The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh: A Novel | 
pickAs long as Claudia Gray continues to write about the adventures of Mr. Darcy and Miss Tilney I will continue to soak them up! Another fun read.
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pickAs long as Claudia Gray continues to write about the adventures of Mr. Darcy and Miss Tilney I will continue to soak them up! Another fun read.
pickThe 3rd book in the Mr. Darcy and Ms. Tilney series revisits the characters of Jane Austen. The children of two of her famous couples investigate murders. This one is my favorite, taking us back to Rosings Park and some of Austens best characters in Lady Catherine De Bourgh, Mr. Collins, and Charlotte Collins. It also brings to life the minor characters of Colonel Fitzwilliam and Anne De Bourgh. #JaneAustenThenandNow @Crinoline_Laphroaig
My #LitsyPenpal has been busy this holiday season. Thank you, thank you @Beck9lol for all the Christmas goodies! I‘m definitely the girl with ALL the gifts. I‘m ready to get back into Jane Austen retellings and The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh will tick a box nicely. Can‘t wait to dive in with the other new to me books. It may be the cure for my reading slump and that Lego kit, candle & 130 piece mini puzzle! So grateful! Thanks, Becky! 🎄📚
Someone is trying to murder Lady Catherine and if you're a fan of Pride and Prejudice, you won't be surprised to learn *everyone* has a motive. 😂 Amusing, but dragged on a bit and the omniscient narrator was overdone. Also, the excruciatingly slow burn of the romance is getting to me!
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#WordSearch: “the upcoming harvest“, “such dark work“, “I entirely forgot to pack the book.“ 🙀
The perfect book for the “Scooby-Doo“ square... because they would have gotten away with it if it weren't for those meddling kids! 😂
so-soI continue reading this series for Juliet Tilney and Jonathan Darcy. I want to see them together. I adore them. However, I like each book in the series less than the one before. There‘s too much angst in this one, the result of misunderstandings that could easily be cleared by open conversation, and too much repetition of suspicions. It‘s almost as over the top as old school Nancy Drew novels. So, I don‘t know if I‘ll continue the series.
pickCharming, sweet and with a great mystery, this 3rd in the series is my favorite so far. Lovely to be in the Austen universe again and watch these two characters grow individually and together :) And Lady Catherine de Bourgogne is still the perfect villain. With she meet a well deserved end? #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks
pickIt was nice that this mystery wasn‘t a murder. But I felt Gray really dwelled on the potential relationship between Jonathan and Juliet to the detriment of the mystery. It just squeaked into a pick for me.
pickSo much fun! This has become a pre-order series for me, and I think this is my favorite installment so far. Jonathan Darcy and Juliet Tilney are summoned by Lady Catherine de Bourgh to investigate attempts made on her life. In addition to a fascinating mystery, I loved reading about the developing relationship between the two sleuths. The prose is so Austen-like. Mr. Collins is still a sniveling toady. And my brain heard Judy Dench whenever👇
pickKicked off my annual celebration of #AustenianAugust with the latest addition to Claudia Gray‘s Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney mystery series. I loved that this one featured several side characters from Pride & Prejudice.
A would-be-murder mystery, Jonathan Darcy and Juliet Tilney are summoned to discover who is attempting to take Lady Catherine‘s life (because such things will not be borne).
I‘ve adored the first two books in this series, really looking forward to this.
pickI love this series & am in for the next book. This was my least favorite of the series, but I think that‘s because it felt repetitive. Murder attempt, investigate, repeat. Not bad, it just dragged & Lady Catherine is, as intended, exhausting & selfish. Regardless I still loved reading it and look forward to what happens to the sweet pair next. I did love seeing Mr. Darcy and Henry Tilney interact and the Collins children were a great introduction.
pickI started this last month, when @peanutnine was leading the read along, but only managed to really sink into it this weekend. Still, terrifically delightful company on an intermittently raimy Sunday. Can't wait for the next one!
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Read a chapter a day with the #Pemberlittens hosted by @peanutnine I found book 3 in the Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney series another delightful romp. When Lady Catherine de Bourgh has attempts made on her life, she summons Jonathan & Juliet to Rosings Park to solve the crime. Lots of fun scenes (Elizabeth & Lady C have a hilarious one). I do want these crazy kids to be able to spend more time together so the slow burn ⬇️
pickReading along with @peanutnine and the #Pemberlittens group was a lot of fun. This was a great mystery and I liked the twist that the victim hadn‘t yet been killed. I love our two leads and can‘t wait to read more about them.
pickCh 25: And they all go home! Jonathan and Juliet wish to visit at Pemberley soon even though their fathers disapprove. Courting practices in this era are so frustrating!
I thought the mystery in this one was not as intriguing but overall I enjoyed the characters. I hope the next in the series is set at Pemberley so we can revisit with the Bingleys. Who do you think will be the next victim?
pickWhile I did not enjoy this one as much as the prior books, it was still a fun read. Charlotte‘s portrayal was harsh, but Lady Catherine‘s was very accurate, I also loved the interactions with Tilney!
Thanks for leading us through this book, @peanutnine ! And, thanks to #NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!
pickI loved this book! Thanks for the fun buddy read @peanutnine I can‘t wait for the next in the series
Ch 24: Mrs Jenkinson! 😱 The will was a big clue after all. Lady C lets her go without a reference or recent wages - do you think that's a fair punishment?
Deb's falling sickness is revealed and Lady Catherine shows a surprising amount of compassion.
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Ch 23: this fire was set on purpose and difficult to escape. Elizabeth carries Lady Catherine out in a piggyback! What a sight 🤣 Luckily Juliet remembers that it is laundry day and they use the water and wet sheets to put out the fire. Before Lady C imposes herself on the Collins' home, Jonathan and Juliet reveal the culprit of the attacks! But what was the motive? 🤔
Ch 22:Jonathan & Juliet ask about Lady C's will again but find no new information. Anne informs her mom of their plans to move to Bath. Lady C is upset but Anne stands up for herself! Elizabeth & Tilney discuss the desirability of a match between Jonathan & Juliet, while the two finally put the Bamber nonsense to rest. They interview everyone again & Fitz's comment about Daisy's husband seems to give them a breakthrough in the case, but then fire!
Ch 21: Jonathan unsuccessfully chases the assailant. Lady Catherine has finally had enough and decides she must leave for Pemberley, but Juliet talks her out of it since the culprit would probably be able to reach her there as well. The two decide to question the servants again to see if anyone was forced to conspire. The Fitzwilliams ask Daisy to come to Bath with them as their new housekeeper
Ch 20: the wrath of Lady Catherine! Charlotte stands up to her but to no avail. Johnathan feels guilty that he might be the cause for the Collins to lose their home and seeks Mr Tilney's advice. Lizzie and Charlotte have a tough conversation about the security of their marriages. As Johnathan comes across Lady C on the stairs, he saves her from a porcelain vase falling from above!
Ch 19: Johnathan reveals his 'curtain' to Juliet, who assures him that she likes him how he is. With the mystery of Deb revealed, he seems a less likely suspect. They decide on two possible explanations: two suspects working together or someone getting help from a servant. Lady Catherine is growing more nervous and suspicious of Mr. Collins' many absences. To relieve her of worry Johnathan reveals the truth. Uh oh, this can't be good...
Ch 18: Elizabeth has arrived!! She and Tilney exchange some witty banter. Lizzy and Charlotte are reunited but their friendship is no longer as strong as it once was. Juliet learns that Deb has the 'falling sickness' or seizures as we know them. She shares this development with Johnathan, who reveals that Mr. Collins has been filling in as vicar in Faxton
Ch 17: Fitz and Anne finally get the chance to talk and they realize they both have grown to love each other and want to go to Bath as a family 💞 Deb is acting strange again, his family wary of him. Johnathan decides to take a trip to Faxton to see what all the fuss is about.
Ch 16: the latest attempt has the two teens speculating hard about their suspects. Anne was outside gardening & the Collins arrived afterwards rather quickly... Fitzwilliam at least showed great concern for his wife's safety. Meanwhile the elder Darcy and Tilney are both watching over the relationship between their children with judgement 😒
4/5
Juliet Tilney and Jonathan Darcy have been summoned by Lady Catherine after three attempts on her life are made. They must solve the mystery before the murderer is successful.
I thought the addition of Lady Catherine as the potential victim who has many opinions on the subject of her own murder was a very fun twist. I was frustrated by Juliet and Jonathan's lack of communication about their feelings for one another.
Ch 15: such an action packed chapter! Anne and Fitz talk, kinda. She's still upset for not looping her into his plans. The dinner party - ugh the Fishers sound terrible. Poor Johnathan, Juliet doesn't see your struggles as a failing. The Collins were late again and are lying to Lady C! Elizabeth gives Darcy the reprimand he needed, and she's on her way. Before they can warn Lady C, there's another attempt on her life! 🏹
Ch 14: welp, Anne told Lady Catherine about the letter so now EVERYONE knows. It seems we were right in that he wasn't planning on leaving Anne behind, but she won't give him a chance to explain. Poor Fitz. Now Lady C is in an uproar and decides to throw a large dinner party. Juliet discovers that the keys to the house are sometimes left unguarded and the only two who know of this are Anne and Charlotte Collins
Ch 13: Juliet informs Johnathan of her time with the Collins' and the strange behavior of Deb. Johnathan gets advice from his father and they have a little sweet moment. Mr. Collins is clearly hiding something from Lady Catherine. Where was he riding around for so long the previous day and why didn't he want her to ask about it? Poor Anne discovers Fitzwilliam's plans for a new house and thinks he's leaving her 🙁
Ch 12: the two investigators spend the afternoon separated. Juliet fails at filigree with Katy, but manages to chat with Charlotte & learns the history of Mr Collins' loveless proposals to her & Elizabeth. Johnathan tries to get Fitzwilliam alone but a letter from poor Peter derails his plans. He decides to read instead & while searching for a quizzing glass, stumbles upon a personal letter. Fitz is setting up a house of his own! Is Anne invited?
This chapter a day #buddyread makes me smile every morning
Ch 11: The house is in a tizzy after the newest attempt on Lady Catherine's life. Do we think a servant could be involved? Or is Mrs. Collins looking more suspicious? 🤨
We see a contrast between the marriages of Darcy and Fitzwilliam as Darcy writes to keep his wife informed of the events along with his thoughts, while Fitzwilliam and Anne lack the intimacy to confide in each other
Ch 10: time for a fun day of archery! Poor Johnathan continues making a terrible impression on Mr. Tilney. But then he notices something off with Lady Catherine's laudanum - someone tried to poison her! 💀
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Ch 9: Another visit to the Collins house, where the two elder Collins are determined to distract the young pair with stories of lace.
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Ch 8: Bamber has been executed for his crimes in the last novel. Johnathan and Juliet react hard to the news, for their role in bringing it about. Anne confides some of her marriage woes to Juliet. Johnathan still thinks that Juliet is mourning her courtship with Bamber. I wish they could clear up that misunderstanding already!
pick#ReadAway2024 #SeriesLove2024 I‘ve never been good at reading a chapter a day because I sometimes participate in multiple buddy reads. I started this on 07/05/2024 and finished it on 07/07/2024. I enjoyed this latest effort in the Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney Mystery series. It did seem a bit wordy at times, maybe because there were so many characters, suspects, and red herrings. I was surprised to learn the identity of the culprit. I don‘t (cont)⬇️
pickI didn‘t love this one as much as the first in the series, but it was still fun. Sorry @peanutnine I couldn‘t stick to a chapter a day. No willpower when it comes to books 🤣
Ch 7: is the plum cake a distraction?
Deb is SO CREEPY. What was he up to during hide and seek?? 🐓🐓
Fitzwilliam is on some sort of mission. I don't think it is related to the murder attempts but maybe it has to do with his son?
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Ch 6: Everyone seems to be hiding some secret. Where is Fitzwilliam going all the time and what's his private business? What did Deb do?? And why is the whole family trying to hide it?
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Ch 5: the third attempt on the stairs. Lady Catherine doesn't trust Deb but Anne seems to be close with Katy. What noise did Mrs. Collins hear and is it related to the case? We learn that Mr Guinness is arriving in a fortnight to update Lady Catherine's will. Ding ding we have a motive! 🚨
That last line of the chapter piling on the suspense!
Sorry for the late posting, it's been a busy day!
Ch 4: investigating the second attempt and inspecting the gun room. The mini Collins were suspiciously present at the time... Johnathan and Juliet agree that the whole family and both Fitzwilliams are suspects. The two seem to be falling back into more comfortable relations
After a morning hike I settled in on my reading porch and it finally started raining! I wish it had lasted a little longer, but we really needed this!
Ch 3: Johnathan and Juliet start their investigation of the first crime, the sabotaged carriage. Fitzwilliam has been up to something secret. The only other people with access to the stables are the Collins, who then appear and invite them to lunch. The couple have two children, Catherine (aka Katy) and De Bourgh (aka Deb) 😅
Ch 2: Introductions with Lady Catherine go about as well as you can imagine. Three attempts have been made on her life: a sabotaged carriage, a gunshot through the window, and a push on the stairs. Impertinent questions are going to be necessary to get to the bottom of things...
Also what do we think of Anne and Fitzwilliam's relationship?
