Jane and the Year Without a Summer

In May 1816, Jane Austen battles various health issues, attributing her ailments to family stresses despite working on her latest manuscript. Seeking respite, she and her sister Cassandra travel to Cheltenham Spa using profits from "Emma," hoping for a restorative break. However, their stay quickly reveals that other guests harbor personal troubles, some of which could result in danger. Set against the backdrop of the Year Without a Summer, this installment of Stephanie Barron's series intertwines Austen's life with a tension-filled mystery, showcasing a unique slice of Regency history.