In want of a suspect / Tirzah Price.

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Price, Tirzah [author.]

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TextSeries: Lizzie & Darcy mystery ; 1.Publisher: New York, NY : HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublisher, [2024]Edition: First editionDescription: 337 pages ; 22 cmContent type:

text

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unmediated

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volume

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9780063278028

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Summary: "The tenacious Lizzie Bennet has earned her place at Longbourn, her father's law firm. Her work keeps her busy, but luckily it gives her plenty of reasons to consult (and steal occasional kisses) with Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, a stern but secretly softhearted solicitor at Pemberley. Lizzie is hired to investigate a deadly warehouse fire and to find the mysterious woman who was spotted at the scene moments before the flames took hold. But when the case leads to the sitting room of a woman Darcy once proposed marriage to, the delicate balance between personal and professional in their relationship is threatened"-- Provided by publisher.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Adult Book	Phillipsburg Free Public Library	YA Fiction	Teen Spot	YA PRI	Available		36748002579599

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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The first book in a thrilling mystery duology that follows Lizzie Bennet and Mr. Darcy from the acclaimed Jane Austen Murder Mystery series!

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that London's first female solicitor in possession of the details of a deadly crime, must be in want of a suspect.

The tenacious Lizzie Bennet has earned her place at Longbourn, her father's law firm. Her work keeps her busy, but luckily it gives her plenty of reasons to consult (and steal occasional kisses) with Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, a stern but secretly softhearted solicitor at Pemberley.

Lizzie is hired to investigate a deadly warehouse fire and to find the mysterious woman who was spotted at the scene moments before the flames took hold. But when the case leads to the sitting room of a woman Darcy once proposed marriage to, the delicate balance between personal and professional in their relationship is threatened.

Questions of the future are cast aside when the prime suspect is murdered and Lizzie's own life is threatened. As the body count rises and their suspicions about what was really going on in the warehouse grow, the pressure is on for Lizzie and Darcy to uncover the truth.

Classic characters with an enthralling twist--Lizzie and Darcy, as introduced in the hit novel Pride and Premeditation, are back for more suspense, danger, and romance!

"The first book in a ... mystery duology that follows Lizzie Bennet and Mr. Darcy from the ... Jane Austen murder mystery series"--Provided by publisher.

"The tenacious Lizzie Bennet has earned her place at Longbourn, her father's law firm. Her work keeps her busy, but luckily it gives her plenty of reasons to consult (and steal occasional kisses) with Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, a stern but secretly softhearted solicitor at Pemberley. Lizzie is hired to investigate a deadly warehouse fire and to find the mysterious woman who was spotted at the scene moments before the flames took hold. But when the case leads to the sitting room of a woman Darcy once proposed marriage to, the delicate balance between personal and professional in their relationship is threatened"-- Provided by publisher.

Ages 14 up. HarperTeen.

Grades 10-12. HarperTeen.

Reviews provided by Syndetics

Booklist Review

The dynamic team of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy from the Jane Austen Murder Mysteries receives its own duology, with Price presenting a smart first title set a year after the events of Pride and Premeditation (2021). Now a solicitor with Longbourn and Sons, Lizzie is formally hired to find the mysterious woman who may have set a murderous warehouse fire. Lizzie is assisted in the investigation, of course, by her dear Darcy, a barrister at Pemberley and Associates. The plot twists and turns around refugees from Britain's war with Napoleon's France as Lizzie and Darcy's relationship deepens. Lizzie wants to marry, but not yet. When she marries, everything she owns becomes Darcy's, including her choice to pursue a career. Darcy also faces challenges in an intriguing side plot. The Dashwoods, one very charming dog, and a street kid with a secret lend their talents to solving the warehouse mystery. Dialogue full of chemistry, pathos, and humor entertains as the story cleverly drives forward. Though there are references to previous Price titles, readers can begin here without feeling lost.

Kirkus Book Review

Solicitors Lizzie and Darcy team up in another Austen-flavored mystery. Jack Mullins, co-owner of a wool storehouse in London, was Lizzie's first client; three years later, he hires her again. Accompanied by Darcy, Lizzie intends to meet Jack at the storehouse, but upon arrival they find Jack distraught, and the building engulfed in flames. Jack, whose brother dies in the fire, insists that a young woman he spotted on the premises is responsible. Although his story isn't entirely convincing, Lizzie agrees to investigate. Her leads include both impoverished French refugees and two privileged young women with ties to the country: Leticia Cavendish, who was raised in France, and Josette Beaufort, her half-French cousin, who once turned down Darcy's proposal of marriage. Unable to confirm puzzling accounts of the Mullinses' business dealings, Lizzie enlists the Dashwood sisters to help her search the storehouse at night. What they find only adds to the mystery--as does Darcy's absence. Lizzie sought his help, yet he never showed up. This volume positions Lizzie and Darcy, sturdy survivors of many retellings, as well-chosen protagonists in central roles. While Mr. Bingley and the Dashwoods turn up (and Miss Woodhouse makes a cameo appearance), new characters streamline the action by freeing up creative space in which the intriguing mystery can briskly unfold. Major characters present white. A treat for fans of Regency tales and stories inspired by classics. (author's note)(Mystery. 14-18) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.