The Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia Gray

The Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia Gray, 386 pages

The Knightley's house party has an impressive guest list: the Darcys, the Brandons, the Bertrams, the Wentworths, and Juliet Tilney, daughter of Henry and Catherine. As literal stormclouds darken the sky as the party gathers, a shadow falls upon Donwell Abbey in the shape of an unwelcome guest: Mr. George Wickham. When Wickham's body is found in the gallery, it's clear that there is a murderer in their midst. 

You don't have to be an Austen aficionado to enjoy this murder mystery; the author has done a superb job of giving enough context to prevent any loss of meaning. The artful way Gray meshes Austen's stories together makes for excellent reading.  The language is clear and open, but reflects enough of Austen's voice and Regency era fiction to feel like a modern classic.