Hello Bookfluencers,
Fall has finally arrived in the Pacific Northwest. It is my favorite season. Bring on the pumpkin spice lattes and festive decorations. How about you?
Today, I am sending you an invitation to apply for the book tour of Murder at Donwell Abbey, the second book in the popular Emma Knightley Mystery series by best-selling and award-winning author Vanessa Kelly.
Perfect for fans who enjoy cozy mysteries and Jane Austen-inspired fiction with period-accurate settings, twisty plots, and quirky characters similar to authors Dianne Freeman, Syrie James, and Claudia Gray, this highly anticipated novel is a standalone story.
If this campaign sounds similar to the Pre-publication Aesthetic Book Blast you might have previously signed up for, they are different. This campaign is a review-and-feature book tour after publication and includes a hardcover copy of the book.
BOOK DESCRIPTION
In this latest Regency-era mystery, Jane Austen’s clever Emma Knightley navigates shocking changes in her family—while meeting her match in a deadly adversary . . .
Emma’s spirits are elevated after she and husband George Knightley host a joyful holiday celebration at the Hartfield estate. But it’s instantly a bitter January when her father makes an unexpected announcement—he and Miss Hetty Bates have decided to marry. Not only must Emma relinquish her role as mistress of the household, but also accept the reality that the excitable Miss Bates will become her stepmother.
More unwanted news arrives during an extravagant betrothal ball at Donwell Abbey, the grand Knightley estate where Emma and George will soon permanently reside. Nearly every villager in Highbury revels in the dazzling affair—except Emma’s hardworking lady’s maid, Prudence Parr. To Emma’s horror, Prudence is found dead, sprawled across the stones of the library terrace.
The woman’s tragic fall is quickly ruled a terrible accident, and whispers circulate about personal troubles leading up to her untimely demise. But Emma’s instincts tell her that something far more sinister is at play. Now, Highbury’s matchmaker-turned-sleuth vows to outwit a cunning criminal before an innocent man loses his freedom—or Donwell Abbey plunges into a darker mystery . . .
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AUTHOR BIO
Vanessa Kelly is a bestselling author of historical mystery and historical romance. She has won multiple awards, including the prestigious Maggie Medallion for best historical romance. She is a USA Today, Barnes & Noble, BookScan, and Amazon bestseller several times over. To date, her books have been published in eleven languages. After receiving her MA in English literature from Rutgers University, Vanessa spent several years in the Ph.D. program at the University of Toronto, studying 18th-century women authors. She worked as a researcher for many years, and currently resides in Ottawa, Canada, with her husband.
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CAMPAIGN DETAILS
- Publisher: Kensington Books
- Publication Date: November 25, 2025
- Genre: Historical Mystery, Austenesque Fiction
- Type of Tour: Instagram Book Tour
- Tour Dates: November 24–December 8, 2025
Additional information about the type of post and its requirements, the availability of complimentary books, your choice of dates, the selection process and notification, and the terms of our agreement are included in the campaign application.
ARE YOU READY TO RETURN TO HIGHBURY AND SOLVE A MYSTERY WITH EMMA KNIGHTLEY?
If so, please apply before Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
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