This book written my Jessica Berg was so well written! It had the perfect blend of mystery and murder! I was told it was an Austen like novel however don’t come for me but I went in blind not having read anything! It was a really great book for cozying up and putting on our detective hats and I cannot wait to see what’s to come from these great characters in any future books!!! Grab it and enjoy!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00April McCoyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngApril McCoy2022-07-31 21:34:292022-08-01 15:03:39Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1) by Jessica Berg – Review by April McCoy
I’m a sucker for anything closely related to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, I will always read it! Murder Most Pemberley was intriguing and I loved it! Centuries and generations later is where this story takes place. Descendents of the Darcy, Bingley and even Wickham line throughout. The author weaved a wonderful murder mystery, with a tad bit of romance. Eliza Darcy has been invited to Pemberley, for a family reunion of sorts. Little does she know it’s going to turn into an adventure of her lifetime. She will also meet a new beau named Heath. He’s handsome, charming, and oh so delectable, but does she have time? Or is it just fun on vacation? When tragedy strikes, Eliza is determined to get to the bottom of it. Murder, disappearances, embezzlement, and oh yeah an Aunt who can’t stand her, make Eliza’s task all the more difficult. This book is a wonderful story but always having your family’s back. Wanting to do everything in your power to protect them, even when it’s not your job. If you’re like me and enjoy everything “Pride and Prejudice” you really need to jump into this book now. This was one of better books I’ve read playing off Jane Austen’s original novel!
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Eliza is an American headed to the UK for a family reunion of the Jane Austen variety. She has a whole list of things she would like to knock off her bucket list while there, but she is really there to fix a family issue between her father and uncle. What starts as just a mission to find out why her father was estranged from her family turns into a real whodunit when bodies start piling up.
I caught a few references to the Austen line of books with the Darcy’s and the Bennett’s but I’m not an Austen reader. That being said, this was still a really great, fun, well written book and I loved every word! Eliza is a wonderful character full of personality and drive and smarts. Heath is a perfect play against her. The wacky aunt makes every appearance enjoyable. Just…read this book. I can’t wait for the next installment!
I thoroughly enjoyed this modern tame if Pride and Prejudice. It felt like the classic book and yet at the same time felt fresh and new. The characters were a great part of this story, drawing you as the reader in. They matched perfectly with the story and made it much more interesting. I enjoyed the mix of British and American. It was entertaining to read and kept the book feeling revived. I thought this was a great re-imagining by the the author and I am looking forward to the next book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2022-07-30 15:37:132022-08-01 14:29:24Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1) by Jessica Berg – Review by Kerry Baker
As a huge fan of all things Pride and Prejudice, the moment I stumbled across this book I knew that I needed to read it! It didn’t take me very long to fall in love with Eliza, who the author did a fantastic job of turning into a modern-day mix of Agatha Christie and the lovable Elizabeth ‘Lizzy’ Bennet Darcy of the original book. I loved that the author put time and effort into the other characters, making it obvious to readers of the Pride and Prejudice book which descendants there at the reunion resemble the main characters of the original book. Due to the name of the book, I knew it would be a mystery novel, and the author blew me away with how she was able to develop the mystery while also throwing a bit of romance into the novel. Can’t wait to read the next in the series!
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What a fun book with a mix of the current Darcy clan living at Pemberley and the history of Elizabeth Bennett and her Mr. Darcy! Eliza wants to learn more about her family and why her father left England so she goes to Pemberley for a family reunion. She meets up with her cousin Joy Bingley, Jane’s relative, her goofy Aunt Iris, and a handsome Heath. All is going well until a body is found in the fountains and no one knows who the killer is. Eliza and her clan start snooping and start to find out secrets surrounding the staff, the family, and the house. I loved the characters, the setting at Pemberley, the snippets from Elizabeth’s journal, and the story line which kept me wanting to find out what was going to happen next!
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Murder Most Pemberley is the first book in the Eliza Darcy Mysteries series. I always enjoy a new take on Austen’s works, and this was a fun read. This story is set in modern-day times with the ancestors of Darcy and other characters from Pride and Prejudice. Eliza is American and has skipped across the pond to meet her father’s family in England. What starts as curiosity about her family turns into a murder mystery. I enjoyed the characters and the story. It was a fun, light-hearted read, which leaves me looking forward to the next book in the series. I look forward to reading more from this author and this series soon.
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This fun murder mystery really blew me out of the water. I have read a couple of this authors books and personally she is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Every book I have read of hers has been amazing and this one is no different. The characters are well developed, realistic, and bring the story together as a whole. The mystery was just enough to keep you on the edge of your seat while reading this incredible mystery. However not only did the murder mystery help bring this book alive but its also full of nutty relatives, romance, and of course plenty of tea, this book really had it all.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2022-07-24 17:44:342022-07-25 10:25:41Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1) by Jessica Berg – Review by stephanie nicole
I thoroughly enjoyed this romantic cozy mystery with a Jane Austen/Pride and Prejudice twist. American Eliza Darcy travels to “Merry Old England” to attend a Darcy/Bennet family reunion. However, Eliza has an ulterior motive for going, and that is to resolve the estrangement between her father and uncle. Having arrived in England and explored the vast Pemberley estate of her ancestors, Eliza has to, “channel her inner Agatha Christie” when a dead body surfaces. Suddenly afternoon tea is replaced by murder and mayhem, especially as the body count starts rising. When clues to the murder begin to merge with her investigation into her family’s rift, she decides to let loose her “inner wannabe sleuth”, even though she promised to keep out of the official Scotland Yard investigation. With the help from the handsome Heath Tilney, and her batty great-aunt, Eliza rushes to untangle the web of lives and secrets, and still finds time to flirt with her British heartthrob. Three murders later and the clues are running out as Eliza keeps investigating and realises that her own life is in danger. This was a great read, I loved the fact that all the characters were descendants of Elizabeth and Mr Darcy, and I loved all the Austen references dotted through the book. Eliza is a wonderful heroine and could just as easily have been in a Jane Austen novel herself. I felt immersed in the story and engaged with the characters. The storyline had me hooked and the plot twists kept me guessing, making it very hard to put this book down! I look forward to the next book in the series.
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What a clever murder mystery! Eliza is heading to a family reunion in jolly ole- England, a Darcy/Bennet one. She meets Heath at the airport. Could it be fate that brought them together? I loved watching the chemistry with these two. What an entertaining tale told with a taste of snippets of Jane Austen at the beginning of each chapter. A tale of murder and romance. Eliza can’t resist helping Scotland Yard when drama happens at the reunion. I can’t blame her. Wouldn’t you like to make sure it isn’t you next? Humor, mystery, characters that will entertain you as you try to figure out who did it (No, I own’t tell you who, tsk!) The plot is smooth, twits abound, with characters galore. The older characters will have you laughing out loud as you read. This is a wonderful book. I look forward to more from this author. What a delight to read with your tea and crumpets.
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Murder Most Pemberley is an interesting story. It is the first book in the series and held a lot of promise. Unfortunately some of the characters frustrated me making it difficult to connect with them which in turn, made it hard to connect with the storyline. The premise is predictable but it did have some fun qualities. For me the story didn’t flow easily it felt a little stilted at times. Sometimes less is more as there are a lot of English colloquialisms/slang/ phrases and it felt like too much. This story reads as though aimed at a younger reader as in it is a YA cozy mystery than for an older audience.
Eliza Darcy is visiting England and her relatives. She and her friends and crazy Great Aunt decide to do some super sleuthing. Whilst there they soon find themselves embroiled in murder and mayhem.
If you love Jane Austen and/or Agatha Christie then this maybe right up your alley.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2022-07-23 18:33:292022-07-25 09:55:37Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1) by Jessica Berg – Review by Jenni Bishop
I loved reading this book. It was a perfect blend of romance an mystery. I loved the Austen play on the story as well with a good mystery that was afoot. It a pleasurable read that really gave a lot, kept you intrigued, and kept you wanting to go with the characters to learn who the real culprit was!
Eliza was great all around! Loved her wit and her sense of humor that went along with the mystery that was needing to be solved. Things were very well written, visually and the story developed at a very well done pace. I was very intrigued and laughing as I read! The secrets that surfaced and as the questions were raised, I was rooting for Eliza and her potentially perfect match. The writing was perfect. Well done with its own realism. I really had fun with this book. I fell in love with this book so easily! Loved it! I loved how the author crated a true mystery, and felt we were in the times of Austen and the adventures she had written. Eliza was a commendable character. I enjoyed the character development as well!
Wonderful! It was perfect in every which way The story was very bewitching with its own spell as well. I loved it so! I highly recommend this book and author. Must read on both ends for sure! A brilliant read!
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I really enjoyed this cosy romance. I loved the reference to Jane Austin and the connection the author makes. I really loved Eliza’s character. She is a determined lady and when she wants to solve something you can be sure she will solve it. Our story is based in the English countryside while men are gentlemen and ladies are supposed to act like ladies. Eliza travels there to visit her family and to find out just what happened between them and her father. However like most families there are the nice people and also the not so nice people and some are just plain crazy. When murders start to happen Eliza realises she needs to solve more than just the family history. This book is a fun Cozy Mystery which will have you laughing with a sprinkle of romance and a touch of danger this book is a captivating read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2022-07-23 09:21:042022-07-25 09:40:11Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1) by Jessica Berg – Review by Kerry Carr
Eat a crumpet. Check. Say “bloody hell” in an English pub. Check. Solve three murders and fall in love? Definitely not on the list. But when England dishes up murder, even an American girl knows it’s time to channel her inner Agatha Christie.
American Eliza Darcy travels to Merry Old England to partake in a Darcy/Bennet family reunion for one reason: to solve the estrangement between her father and uncle. Not long after Eliza’s arrival and exploration of the vast estate of her ancestors, a dead body surfaces. Murder and mayhem replace afternoon teas and flirting with her British heartthrob. Eliza has every intention of keeping her snoot out of official Scotland Yard business, but when clues to the murder begin to merge with her investigation into her family’s rift, her inner wannabe sleuth self-activates.
With the help of her batty great-aunt and the sexy Heath Tilney, Eliza hurries to untangle the web of lies and secrets. As corpses start to pile up faster than the clues, Eliza fears the estate’s family graveyard will swallow another body: hers.
Jessica Berg, a child of the Dakotas and the prairie, grew up amongst hard-working men and women and learned at an early age to “put some effort into it.” Following that wise adage, she has put effort into teaching high school English for over a decade, being a mother to four children (she finds herself surprised at this number, too), bask- ing in the love of her husband of more than fifteen years and losing herself in the imaginary worlds she creates.
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