The Fatal Unpleasantness at Netherfield A Novel
By Claudia Gray
First published 2026
The fifth book in New York Times bestselling author Claudia Gray’s Jane Austen sequel series, which finds amateur sleuths Jonathan Darcy and Juliet Tilney investigating a suspicious murder at Netherfield Park Jonathan Darcy has recovered from the wound he received in a duel three months prior, during a disastrous London Season. But his parents aren’t over the shock, and they remain convinced that, no matter how many murderers have been caught via their investigations, Jonathan must end his association with Miss Juliet Tilney—particularly now that she is a young lady of ruined reputation. He prays for some opportunity to be with her again, but unfortunately, the answer to those prayers comes in the form of murder: his uncle Charles Bingley’s brother-in-law, Mr. Hurst, is found dead from poisoning at Netherfield Park. Aunt Jane is desperate for answers, which means Miss Tilney must be invited to Netherfield to investigate! Juliet, still reeling from her newfound ruination, is happy to be back in the thick of an investigation. The reunion with Mr.
- Published
- 16 Jun 2026
- Pages
- 336
- Publisher
- Random House
- Edition
- Paperback
- Elsewhere
- Open Library
- Mystery
- Science Fiction
- Fantasy
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