Capital Crimes: London Mysteries by Martin Edwards
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1. The Case of Lady Sannox - 1893 - A.C. Doyle - Concerning the relationship between Lady Sannox and surgeon Douglas Stone.
2. A Mystery of the Underground - J. Oxenham - In 1894 a killer is at large on the underground.
3. The Finchley Puzzle - R. Marsh - Why are there several attempts on the life of lip reader Judith Lee.
4. The Magic Casket - R.A. Freeman - Dr Thorndyke discovers a casket in a church doorway.
5. The Holloway Flat Tragedy - E.Bramah- Carrados's friend p.i. Carlisle has a new client. He needs to be saved from being murdered.
6. The Magician of Cannon Street - J.S. Fletcher - Tregarthen needs the help of Campenhaye and Killingley concerning an old case of murder.
7. The Stealer of Marble - E. Wallace - Why are pieces of marble needed.
8. The Tea Leaf - R. Eustace & E. Jepson - How was Kelstern stabbed and killed in the Turkish bath when no weapon is found.
9. The Hands of Mr Ottermole - T. Burke - A series of murders called London's Strangling Horrors.
10. The Little House - H.C. Bailey - What will the disappearance of a kitten lead to.
11. The Silver Mask - H. Walpole - Miss Sonia Herries is too kind for her own good.
12. Wind in the East - H. wade- D.I. John Poole investigate the death of a younger brother, Herbert Gainly.
13. The Avenging Chance - A. Berkeley - Roger Sheringham investigates who poisoned who with chocolates.
14. They Don't Wear Labels - E.M. Delefield - is a guest being poisoned by her busband
15. The Unseen Door - M. Allingham - Can Campion find the killer
16. Cheese - E.L. White - Jenny Morgan is concerned about an offer of employment.
17. You Can't Hang Twice - A. Gilbert - Crook is approached to prove the innocence of an accused murderer.
An entertaining selection of short stories

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Inspector French and the Sea Mystery by Freeman Wills Crofts
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mr Morgan and his son Ewan, while fishing off the south coast of Wales snag a wooden crate. On land Morgan discovers a body inside. Soon Inspector French of Scotland Yard is called in to investigate
Entertaining historical mystery
Originally published in 1928

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Sherlock Holmes and the Twelve Days of Christmas by Roger Riccard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1. The Partridge in a Pearl Tree - The crown used in the Christmas services of St. Paul's has been stolen.
2. The Two Turtledoves -The painting owned by Sir William Roise has been stolen
3. The Three French Henchmen - 1892 Mycroft has received news from Paris of a plot against Dr. Watson.
4. The Four Calling Birds - the American J-Birds are accused of assault and murder.
5. The Five Gold Rings - The gold Olympic rings have been stolen.
6. Six Geese at the Gander (a.k.a. The Case of the Foul Fowl) - why have some Geese kept at the Kew estate been substituted.
7. The Seventh Swann -1894 son of the sixth Lord Swan has gone missing.
8. The Eighth Milkmaid - Who is the Eighth Milkmaid.
9. The Ninth Ladyship of the Dance - Whatwill occur ar the Duke of Cunningham's ball.
10. The Tenth Lord Leaping - the Countessof Dunbar is concerned for the health of her son Arthur.
11. The Eleven Pipe Problem - Holmes is invited to investigate a series of jewellery robberies in Edinburgh.
12. The Twelfth Drumming - Sir James Piersall wants Holmes and Watson to investigate his death.
Entertaining short stories

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Death in Captivity by Michael Gilbert
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1943 Prisoner of war camp 127G in Italy. When a soldier, thought to be spy for the Italians is found dead in a escape tunnel it falls to Captain Goyles to investigate while various plans are set up for escape.
An interesting and entertaining historical mystery
Originally published in 1952

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Murder at Sea by Helena Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1928 Not only has Hattie, (a distant relation) been robbed of money and jewellery by her gentleman friend Mr Westonholme, but she discovers he is married, and the Bryant's believe is is Redvers Palmerston. A man the Captain has been searching for many years. Events lead them to a ship travelling to New York, where his body is discovered in a lifeboat. The Bryant's investigate. But how many suspects will they uncover, and will there be more deaths.
An entertaining and well-written historical cozy mystery with its likeable main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Crime in the Garden by Catherine Moloney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The manager of the Hollingrove Palm House, Tony Pardoe is found dead. Unfortunately for DI Markham and his team who are investigating the death this will not be the only one.
An entertaining modern mystery

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Gospel: A Kate Redman Mystery: Book 18 by Celina Grace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jerry Roxham has been discovered dead in his bed in the family home, stabbed. Found by their cleaner, while his wife and children are on holiday In France. DI Redman and her team investigate. But what could be the motive.
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery with its cast of likeable and interesting characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
I received a free copy of this book from the author via BooksFunnel and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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