"Where shall I begin? Which of my important nothings shall I tell you first?"
—Jane Austen, letter to her sister, Cassandra
February 2012
The Deception at Lyme now available in audio
For years, readers have been asking me whether the Mr. & Mrs. Darcy Mysteries will ever be available in audio format. I am delighted to announce that at last, one of them is! An unabridged audio version of The Deception at Lyme has just released, published by Recorded Books. It is available on CD and digital Playaway, with a cassette edition scheduled for March. It is a wonderful recording, featuring the vocal talents of actress Leslie Carroll (herself an author of historical fiction and nonfiction) and is a pleasure to listen to even if you have already read the novel. It can be purchased directly from Recorded Books. You might also find it in your local library's collection; if you don't, please encourage your library to add it. If the audiobook version of Deception sells well, it is my hope that audio versions of the other Darcy Mysteries will follow.
Italian version of The Deception at Lyme just published
My Italian publisher, TEA Books, has just released Inganno e persuasione, o: La sventurata di Lyme. As with TEA's editions of the previous Mr. and Mrs. Darcy Mysteries, this Italian translation of The Deception at Lyme is a handsome trade paperback with a lovely cover. It is available in print and ebook formats.
Libri: IBS.it (http://www.ibs.it/)
eBook: Il Libraio (http://www.illibraio.it)
Italian readers can learn more information on the Italian page of my website.
November 2011
Got Maps?
Thanks to your enthusiastic response to The Deception at Lyme, the novel has already gone into a second printing. Thank you! Unfortunately, a small number of second printing copies are missing the map and illustrations that are supposed to appear on pages 10-12. If you have purchased a misprinted copy, you can exchange it at your place of purchase, or contact me for instructions on receiving a replacement from my publisher. Both my publisher and I apologize for any inconvenience.
September 2011
Carrie posts on Austenprose
On September 27 I wrote a guest post on the blog Austenprose, talking about the characters and other elements of Persuasion that inspired The Deception at Lyme. My publisher and I also gave away several copies of Deception, along with a complete set of the six Mr. & Mrs. Darcy Mysteries published to date. Do drop in and help me celebrate Deception's release day!
Second author tea added to Deception tour
The Tea with Mr. & Mrs. Darcy event on October 29 at Basically British sold out so quickly that we are holding a second tea on Sunday, October 30 at 1:00 p.m. All other details are the same as the Saturday tea, and can be found on the Events page. Seating for the new date is already filling up, so reserve your place soon to avoid disappointment: 937-222-1488.
August 2011
Win a signed advance copy of
The Deception at Lyme
Would you like to read the new Mr. and Mrs. Darcy Mystery, The Deception at Lyme (Or, The Peril of Persuasion), before it officially releases? Then enter one of two drawings for subscribers to my e-newsletter. The prize for each is a signed advance review copy (the preview edition that gets sent out to reviewers) of The Deception at Lyme.
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May 2011
Carrie interviewed by NPR
Thank you to all my readers who turned out for the Ohioana Book Festival earlier this month. It was a pleasure to meet you in person, and I hope you enjoyed the festival as much as I did. For those who missed it, one of the highlights for me was an interview on NPR's All Sides with Ann Fisher. We discussed the challenges of writing about some of the world's most beloved characters, and influences that led to the creation of the Mr. and Mrs. Darcy series. Along with fellow guest author Andrea Cheng, we also talked about writing and the publishing industry in general, and answered live questions from listeners. You can watch a video of the interview or listen to the podcast version by clicking here.
February 2011
Intrigo a Highbury debuts in Italy
The Italian edition of the fifth Mr. and Mrs. Darcy Mystery, Intrigo a Highbury (o: Gli equivoci amorosi di Emma) has just been released. TEA, my Italian publisher, is making it available for a special price through February 13 if purchased directly from their website.