Strange Happenings at Longbourn: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by M.J. Stratton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where after the Meryton Assembly Darcy offers his apology. Meaning that Elizabeth can confide in him about the strange occurances at Longbourn. Items that have gone missing and footsteps heard at night, enough to upset not just the Bennets but also the servants. Can an explanation be found or will the events accelerate. How will this affect the relationships beween them all.
An entertaining and well-written cozy mystery and romance with its cast of likeable, and varied characters.
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Missing on Ilkley Moor by Ric Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ex-DCI Henry Ward, finds a pink child's hat with blood on it. Later he discovers that eight year old Elisa Rhodes has gone missing. Has she even kidnapped. Her mother seems unconcerned.
An enjoyable mystery

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Corridors of Death: A Robert Amiss Mystery #1 by Ruth Dudley Edwards
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Civil Servant Sir Nicholas Clark, a Department Head, is murdered, a much didliked man. Detective Superintendent James Milton investigates. Fortunately for him he is helped by Robert Amiss, the Private Secretary to Clark,
An entertaining mystery
Originally published in 1981

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To Study a Long Silence by V.C. Clinton-Baddeley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dr. Davie attends a student production at Winston School of Dramatic Art at the invitation of Mr Edward Pomeroy. The next day he is informed that one of the actors has been killed and the police requesting his presence among others.
An enjoyable mystery

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Slow Train by Jack Benton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A cold case from 1977. A snowbound train and a young nurse Jennifer Evans leaves the train to walk the several miles home. She never made it and her body never found. Her daughter employs Slim to investigate.
An enjoyable modern mystery

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Sweet Poison: A twisty Golden Age murder mystery by David Roberts
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1935 At a dinner party hosted by the Duke of Mersham a death occurs at the post night drinks. But by whom and why.
Very little mystery, and an unlikeable wealthy Verity Browne who onstantly has to inform us that she is a member of the Communist Party.

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Persuade Me Again: A Persuasion Alteration by Susan Kaye
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Persuasion sequel where it is now 1844. Previously Captain Wentworth failed to visit his sister at Kellynch Hall. Both married then but now 30 years later and both now single what will the future hold for Admiral Wentworth and Lady Anne Elliott.
An entertaining story

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