Five Found Dead by Sulari Gentill
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Twins , Joe and Meredith are travelling on the Orient Express from Paris, for rest and recuperation. Then the murders start, the first in their neighbours cabin. The cabincontents a lot of blood but no body. Is it a coincidence that so many varied detectives are on board. But who is telling the truth.
With all that happens is it all plausible though a nice twist at the end.
Overall an enjoyable mystery.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Something New to Observe A Pride and Prejudice Vagary by Kimbelle Pease
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mr Bennet takes action after Darcy's behaviour at the Meryton Assembly, in front of Bingley, the Colonel and his brother the Viscount. The three elder Bennet sisters and Charlotte Lucas have more accomplishments than canon. Can there be a happy ending for all the participants.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this well-written variation, with its so many likeable characters. An entertaining re-read

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The Will of the Standing Stones: A 1920's historical mystery whodunnit by A.G. Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1920s. A group of people, mainly strangers, are invited to the reading of the will of Mr. Badala. Totally unknown to them all. Is there a connection? Then the first death occurs.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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The Bishop Murder Case by S.S. Van Dine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Joseph Cochrane Robin is murdered at the home of Professor Dillard. Philo Vance is invited to the scene. The connection to the children's nursery rhyme is soon noted. Then there's another death.
An entertaininghistorical mystery
Originally published in 1928

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People Say I'm Different by John E. Conley
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

July 1930 Lord Charles Stewart and Mary Hasting are o holiday in Almouth when a murder occurs. They decide to investigate.

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The Diamonds by Gail Meath
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

1923. The wedding of Laura and Diamond is approaching. He off chasing jewellery robbers after stupidly insisting on seeing Laura in the bridal shop and so sees her wedding dress even knowing how superstitious she is. Which means Laura needs a new dress. What could go wrong.

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A Very Elegant Murder by Karen Baugh Menuhin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

November 1923. Miss Isabelle Busby and Mrs Adeline Fanshawe are asked by Inspector Alistair McKay to stay at the Hammett Hall Hotel. To discreetly ask questions, as the owner Mrs Olivia Fortesque died at their Halloween Ball.
An entertaining historical mystery

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