Austen’s invitation to afternoon tea at Chawton Cottage—in the form of a handwritten note—implores the recipient to “come with an open mind and a readiness to engage in a few puzzles, ciphers, and mysteries.” At tea, Austen explains that since you have “no ties to our tangled social circles,” she can trust you to discover the truth. She provides a questionnaire to assess your sleuthing style, eight puzzles labeled “Teacup Mystery” as warm-ups, and advice for solving the 24 short mysteries that follow. There are six each for Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, and Persuasion. In each of these small dramas, something has gone awry and the mishap must be sorted out through the application of logic. The authors introduce particulars of Regency life as clues for solving each mystery, for example, listing popular dance tunes or the contents of reticules. This content makes for an entertaining introduction to Austen’s best-known characters and closely observed world, although neither Austen nor her body of work are introduced separately from the narrative, which may limit engagement among readers who are unfamiliar with her. Some solutions appear upside down in the text following the warning “spoilers ahead,” while an answer key for other puzzles appears at the end.