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A Bingley family curse looms over Lizzie's sister and Darcy's best friend—but are the dark forces at work supernatural or human?

Lizzie Bennet’s beloved sister Jane has just married Darcy’s best friend, Bingley, and the Bennet family and Darcy are paying the newlyweds a visit at Bingley’s family home, Netherfield Park. It doesn’t take long for their country retreat to turn into an investigation, though, when a long-dead body is discovered stuffed up the parlor chimney.

The locals are convinced that Netherfield is cursed, but Lizzie and Darcy know better than to believe in such nonsense and are determined to uncover the truth about what happened to the mysterious man in the chimney. But as they dig deeper into the history of Netherfield Park, they find that danger is waiting for them around every corner. Soon enough, they’re forced to consider if the curse might have some merit to it, or if there’s something—or someone—far more sinister behind their near brushes with death. . . .

Short and Sweet Review

Lizzie Bennet and Mr. Darcy are back at it again! This time they’re visiting newlyweds Jane and Bingley at Netherfield Park when, surprise surprise, a long-dead body is discovered stuffed up the chimney. The locals immediately claim the estate is cursed (because of course they do), but Lizzie and Darcy aren’t buying it. Naturally, they start digging into the mystery, only to find danger, hidden secrets, and maybe even something actually sinister behind all the talk of curses.
This was such a fun conclusion to the series. The mystery had just the right mix of cozy and creepy — hidden passages, secret treasures, suspicious townsfolk — everything you’d want in a Jane Austen–inspired whodunit. I also loved the change of setting from London to the countryside; it gave the story a slightly different feel and let the characters breathe a bit.
Lizzie and Darcy’s dynamic continues to be one of my favorite things about these books. The banter, the mutual respect, and how they both push each other to grow — it’s so satisfying to see that balance of love and independence. I also appreciated how their relationship still had tension and depth even though they’re solidly together now. And can we talk about Lady Catherine being a pirate? Absolutely ridiculous in the best possible way.
If I had any complaints, it’s that the ending felt a little rushed. There were so many exciting twists in the final stretch that I expected a bigger payoff. A few loose ends (especially around Lady Catherine and Caroline) didn’t feel fully wrapped up, and a couple of side characters suddenly took center stage at the end for no real reason. But overall, it still left me smiling.
This was a charming, clever wrap-up to Lizzie and Darcy’s murder-solving adventures. If you’ve been following the series, you’ll love how it ties everything together — and if you haven’t, definitely start with Pride and Premeditation because it makes the whole journey even more rewarding.