she reckless at times. there were a lot of moving pieces to this story but it never got confusing. i most enjoyed phaedra’s “conversations” with wicks. 😂

professor mark selden and detective matteo morelli added another fun little mystery. i’m really eager to see how this potential love triangle plays out. her interactions and banter with both were great, but i’m definitely already leading one way. the mystery itself was one i didn’t see coming. it was multilayered and had me guessing to the very end. bravo to katie oliver for completely stumping me. i’m so excited to see what mystery phaedra solves next!!

romance: flirting

thank you to berkley and austenprose for the gifted copy. my thoughts are my own.

This book is so good! It is oh so cozy mysterious, gripping, intriguing, full of twists and turns, and so much more! Whenever I picked up "Pride, Prejudice, and Peril", I put on my sleuthing hat, and tried to solve the mysteries throughout the novel.

This is the first book in Katie Oliver's "Jane Austen Tea Society Mystery", and I hope this series will continue for a very long time! Ms. Oliver's writing style jumps right off of the page, and I could envision each and every moment. Her characters all feel like such real people, and I found myself flipping the pages chapter after chapter to see what was going to happen next, and to see how everything would work out.

There are so many literary references throughout this book: ones relating to Jane Austen, Shakespeare, Greek Mythology, and more!

(Possible Spoilers!)
Oh woah! This BOOK! When a reality TV show starts filming in her town, Phaedra, a professor, is brought in as a Regency Era expert! Soon, as a storm is raging outside, someone is murdered inside the house where filming takes place. As Phaedra tries to figure out what happened, more mysteries begin to occur, and Phaedra's life is soon threatened as well. With the detective telling Phaedra to stay out of things in order to protect herself, and more questions and clues popping up than answers, will Phaedra be able to figure out who is behind what is going on? Are the mysteries connected? If so, how? You will just have to read to find out!

This book kept me guessing up until the very end! I thought I had it figured out a few times...and I most certainly did not! I also think there is the beginning of a love-triangle in this book, and I am so curious to know what happens with this as well.

I do wish that there was more character development in general throughout the book, and I also wish the author had delved deeper into Phaedra's job as a Historical Consultant on the show. However, this did not detract from the fact that I simply could not put this book down, and can't wait to read more books in this series!

If you enjoy Cozy Mysteries, and / or anything relating to Jane Austen, I highly recommend this book!

Thank you so much to Austenprose PR, NetGalley, and Berkley Publishing Group for the review copy of this book. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I see Jane Austen and a mystery murder together and, of course, I am intrigued. Pride, Prejudice, and Peril is the first book in the Jane Austen Tea Society Mystery series and it introduces its fantastic protagonist, an English Literature professor and renowned Jane Austen scholar, who dresses in Regency dresses and, somehow, gets involved in murder investigations.

Professor Phaedra Brighton is known for her knowledge of Jane Austen and the Regency era so it’s no surprise when she is asked to consult for a new reality show where the Bachelor meets Pride and Prejudice: Who Wants to Marry Mr. Darcy?. The show is filmed in the Marling mansion, recently on the news following the death of its owner who left all his estate to his nephew, William Collier, leaving his wife and four daughters with almost nothing. On the first day of filming, a storm rages, the lights go out, and first there is a theft and then William Collier is found murdered in the tub. And when the first suspect turns out to be none other than the victim’s wife, a close friend of Phaedra, she decides to investigate on her own. Dodging the warnings of detective Morelli to stay out of the investigation, organizing the annual Jane Austen festival, and welcoming the new arrogant and yet striking Shakespeare professor to the university keep Phaedra busy, but she’s convinced of her friend’s innocence and there were many people who wanted to see the victim dead…

I had so much fun reading Pride, Prejudice, and Peril. It’s entertaining, immersive, and with quite a few twists. Professor Phaedra Brighton is a surprising heroine. She is not a typical professor. She dresses in Regency clothes to make her classes more realistic and entertaining and she is quite popular among the students. Her love for Jane Austen slips into real life as she waits for her own Mr. Darcy, while avoiding her mother’s attempts to match-making. She lives in a carriage house with her unusual cat Wickham and she holds monthly meetings of her Jane Austen Tea Society where, due to recent events, book talks have turned into murder talks and a murder board. I love her (in real life, we would be great friends, sharing our love for Jane Austen and Mr. Darcy)!!!

Pride, Prejudice, and Peril is an enjoyable and intriguing cozy mystery with a sharp, witty, and determined protagonist and I am already looking forward to her next adventure!

overall I enjoyed this book but there were some plot holes, which I assume would be fixed before final publication.

This was a fantastic read! I love that this draws a lot of elements from Pride and Prejudice, but Phaedra isn't the Elizabeth character. Or maybe not the only once, since Phaedra's love interests aren't the main Darcy character. So that had some pretty interesting dynamics!

This is all set around this show of Pride and Prejudice meets the Bachelor, which quickly goes wrong when the owner of the home that is hosting this show, is killed. Phaedra is a part of the investigation twofold, because she was the consultant of the show for her historical expertise, and because her best friend is the wife of the murder victim.

There was a lot going on in this book, between the mystery, which was intriguing because he had a lot of enemies, and everything going on in Phaedra's life. Between the show, her job, and the festival she's trying to continue, she has a lot of her plate. And then there's the two new guys in her life, Professor Mark, and Detective Morelli. They were both really interesting to read about, and it'll be interesting to see if she'll fall for one of them!

I do think that a few things were just a little bit too easy. This is a murder mystery story, but Phaedra isn't really one that has the most useful investigative skills, though she gives a good go at it, with her Tea Society group! I don't know why this bugs me when it normally doesn't, but I did find it a little too convenient. But I did enjoy how things came together!

I had a great time reading this book, and I can't wait for the sequel!

I often like to read retellings of Jane Austen works, however they don’t always live up to my expectations. I did however very much love this book. The characters were well fleshed out and the plot was entertaining and moved at a good pace. Unfortunately I had to knock off a star for a continuity error, as there were a few references to “the pen early ball” in P&P, however there was no ball at Pemberly. I think they meant the Netherfield ball. Otherwise what a fun story! Can’t wait for the next one.

PUBLISHES 12/27/2022:

One of my Erika's, who is also a librarian, an Austen fan, and my weekly date for trashy reality TV shows so when she asked if I had read this new release as of yet, I said no but immediately set on getting it.

The concept of Austen and reality TV really hits the mark with me as it covers two of my favorite subjects.

In the beginning, I was irritated with Phaedra with her billowing Regency gowns and ballet slippers. It was a bit too on the nose for me. Phaedra's argument is that by wearing Regency clothes as she teaches gives an "Immersive experience," which seems kind of fun, the irritation began when it seemed that she wore Regency gear all the damned time. It's in the 21stC and yes, while there may be those who wish it were back in the 1810s, you would be hard pressed to find someone who actually honestly wants to live in pre-electricity, air con, and contemporary indoor plumbing days. Oliver it seems gave up the idea of having Phaedra always in Regency mode when she started introducing Phaedra wearing contemporary clothes, driving a Mini, and having a laptop and cellphone. Thank god.

The mystery was solid and there were a few twists and turns that Oliver took you down that was interesting. Nothing too obvious or out of sync with the character, which was good. The settings seemed genuine and believable and nothing seemed to be too stretch of the imagination.

I did adore several things about the book:

Name checks of Pride and Prejudice characters sprinkled throughout the like Phaedra's cat Wickham and her best friend's maiden name is Lucas
Oliver set Phaedra up with not one but two potential love leads. Neither seem to strike particularly smarmy such as Wickham and both seem to be as haughty as Darcy so it'll be interesting to see where this goes

The one massive hiccup is that the use of the "Jane Austen Tea Shop" group was sparse and Phaedra didn't really need them to suss out the murder so to name it as such and attempt it as such was a bit of a misnomer.

tl;dr Overall the book was a fast read and was sturdy in its compensation. Nothing too obvious seemed to be off and the ends of mystery tied up a bit nicely. The writing was competent.  Austen fans who happen to be cozy mystery fans will love this and the series is worth exploring.

Brought to you by OBS Reviewer Daniele

Pride, Prejudice, and Peril is the series debut mystery by Katie Oliver. It is a somewhat successful mash up of Jane Austen inspired characters and murder.

Professor and Jane Austen expert Phaedra Brighton is busy teaching classes (in Regency period dress) and planning the annual Jane Austen Festival. To add another feather in her cap, she is hired as a historical consultant for a new reality dating television show. The show is filmed at her good friend Charlene’s home. Charlene’s new husband, a former televangelist turned pharmaceutical company CEO, Bill is soon found dead in the bath, and Charlene quickly becomes the prime suspect, As the body count rises, Phaedra does all she can to unmask the real killer.

I confess…I am a fair to middling Jane Austen fan and not a fan at all of reality dating TV so I admit to being hesitant to read Pride, Prejudice, and Peril, but I do adore cozy mysteries so decided to dive in. There are lots of references to Austen’s characters and works (I think I caught most of them), and, really, the TV production has little to do with the actual plot. The story is loosely based on Pride and Prejudice but with murder thrown in, and it is obvious that author Katie Oliver is passionate about Austen. Oliver successfully includes “easter eggs” that Austen fans will enjoy.

Phaedra is meant to be a modern Elizabeth Bennet, but I am not sure she even realizes it. Her mother is definitely Mrs. Bennet made over as she is constantly trying to marry off her daughters. Even Phaedra’s cat is a nod to Austen. But, back to Phaedra. She is obviously knowledgeable and smart, but she does some stupid things…like withhold crucial evidence from the police. She comes across as someone who thinks she is better than and knows more than anyone else. She is sometimes quite judgmental and her investigating skills are lacking. Her brusque interrogation style is counterproductive and off-putting. Honestly, I do not like her very much, but with a few tweaks here and there she could be quite enjoyable.

The first victim Bill Collier is not a nice man, and there are plenty of people who would just as soon see him dead making the suspect pool large. As the story moves along, there are more victims, in addition to an earlier theft that may or may not be related, for Phaedra to work through. Several characters are introduced then dropped, perhaps destined to appear in future books, but left hanging here. The pace is a little uneven, but the book is an easy read. There is a potential love triangle brewing, and I do hope the author resolves it quickly. I guessed the killer’s identity early on but did not figure out the motive until late in the story. The motive is something near and dear to me so that helped my overall opinion of the book.

I liked Pride, Prejudice, and Peril, and with some changes to Phaedra there is a lot of potential for the series going forward. Recommended to Jane Austen fans.

In this cozy mystery, genre tropes are mashed together with a pale facsimile of Pride & Prejudice romantic plot. The whole thing lacks subtlety and nuance, instead sustaining itself with clunky storytelling and generic characters.

Our sleuth, Phaedra, takes herself way too seriously for a lit professor/luddite in regency dress who claims the costume is "immersive" for her students. Bro, they could watch an Austen film adaptation and get more out of it by that logic. Also, she reads more like a Darcy superfan than an academic in terms of tone and motivation. In the story, she is somehow consulting on a regency-themed reality dating show. We rarely see her working (at either job), and I'm still not clear why she was needed. How the hell did she turn this into a paycheck, I ask? Despite attempts to paint her as the Lizzie Bennet of this story, Phaedra was more of a Mary Sue to this reader.

In terms of the mystery, heavy-handed clues are paired with Phaedra's wild assumptions meant to appear as keen observation and deduction. She has no skill set that lends itself to investigation and is only minimally motivated by protecting her friend, a suspect for the murder. Curiosity is her primary impulse. I'm all for not putting unwavering trust in police, but seeing as a rich, white asshole is the deceased, any sidebar inquiry by an inexperienced woman who withholds evidence seems unnecessary (and it's not truly subversive when she swoons over the police detective). She goes about it with perfect, brazen confidence and approximately 0 mL of caution. Basic people skills carry the day for some amateur sleuths, but her generally blundering questioning style left much to be desired, even though she still managed to magically glean secrets from her blunt interrogations.

Our murder victim is a poster child for cartoonish villainy: I don't take much convincing when it comes to the casual evils of a mediocre white man with bags of money, but this one is not only a former scam artist/televangelist but also inherited a role as a pharma CEO who refused to reduce insulin prices. He is blatantly dickish to everyone and emotionally abusive to his wife in plain view of an audience of strangers before he gets dramatically offed during a thunderstorm. Also, I know cozy mystery heroines often find the body to have a reason to be close to the murder investigation... but why would Phaedra walk in on a man she doesn't know in the bath? If you're worried he's not responding through the door in a storm... get his wife maybe?

Finally, some offhand remarks set me off in terms of how to deal with aggressive men. One sexual harasser/blackmailer is deemed ultimately benign because he stops at verbal pestering, as if that isn't bad enough. Another man known for being "handsy" is not only ignored but given repeated access to a woman who asks not to be near him. It's even worse because Phaedra assigns her friend a role working with him. He's a professor and the friend is a grad student, so the power differential would make it even harder for the woman to protect herself. Friend of the year, professor of the year, investigator of the year Phaedra is not.

This cozy series starter was a bit of a mixed bag for me. The pacing was a bit slow and Phaedra's relative immersion in her Jane Austen obsession was a bit much. However, for true Austenites, there are tons of references and I'm sure a Mr. Darcy themed dating show would be a hit with a certain crowd! I didn't feel like this one, as the first in a series, did a lot to set up future books, but I'd be willing to give the next one a try.

Pride, Prejudice, and Peril by Katie Oliver is the debut of A Jane Austen Tea Society Mysteries. Dr. Phaedra Brighton is a quirky college professor at Somerset University. Phaedra teaches English Literature and is a Jane Austen scholar. She dresses in Regency attire (including reticule, slippers, and parasol) to teach. Phaedra has been hired as a historical consultant for Who Wants to Marry Mr. Darcy (a cross between The Bachelor and Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice). The show is being filmed at Marling where her friend, Charlene and her new husband, Bill Collier now reside. Bill Collier is not a nice man (putting it mildly). During a heavy rainstorm, the cast and crew take refuge in Marling. One of the bachelorette’s is wearing Charlene’s Georgian necklace when the power goes out. The necklace is stolen, and Bill is livid. The storm becomes increasing severe and then a large tree crashes into the manor. While Charlene checks on her ill mum, Phaedra agrees to assess the damage caused by the tree and look in on Bill who had decided to take a bath during the lightening storm. Phaedra finds Bill dead in the bathtub. It is obvious that he did not die of natural causes. Detective Morelli is assigned the case and he is being urged to close it quickly. The evidence quickly piles up against Charlene. Phaedra sets out to find the true culprit. The guilty party is not happy with Phaedra’s meddling and attempts to get her out of the way. Phaedra with help from her Jane Austen Tea Society friends work through the list of suspects. Can Phaedra unravel the clues before the killer strikes again? There are numerous references to Jane Austen novels throughout the story. I can tell the author knows Jane Austen and her works. The story contains good writing, but the pacing is a little slow. I admit that I am not a fan of Phaedra. I like that she loves to read and is a respected scholar. I thought it was clever that she dresses in Regency clothing for her lectures. Her personality, though, is only okay. I found her to be judgmental. Her upbringing is apparent from her attitude and how out of touch she is about certain things. The mystery provides us with several suspects since Bill Collier was not a likeable man (a real toady). There are good clues to help readers solve the crime before the reveal. I found Phaedra’s style of questioning to be lacking. Phaedra can be brusque, and she lacks subtlety. Phaedra’s mother is just like Mrs. Bennett. She is always trying to marry off her daughters. There is interesting Regency trivia in the book. I learned some interesting facts. A few changes to Phaedra would not go amiss. Phaedra likes to act superior to others, makes hasty judgements, and I did not like how she withheld evidence from friends and police (to the detriment of the case). I am hoping the author will allow Phaedra to see some of the negative aspects of her characters and make necessary changes. I am hoping her questioning style will improve with time. Pride, Prejudice, and Peril is a Janeite delight with dead drug executive, a clever canine, a precious pug, a matchmaking mother, a dedicated detective, a framed friend, and a prying professor.

This was a cute cozy with lots of Jane Austen references. The pacing was slow at time, and at times Phaedra was not a very likeable character. I will definitely continue with the series.

Two of my life's passions are Jane Austen & cozy mysteries. This book was kindly sent by the PR team at Berkeley and from that moment, I knew it was meant to be.

The name Katie Oliver has been floating in my head for years now, thanks to her skin in the cozy game. Also, have you seen her social media presence? Her instagram screams I LOVE MR. DARCY....and honestly, SAME! I instantly fell in love. Yes, I keep saying it - but it's true. Maybe you have to be a true Austen fan to understand, but I knew this woman would understand me and the needs of a P&P & Cozy Mystery lover alike.

This was such an easy read. I have dreamt about a character like Phaedra for such a long time. I can relate to her constantly obsessing over the comfort Pride & Prejudice and so many other classics bring us. Adding in the "who done it" scenario took it to another level. Katie Oliver wrote the best "clue" sequences. It kept me guessing the whole time!

I love this book so much. I thought this was an excellent "first book in a new series" starting point.

Thank you to Netgalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the ARC.

🌟🌟🌟🌟 4/5 stars

A cute start to a brand new cozy series. Pride, Prejudice, and Peril is Jane Austen meets reality TV plus murder. Phaedra, an English professor who specializes in all things Austen, is asked to consult on a reality tv show titled Who Wants to Marry Mr. Darcy. However, on the first day of shooting, the husband of her best friend is found dead. Now it is up to Phaedra to solve the murder and help her friend.

I love anything that involves Jane Austen references and this book is full of them. I loved the plot and setting, as well as the two potential “Mr. Darcys”. I am interested to see where this series goes. I am already sold on the title of the sequel - A Murderous Persuasion.

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Full review to be posted on publication date.

Jane Austen meets Agatha Christie meets The Bachelor in Pride, Prejudice, and Peril. Perhaps this is a combination that shouldn’t work, but in author Katie Oliver’s hands it does, resulting in an entertaining cozy mystery.

Phaedra Brighton is a professor and Austen expert, perhaps best known for teaching her classes in full Regency wear. She dreams of Mr. Darcy but knows the closest thing to Pride and Prejudice in her real life is her mother pulling a Mrs. Bennet trying to see her daughters wed. When Who Wants to Marry Mr. Darcy, a Jane Austen-inspired reality dating series, starts filming at the estate belonging to her best friend, Charlene, Phaedra is offered the job as consultant. Then during filming Charlene’s husband is murdered and evidence points to his wife as the most likely suspect. Phaedra is determined to clear her friend of suspicion and find the true killer, but as someone who is more Lizzy Bennet than Miss Marple, she’ll have her work cut out for her.

Phaedra is an entertaining heroine with just enough quirkiness to make her stand out. In the usual cozy mystery way, she takes it upon herself to investigate, frustrating the local detective with her interference and putting herself in danger. I liked the nods to Austen Oliver sprinkled throughout the story and – as an admitted Janeite – these tidbits made me smile. Phaedra has a rather extensive list of suspects to choose from during her investigation – the deceased was anything but beloved. It was entertaining watching her put the puzzle pieces together while trying to juggle everything on her plate. Information is doled out as needed in order to keep things going and while I sometimes found the reveals to be inorganic in their delivery, it didn’t pull me out of the story. Phaedra’s family and friends are all interesting and I look forward to learning more about them. All in all, I really liked Pride, Prejudice, and Peril and I’m looking forward to seeing what Phaedra gets up to next!