Poisoned on the Moor by Ric Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A party at Craig Hall home of the Hardys results in three deaths and one person in intensive care. Ward becomes an unofficial consultant on the case.
An enjoyable modern mystery

View all my reviews

Constitution by Michael Jan Friedman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story continues as second officer Kirk joins the U.S.S. Constitution and Gary Mitchell. The starship is directed to Sordinia Four and events lead Kirk to the Captain's chair to make life and death decisions.
An entertaining re-read

View all my reviews

Serpents in Eden: Countryside Crimes by Martin Edwards
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1. The Black Doctor - 1898 - A.C. Doyle - Who killed Dr Lana.
2. Murder by Proxy - 1890s - M.M. Bodkin - Can detective Paul Beck discover who and why, and how Squire Neville was murdered.
3. The Fad of the Fisherman - G.K. Chesterton - While boating to visit the P.M. Harold March sees two incidents but barely acknowledges them. Meanwhile a murder occurs at his destination.
4. The Genuine Tabard -Americans, the Langleys buy a tabard, but is it genuine.
5. The Gylston Slander - H. Jenkins - p.i. Malcolm Sage investigates a series of anonymous letters received by the inhabitants of Gylston village
6. The Long Barrow - H.C. Bailey - Reggie Fortune is suspicious when both archaeologists Jospeh Larkin and his secretary are concerned for their safety.
7. The Naturalist at Law - 1929 - by R. A. Freeman - The body of Mr Pedley is discovered in a ditch. His brother, Wilfred, is convinced that it is not suicide and seeks the help of Dr. Thorndyke
8. A Proper Mystery - 1942 - M. Allingham - who deliberately ruined the garden plots
9. Direct Evidence - A. Berkeley - As Sheringham believes circumstantial evidence is more important that direct, will this help him in his latest case.
10. Inquest - 1932 - L. Woodhouse - Dr. Mellan reflects on an inquest of two years ago.
11. The Scarecrow - E.L. White- Can Kay survive a second attack by Waring.
12. Clue in the Mustard - L. Bruce - Sergeant Beef tells of his first case from over 20 years ago.
13. Our pageant - G. Mitchell - A death at the pageant.
Entertaining short stories.

View all my reviews

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

Bromsgrove. Ballet choreographer George Baranov is discovered dead. But he will only be the first death in the company. DI Markham and his team investigate.
An entertaining modern mystery

View all my reviews

The Last Days: A Father Eadred Murder Mystery by Lindsay Jacob
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

833 A.D. Fifteen year old Alcuin has been punished for his crime and sent to Lyndon Abbey to serve as a postulant. But on his murder miracles occur. Father Eadred is sent by Ealderman Aelfric to discover the murderer. But this is not the only death or disappearances to occur and for him to investigate.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of interesting and varied characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

View all my reviews

Three Weeks in Kent: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story continues in this Pride and Prejudice variation as the Colonel takes his party to visit Lady Catherine de Bourgh at Rosings. Unfortunately for Elizabeth, Mr Collins is also at Hunsford. Can Elizabeth and Darcy avoid their unwanted marriages and who is the secret admirer of Anne de Bourgh.
Enjoying this series but it now moving more towards Darcy and Elizabeth tale
But still a delightful re-read as we move towards the conclusion of Mary and Colonel's story. Another re-read.

View all my reviews

Longbourn's Lark: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride & Prejudice variation, when Colonel Fitzwilliam gets lost on his way to Netherfield, he arrives at Longbourn, to ask directions. He is invited to tea by Mr. Bennet and Mary. Into the mix we have Mr. Collins. Is there a happy ending for any of the visitors to Hertfordshire. The first of six novellas.
Felt a need to read a sweet romance between my favourite JAFF couple - the Colonel and Mary Bennet - so I re-read this novella and as I still enjoyed the story it gets 5 stars. Another re-read, again.

View all my reviews