The Abbey Mystery

By Julia Golding

Book #1 in the Jane Austen Investigates series

Young Jane Austen uncovers secrets at Southmoor Abbey, facing ghostly monks, hidden talents, and dangerous intrigues.

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192 pages

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In 1789, a young Jane Austen becomes an unlikely detective at Southmoor Abbey. Amidst preparations for a grand party, Jane is determined to debunk the legend of a ghostly monk. Her investigation leads her through eerie nights, a mysterious Indian girl, and a perilous library fire. With her trusty dog Grandison, Jane must protect prized horses and clear her friends' names from false accusations. Can she unravel the truth behind the Abbey's secrets before it's too late?

From the publisher

Jane Austen turns detective in this spooky historical adventure by award-winning author Julia Golding!It’s 1789 and a young Jane Austen turns detective as she seeks to solve the mysterious happenings at Southmoor Abbey. When a carriage accident forces a change of plans, 13-year-old Jane is sent to be a companion to Lady Cromwell for a week as the household prepares to celebrate the eldest son’s coming-of-age party. While there, Jane vows to solve the mystery of the ghostly monk in the Abbey grounds - for she does not believe in such stories!But this is not the only strange occurrence for the adventurous young Jane to investigate. There are shivery night-time investigations, an Indian girl with secret talents, a library fire, two prize horses in danger, and friends to save from false accusations.With notebook in hand and her faithful dog Grandison by her side, will Jane overcome the continuous obstacles and find out the truth?

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