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Lucy Andrew
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Crime writer and crime fiction scholar. Jane Austen enthusiast. Rep’d by Euan Thorneycroft at A M Heath. Debut novel #AVeryVexingMurder published in 2026 by Corvus (Atlantic Books) and William Morrow (HarperCollins). Website: https://www.lucyandrew.com/
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Some lovely words from some even lovelier people!

I’m always so appreciative and so humbled by the support ahead of a new book coming out. So this is a MASSIVE thank you to everyone!

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February 2, 2026 at 6:21 PM
My January Crime Club author newsletter is out, so check your inboxes or sign up on my website to get my latest newsletter now:

www.lucyandrew.com/crime-club

#authornewsletter #cosycrime #booklaunch #janeausten
January 31, 2026 at 6:25 PM
I'm delighted to announce my launch event for A Very Vexing Murder at @waterstoneswton.bsky.social in conversation with the brilliant Leo Vardiashvili on Friday 13th March, 6pm. Tickets available here: waterstones.com/events/a-ver...
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January 30, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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HELLO! My name is Alice Bell. I used to write about games, and now I still do that but also write murder mysteries with ghosts and jokes. The latest is about solving a murder in a pro-wrestling gym and is out now!
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January 19, 2026 at 3:13 PM
I'm delighted to be at @waterstonesbath.bsky.social to launch A Very Vexing Murder on Wednesday 4th March at 6.30pm. Get your tickets here: www.waterstones.com/events/in-co...
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January 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
My Deliciously Decadent December Crime Club author newsletter is out now. Sign up here to get the December newsletter now: www.lucyandrew.com/crime-club #crimeclub #janeausten #authornewsletter
December 28, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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🦇 Do you love bats and enjoy writing? Join us in celebrating bats in creative writing through our Bat's Laureate Competition!

There are two categories: one for adults/young people over 12 and one for our younger supporters, under 12 years old.

More info: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/con...
December 27, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Last day to enter!
To celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday, I'm giving UK readers a chance to win a signed, dedicated and stamped UK proof of A Very Vexing Murder. To enter, follow me here and sign up for my monthly Crime Club author newsletter here:
lucyandrew.com/crime-club Giveaway closes 2pm on 26th December.
December 26, 2025 at 8:13 AM
There's still time to enter a giveaway to win a proof copy of A Very Vexing Murder (e-book for UK and EU; paperback for US) over on the Cozy Mystery Lovers / Meg's Cozy Corner Facebook page (until 10pm EST/3am GMT). facebook.com/groups/32814... #JaneAusten250 #JaneAusten
December 17, 2025 at 7:35 PM
To celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday, I'm giving UK readers a chance to win a signed, dedicated and stamped UK proof of A Very Vexing Murder. To enter, follow me here and sign up for my monthly Crime Club author newsletter here:
lucyandrew.com/crime-club Giveaway closes 2pm on 26th December.
December 16, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Join us tomorrow (16th December) at Penn Library, Wolverhampton, 2.30-4pm to celebrate Jane Austen’s birthday! No booking required! #janeausten250
December 15, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I'm very excited to be participating in Granite Noir festival on Wed 18th Feb 2026, 6pm with the fabulous Veronika Dapunt and MK Oliver. Info and tickets here:

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The full programme is out now!

#GN2026 #granitenoir #aberdeen #crimefest #aberdeenbookfest
December 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Join us tomorrow (Thursday 11th December), 2.30-4pm at Shrewsbury Library to celebrate all things Jane Austen. Tickets are free and there is no booking required. Just turn up! #Shrewsbury #JaneAusten250 #JaneAusten
December 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Exciting news! The US edition of A Very Vexing Murder will be out with @wmmorrowbooks.bsky.social on 12th May 2026 and you can pre-order your copy now! Available in hardback, large print paperback, e-book and digital audiobook formats. #janeausten #janeausten250
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December 2, 2025 at 6:47 PM
My Notably Novel November Crime Club author newsletter has gone out today. Sign up to my Crime Club newsletter now to find out what I've been up to: www.lucyandrew.com/crime-club
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November 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Another excellent newsletter from Austen author @lucyvandrew.bsky.social talking all things Austen this morning! 📰🗞️ 🎩👒
November 30, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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I finally got around to this and hoovered it up in a few days. It’s so much fun! Absolutely fizzing book, a proper treat. Excellent from @lucyvandrew.bsky.social <3
Looky looky I got booky! So excited to get an early look at an Austen-y mystery from my fabulous stablemate @lucyvandrew.bsky.social!
November 17, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Penn 2 Paper is our new creative writing group at Penn Library, Wolverhampton. Our next session is Tuesday 25th November, 10.30am-12pm. All welcome!
November 6, 2025 at 11:45 AM
My Ostensibly Ostentatious October Crime Club newsletter went out yesterday. Check your inboxes to see what I've been up to, or sign up via my website to receive the October newsletter now! www.lucyandrew.com/crime-club
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October 27, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Looky looky I got booky! So excited to get an early look at an Austen-y mystery from my fabulous stablemate @lucyvandrew.bsky.social!
October 19, 2025 at 7:29 PM
At the book launch for A Bloody Merry Murder by @the-anonymums.bsky.social! I love a festive cosy crime novel!
October 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Good News! A Very Vexing Murder, my cosy crime retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma, is in the @waterstones.bsky.social 25% off pre-order deal! Order from
the Waterstones website between 14th and 17th October with the code OCTOBER25. Order here: www.waterstones.com/book/a-very-...
October 14, 2025 at 9:45 AM
My Sublimely Sensational September Crime Club newsletter went out this morning. Check your inboxes to see what I've been up to, or sign up to receive the September newsletter now! www.lucyandrew.com/crime-club
Crime Club — Lucy Andrew
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September 28, 2025 at 10:27 AM
I'm just putting the finishing touches on my September Crime Club newsletter, which will go out tomorrow (Sunday) morning. So, if you haven't signed up already, now is your chance, if you want to find out what I've been up to. Sign up at: lucyandrew.com/crime-club
September 27, 2025 at 11:13 AM
I’m ready for my ‘Murder Most Austen talk at @brlsi.bsky.social today at 12.30pm at the #janeaustenfestival. Tickets still available on the door or here for the livestream: janeausten.co.uk/pages/jane-a...
September 18, 2025 at 8:54 AM