Enter Sir John by Clemence Dane
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Peridot, Wales. Actress Magda Druce is found dead. With another actress, Martella Baring standing over her, with a poker and covered in blood. Is she guilty. Sir John thinks not and decides to investigate.
An enjoyable historical mystery
Originally published in 1928

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The Hanging Cage by Harriet Smart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

November 1840 Whithorne. Major Vernon and police surgeon Felix Carswell are called in due to the death of heiress Annabelle Barker just after a local ball. But this will not be the only death. But why.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Eavesdroppers Never Hear: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Wade H. Mann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and prejudice variation where while attending to an ill Jane, Elizabeth overhears the Netherfield residents discussing the Bennets and expressing their views of the family. When Jane insists on what was said how will her actions affect all the Bennets futures.
An entertaining and well-written story

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Kitty's Fortune: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Elaine Burkett
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Catherine Bennet's life changes when she befriends Mrs Parker, a tenant of Longbourn. Several steps later she inherits a fortune and goes to school with Miss Darcy. How will their friendship and her dowry change their lives.
An enjoyable story

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The Frisco Falcon by Jack Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

June 1920. Kit with Mary and his Aunt Agatha travel to San Francisco for the wedding of her nephew Algernon. On arrival they soon become involved with a missing jewelled falcon, Hammett and various criminal characters and Dain Collins.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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An Unsuitable Death by J.M. Gregson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A body of a female is discovered in Hereford Cathedral, first thought to be the victim of the serial killer known as the Sacristan. But later it is decided that it is a copycat. Superintendent Lambert and his team investigate.
An entertaining modern mystery

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The Wickhams (Book 2): A Pride and Prejudice Sequel by M. A. Bard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice sequel, where the story of the Wickhams continues. In Portugal the Wickham’s life of intrigues continues as Lydia becomes more involved In his scheming. Will both finally grow up. Will Elizabeth stop being so condescending, unlikely.
An entertaining story

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