Jane Austen's Lost Letters
A Josie Prescott Antiques Mystery
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Publisher Description
A priceless discovery and a perilous quest – Josie Prescott must determine the authenticity of possible lost letters from Jane Austen while uncovering the secrets of her father's mysterious past.
In Jane Austen's Lost Letters, the fourteenth installment of Jane K. Cleland's beloved Josie Prescott Antiques series, antiques appraiser Josie Prescott is filming her new television show when an unexpected visitor arrives. Veronica Sutton, an old friend of Josie's late father, hands her a package containing a notecard with Josie's name in her father's handwriting and a box holding two letters signed "Jane Austen."
Stunned by the possibility of discovering unknown letters from one of the world's most cherished authors, Josie attempts to track down the elusive Veronica for answers about her father. As she delves deeper into the mystery, Josie finds herself on a thrilling quest, unraveling secrets from the past while facing increasing danger in the present.
Set against the rugged coastal backdrop of New Hampshire, this captivating mystery blends suspense, romance, and the allure of hidden treasures. With her trademark wit and charm, Josie navigates the complex web of clues, determined to uncover the truth behind the letters and her father's past, even as the search puts her own life at risk.
Jane Austen's Lost Letters is a gripping addition to Cleland's award-winning cozy mystery series, perfect for fans of intelligent heroines, antique hunting, and richly-drawn New England settings. Join Josie on an unforgettable journey as she races against time to authenticate the letters and solve a mystery that hits close to home.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Early in Cleland's beguiling 14th Josie Prescott Antiques mystery (after 2020's Hidden Treasures), Josie finds an older woman, Veronica Sutton, waiting for her outside her shop, Prescott's Antiques and Auctions, in Rocky Point, N.H. Veronica, who claims she was a good friend of Josie's late father, hands her a package, then abruptly drives away. Inside the package is a box containing a handwritten note to Josie from her father and two letters, one dated 1811, the other 1814, signed by Jane Austen. Between filming her TV show about antiques, running her business, and hiring consultants to authenticate the letters, Josie tries to learn what she can about Veronica, someone she never heard her father mention. The murder of a consultant during the filming of a show puts Josie's reputation and possibly her life in jeopardy. Newcomers may have trouble keeping track of the many series regulars, but their characters all ring true. Cleland maintains tension from the opening pages right up to the surprise conclusion. Miss Austen would approve.
