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October 19, 2020
Death of A Clergyman – An Interview with Riana Everly & Giveaway
An Interview!
There’s a give-away as well. Please stop by and tell us what you think.
Good Afternoon everyone,
Today I have the pleasure to interview Riana Everly, a very creative author whom I am always happy to see visiting From Pemberley to Milton. Ms. Everly has released a new series called Miss Mary Investigates whose main character is Mary Bennet my favourite sister, after Elizabeth of course. This series has two books already, a novella called The Mystery of the Missing Heiress, which is an introduction to the series (and currently free by the way) and Death of a Clergyman, the first book in the series.
Today Riana Everly is here to talk to us a little more about this book, and I hope you enjoy it 
October 18, 2020
A Review from A Novel Sentiment
Here’s a lovey review of Death of a Clergyman from A Novel Sentiment (formerly Half Agony Half Hope).
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My Review: I’m really not one for mystery books but this one sounded interesting and one of the main characters is Mary Bennet who doesn’t get a lot of love. I read the first book in this series and I really loved Alexander. I really enjoyed Alexander and Mary’s back and forth banter in the book. I did not see that twist with who the murderer actually was. It was great. This book was great I can’t wait to see what happens in the next one. I definitely recommend this book if you love Pride and Prejudice and a good murder mystery then pick this book up.
https://www.anovelsentiment.com/2020/10/deathofaclergyman.html
You can read the whole article here: https://www.anovelsentiment.com/2020/10/deathofaclergyman.html
October 15, 2020
Paperbacks!
It’s always so exciting when the paperbacks arrive! No matter how routine it is, the thrill never palls.
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No matter that Amazon makes it all but impossible to order proof copies. No matter that there is always some glitch somewhere. No matter that the courier stood on my porch without a mask and expected me to come to him to take the box. (No, thanks, sir. Just put it down and back away slowly. I’ll disinfect it from a good distance.)
They’re here, and that makes up for everything!
Paperbacks are now available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and hopefully more and more places as IngramSpark’s distribution system gets cranking.
October 13, 2020
Blog Tour Stop – The University of Glasgow
For my visit to Babblings of a Bookworm, I wrote a bit about the University of Glasgow, where my character Alexander Lyons took his degrees. There’s a bit of history, an excerpt, and a give-away!
https://babblingsofabookworm.blogspot.com/2020/10/death-of-clergyman-by-riana-everly.html
October 8, 2020
Gumshoe Review loved Miss Mary!
What a lovely surprise it was to see this great review from Gumshoe Review of Death of a Clergyman!
Here’s the link: http://www.gumshoereview.com/php/Review-id.php?id=6689
And here’s the text:
Death of a Clergyman is the first of a new series featuring Miss Mary Bennet as the investigator. For those who are Jane Austen fans, you’ll find your first guess is correct this mystery contains the characters from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice while including a few others needed for this variation from the original novel. The author does a great job of keeping the original characters recognizable to readers of the original work and the changes, when they occur, are believable as extensions of their basic character flaws.
Mr. Collins has been found murdered. Some items found near the body seem to indicate that Elizabeth Bennet killed him. The evidence is circumstantial but it does all point to Elizabeth. The local magistrate, Sir William Lucas, believes he has no option but to arrest her and bind her over for trial for murder.
Elizabeth denies killing Collins and states he was alive when she last saw him. Charlotte Lucas browbeats her father into further investigation of the crime and allowing Elizabeth to be restricted to Longbourn’s grounds. This is acceptable to everyone, except no one actually believes that another suspect will be found.
Mary Bennet, the middle daughter of five, has always been overlooked. At times she almost believes she’s invisible. But since no one pays attention to her, she has plenty of time to observe others. Mary is convinced that Elizabeth is innocent and it will be up to her to clear her sister and find the real killer.
Mr. Darcy also believes Elizabeth is innocent and he hires Alexander Lyons, a private and confidential investigator that he has used in the past to go to Meryton with him to look into the crime. Before Lyons will take the case, he asks Darcy to confirm that if it turns out Elizabeth is the murderer Darcy will allow the evidence to be turned over to the courts. Darcy, of course, reluctantly agrees.
After a rough and rocky start, Lyons, Darcy, and Mary begin to share their information. The men concentrate on interviewing other gentlemen and ladies of the area regarding what they know. Mary, on the other hand, spends much of her time visiting staff in the estates in the area. I’ll leave it to you to decide who gets the most useful information.
The mystery is convoluted, with a number of surprising twists. The author plays fair with the readers and I’ll note that having read the original work from which this story deviates is not necessary to enjoy the story. All in all, this is a great start to the series and the next mystery will be Death in Highbury which plays off Jane Austen’s Emma. After reading Death of a Clergyman, I’m looking forward to the next Miss Mary Investigates.
October 6, 2020
A “Just Hatched” Book – Death of a Clergyman by Riana Everly
I’m proud to be one of the first new releases listed at The Hist Fic Chick!
There’s a blurb and a bio… and why not see what else is newly hatched and exciting?
For lovers of all things Jane Austen, Ms. Everly’s books do not disappoint!! Check out her latest Austenesque adventure!!
Released on September 14, 2020
The series isMiss Mary Investigates. The novel isDeath of a Clergyman: A Pride and Prejudice Mystery by Riana Everly.
Blurb:Mary Bennet has always been the quiet sister, the studious and contemplative middle child in a busy family of five. She is not interested in balls and parties, and is only slightly bothered by the arrival of the distant cousin who will one day inherit her father’s estate. But then Mr. Collins is found dead, and Mary’s beloved sister Elizabeth is accused of his murder. Mary knows she must learn whatever she can to prove Elizabeth innocent of this most horrible crime, or her sister might be hanged as a murderess!
Alexander Lyons has made a pleasant life for himself in London, far from…
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October 5, 2020
Alexander Lyons – an Interview
In today’s blog tour stop, I interview my sleuth Alexander Lyons about his background and his friendship with Mr. Darcy. Candy at So Little Time… is our kind hostess. Please come and read!
https://candy-m.blogspot.com/2020/10/death-of-clergyman-blog-tour-character.html
October 4, 2020
Blog Tour – All the villains!
My next blog tour stop takes me to For Love of Jane Austen, where all the questionable characters in Meryton come out of the woodwork. Who do you think did Mr. Collins in? Check out my list and add your own possibilities!
https://forloveofausten.blogspot.com/2020/10/death-of-clergyman-blog-tour-guest-post.html
Don’t forget to comment for your chance to win a copy of Death of a Clergyman!
September 29, 2020
Death of a clergyman by Riana Everly
Today’s blog tour visit takes me to Interests of a Jane Austen Girl. Come and see what Mr. Darcy has to say.
Hello All, I know I haven’t been here much lately. I am going through an express course of German for university entry, so I am focusing on that, right now, but never fear, I have several reviews coming up in December and the coming year.
But now I will present Riana Everly, and her newest book, namely, “The Death of a Clergyman.”
Blurb
Mary Bennet has always been the quiet sister, the studious and contemplative middle child in a busy family of five. She is not interested in balls and parties and is only slightly bothered by the arrival of the distant cousin who will one day inherit her father’s estate. But then Mr Collins is found dead, and Mary’s beloved sister Elizabeth is accused of his murder. Mary knows she must learn whatever she can to prove Elizabeth innocent of this most horrible crime or her sister might be…
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September 25, 2020
Read my post on Austen Authors
Would you think less of me if I confessed to being an unfaithful reader? If I admitted to dallying with authors other than our beloved Jane Austen?
Read my first blog post on Austen Authors to see how bad I can get.
https://austenauthors.net/the-unfaithful-reader-and-a-giveaway/
