Carrie Bebris
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| New (June 2009) Events Recent Updates Frequently Asked Questions The Matters at Mansfield Reviews Excerpt |
Dear Readers,
Welcome to my online home! I am delighted that you stopped in. If
this is your first visit, I hope you will be a frequent guest. Do join me
in a cup of tea and make yourself comfortable, for we have much
news to catch up on.
I’m afraid it has been awhile since I last updated this page, for which
I apologize. I have a very good reason, however. The Darcys and I
have been in Highbury, you see, and unfortunately Hartfield does not
yet have Internet access. Whilst Emma and her new husband, Mr.
Knightley, might take an interest in such technology, the very notion
of the World Wide Web coming into his home would set Mr.
Woodhouse trembling. (I understand, however, that Harriet Smith
Martin is a faithful Twitter blogger.)
If perchance you are unfamiliar with the people and places just
mentioned, they appear in Jane Austen’s novel Emma—and also in
the next Mr. & Mrs. Darcy Mystery, which I am happy to report that
I have just completed and turned in to my publisher. In The Intrigue
at Highbury (Or, Emma’s Match), an encounter with highway
robbers strands Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy in the quiet village of
Highbury . . . which they soon discover is anything but peaceful. A
prominent, wealthy gentleman—Edgar Churchill, uncle and
benefactor of local golden boy Frank Churchill—has just dropped
dead in the home of the magistrate, Mr. Knightley, and his new wife,
Emma. The suspicious circumstances of Edgar’s death, following so
soon upon the recent death of Frank’s aunt, suggest foul play.
Moreover, the murders appear to be connected to the Darcys’
robbery. Add to all this gypsies lurking in the woods, several
mysterious strangers in town, and sinister word puzzles appearing
anonymously, and soon all Highbury is astir with an intrigue that only
the combined wits of the Darcys and Knightleys can solve.
You can look forward to The Intrigue at Highbury in March 2010.
Yes, I know—that seems an eternity away. It does to me, too! But in
the meantime, I am pleased to announce a few other opportunities for
you to spend more time with the Darcys. My two most recent Darcy
mysteries will be published in new paperback editions in October
2009: North by Northanger in trade paperback (these are the larger
softcovers similar in size to a hardcover), and The Matters
Welcome to my online home! I am delighted that you stopped in. If
this is your first visit, I hope you will be a frequent guest. Do join me
in a cup of tea and make yourself comfortable, for we have much
news to catch up on.
I’m afraid it has been awhile since I last updated this page, for which
I apologize. I have a very good reason, however. The Darcys and I
have been in Highbury, you see, and unfortunately Hartfield does not
yet have Internet access. Whilst Emma and her new husband, Mr.
Knightley, might take an interest in such technology, the very notion
of the World Wide Web coming into his home would set Mr.
Woodhouse trembling. (I understand, however, that Harriet Smith
Martin is a faithful Twitter blogger.)
If perchance you are unfamiliar with the people and places just
mentioned, they appear in Jane Austen’s novel Emma—and also in
the next Mr. & Mrs. Darcy Mystery, which I am happy to report that
I have just completed and turned in to my publisher. In The Intrigue
at Highbury (Or, Emma’s Match), an encounter with highway
robbers strands Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy in the quiet village of
Highbury . . . which they soon discover is anything but peaceful. A
prominent, wealthy gentleman—Edgar Churchill, uncle and
benefactor of local golden boy Frank Churchill—has just dropped
dead in the home of the magistrate, Mr. Knightley, and his new wife,
Emma. The suspicious circumstances of Edgar’s death, following so
soon upon the recent death of Frank’s aunt, suggest foul play.
Moreover, the murders appear to be connected to the Darcys’
robbery. Add to all this gypsies lurking in the woods, several
mysterious strangers in town, and sinister word puzzles appearing
anonymously, and soon all Highbury is astir with an intrigue that only
the combined wits of the Darcys and Knightleys can solve.
You can look forward to The Intrigue at Highbury in March 2010.
Yes, I know—that seems an eternity away. It does to me, too! But in
the meantime, I am pleased to announce a few other opportunities for
you to spend more time with the Darcys. My two most recent Darcy
mysteries will be published in new paperback editions in October
2009: North by Northanger in trade paperback (these are the larger
softcovers similar in size to a hardcover), and The Matters
at Mansfield in mass market paperback (these are the smaller size that fit nicely in one’s purse—
pardon me, reticule!). The Matters at Mansfield also has an Italian edition forthcoming, following
the success of the Italian translations of Pride and Prescience, Suspense and Sensibility, and
North by Northanger.
Thank you for your notes and emails, which I always appreciate. Being a writer is often a lonely
job—just me and the computer (well . . . and the voices in my head), and I cannot tell you how
lovely it is to hear from readers and know that my words are out there reaching living, breathing
people. That’s why I also truly enjoy meeting you in person. I presently have events scheduled in
Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio—if you come to a program, do introduce yourself! My
schedule is always a work-in-progress; as dates are finalized I post them on the events page, so
check periodically to see whether I will be in your neighborhood. If you leave a note in my
guestbook, you can also sign up to receive an e-newsletter with notices of my upcoming events,
book releases, and other news.
I will post more about The Intrigue at Highbury in the coming months. Meanwhile, have a
wonderful summer. May it include ample opportunities for reading! Until next time, I remain—
Your most obliged and faithful scribe,
Carrie
pardon me, reticule!). The Matters at Mansfield also has an Italian edition forthcoming, following
the success of the Italian translations of Pride and Prescience, Suspense and Sensibility, and
North by Northanger.
Thank you for your notes and emails, which I always appreciate. Being a writer is often a lonely
job—just me and the computer (well . . . and the voices in my head), and I cannot tell you how
lovely it is to hear from readers and know that my words are out there reaching living, breathing
people. That’s why I also truly enjoy meeting you in person. I presently have events scheduled in
Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio—if you come to a program, do introduce yourself! My
schedule is always a work-in-progress; as dates are finalized I post them on the events page, so
check periodically to see whether I will be in your neighborhood. If you leave a note in my
guestbook, you can also sign up to receive an e-newsletter with notices of my upcoming events,
book releases, and other news.
I will post more about The Intrigue at Highbury in the coming months. Meanwhile, have a
wonderful summer. May it include ample opportunities for reading! Until next time, I remain—
Your most obliged and faithful scribe,
Carrie
The Italian editions of
Pride and Prescience and
Suspense and Sensibility
were so well received that
my Milan publisher is
releasing North by
Northanger (Ombre di
Pemberley) in January
2009. If you are a reader
from Italy, Benvenuti!
Grazie del vostro
interesse per la serie delle
Indagini di Mr. e Mrs.
Darcy. I primi due titoli
della serie - Orgoglio e
preveggenza e Sospetto e
sentimento - sono
disponibili presso
l'editore TEA. Il terzo
volume, Ombre di
Pemberley, è
programmato per
gennaio 2009. (Per
ulteriori informazioni
visitate il sito della TEA,
www.tealibri.it)
Pride and Prescience and
Suspense and Sensibility
were so well received that
my Milan publisher is
releasing North by
Northanger (Ombre di
Pemberley) in January
2009. If you are a reader
from Italy, Benvenuti!
Grazie del vostro
interesse per la serie delle
Indagini di Mr. e Mrs.
Darcy. I primi due titoli
della serie - Orgoglio e
preveggenza e Sospetto e
sentimento - sono
disponibili presso
l'editore TEA. Il terzo
volume, Ombre di
Pemberley, è
programmato per
gennaio 2009. (Per
ulteriori informazioni
visitate il sito della TEA,
www.tealibri.it)
| Good News! The Matters at Mansfield (Or, The Crawford Affair) has been named a finalist for the 2009 Daphne du Maurier Award for excellence in romantic suspense. The winner will be announced at a ceremony in mid-July. North by Northanger won the 2007 Daphne award. |
