A Trip to Pemberley by Meg Osborne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this P&P sequel, although Mary is unhappy she is resigned to spending her time at Longbourn. Until a letter arrives inviting her to Pemberley. Is it fate that on the journey northwards the Bennets briefly met a Robert Ashton, and then meet the Ashton brothers again at Pemberley.
A delightful novella about Mary Bennet. I do enjoy reading stories where she is brought to the forefront of a tale, though my only negative thought is why a curate.
(A re-read before starting Book 2 and Book 3)

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The Wrong Box by Robert Louis Stevenson
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

1870s There are three surviving offspring, Michael, Morris and John, of the two brothers Joseph (71) and Masterman (73), who themselves are the last two members of a tontine. Can the cousins outwit each other to claim the money.
Didn't really hold my interest.

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The Penrose Mystery by R. Austin Freeman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mr Daniel Penrose has a vast and expensive collection of items, uninsured. Now he has failed to have returned from a trip and his home burgled. Though he may have been involved in a car accident that killed a female. Dr. Thorndyke is asked to find him, dead or alive, due to complications involving not making wills by the Penrose family.
Originally published in 1936
An entertaining mystery

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DEAD SORRY by Helen H. Durrant
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Is an old Calladine case from twenty-five years ago of a missing schoolgirl, linked to a murder on the Hobfield estate, of Rebecca O'Brien. With the spectre of Lazarov still lurking Calladine is trying to keep his family safe, but why is he not more suspicious of new acquaintances. Then Lazarov starts putting the pressure on Calladine coupled with more personal problems puts a strain on him. Can he and his team solve the murder, will their be more, and what is the possible motive. Secrets are there to be discovered.
An entertaining modern crime story, a good addition to the series.
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A Battle of Wills and Words: A Teatime Tales Novelette by Leenie Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice story, at a dinner at the home of the Fitzwilliams Elizabeth is put to the test - can she cope with the ladies of the ton. Her evasive answers mean an interrogation from the Colonel.
Results in an Elizabeth more clever than canon though still an entertaining and well-written story.
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Find The Girl by Nic Roberts
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ella Hebden has gone missing, is this a kidnapping or a murder. This will be the first case for the new arrival D.I. Olivia Austin, and her partner D.I. Dean Lawrence.
An entertaining story, a good start to the series

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Medicus by Ruth Downie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A.D. 117 Divorced army doctor Ruso, has decided that Britain is the place to be and so ends up in Deva (Chester). When not working, he rescues a slave, and sometimes investigates the disappearance of two female slaves who worked in the same bar. But will he find the guilty party, or even rescue his finances.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Murder at the Royal Observatory: A Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery by Anna Elliott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1900 Two years ago Inspector Glenn, a member of The Syndicate, was shot dead during a planned riot. Recently Sergeant O'Hara was stabbed dead, who was investigating the group with Sergeant Jack Kelly. While Jack continues his investigation, Holmes and Watson have informed Lucy of a murder early that morning at the Royal Observatory, under strange circumstances. Did the victim really drop from the sky and what could the motive be.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its very likeable cast of characters. Another good addition to this interesting series.
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John Eyre: A Tale of Darkness and Shadow by Mimi Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

October 1843 After the death of Lady Helen Burn, at Lowton, tutor John Eyre takes a position far away in Yorkshire. At Thornfield Hall home to Mrs Rochester and her two young wards, Stephen and Peter.
Following the deaths of her parents and acquiring her inheritance, Bertha Mason, travels the continent and meets her future husband Mr. Rochester. The story of her life from then is told in conjunction with Eyre's until they met.
An entertaining and well-written Victorian Gothic story, blending seamlessly two classic books. With its wonderful portrayal of the two main characters and their story.
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Golden Age Detective Stories by Otto Penzler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1. The Enemy by Charlotte Armstrong. (1951) Detective Mike Russell
Who did kill the dog?
2. The Stripper by Anthony Boucher. (1947)Detective- Sister Ursula. Which of the four professors is the murderer called the stripper.
3. POSTICHE - Mignon C. Eberhart (1935) Detective - Susan Dare writer
Miriam Wiggenham is concerned that maybe her uncle Keller's death was not natural as has been certified. She asks Susan to investigate.
4. The Case of the Crimson Kiss - Erle Stanley Gardner (1948) Detective Perry Mason
Who did kill Carver L. Clements
5. The Enchanted Garden - H.F. Heard (1949) Detective - Mr. Mycroft
How is the accident that befell Miss Hetty Hess related to her death.
6. 5-4=murderer - Baynard Kendrick (1953) Detective - Captain Duncan Maclain
Blind Maclain is a witness to shooting in a diner, can he solve the case.
7. There's Death for Remembrance - Francis & Richard Lockridge (1955) Detective Pamela & Jerry Norton.
How and why does Fern Hartley die at a school reunion dinner.
8. The Monkey Murder by Stuart Palmer (1947) Detective - Hildegarde Withers
How can Withers prove that George Wayland is a wife strangler when the police have failed.
9. The Adventure of the African Traveler by Ellery Queen (1934) Detective - Ellery Queen
Ellery Queen is conducting a seminar with three students to study a current crime - that of the murder of Oliver Spargo. Who's theory will prove to be correct.
10. Puzzle for Poppy by Patrick Quentin (1946) Detectives - Peter and Iris Duluth
Who is trying to kill Poppy, the St. Bernard, for the inheritance.
11. From Another World by Clayton Rawson (1948) Detective - The Great Merlini
One unconscious female one dead male in a 'Locked's room scenario. Can the solution and guilty party discovered with their motive.
12. Goodbye. Goodbye! By Craig Rice (1946) Detective - John J. Malone
Is Doris Dawn trying to commit suicide or is someone trying to kill her.
13. Locked Doors by Mary Roberts Rinehart (1925) Detective - Hilda Adams
Nurse Adams' next case involves attending the home of the Reeds, husband and wife and two young sons. But what are they scared of, and why are all the rooms locked.
14. Mystery in Room 913 : The Suicide Room by Cornell Woolrich (1938) Detective - Striker
St. Andrew hotel, Room 913, are the deaths suicide. House detective Striker is not convinced.

A good selection of these Golden Age mysteries, and with each story there comes a short author biography. I enjoyed reading all of these well-written mysteries, though some more than others. Certainly a good start to finding more authors to read in this genre.
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A Fiancee's Guide to First Wives and Murder by Dianne Freeman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1899 Irena Hazelton has turned up at the home of her husband George, fiance to Frances, Countess of Harleigh stating that she is of Russian royalty, and that her life is in danger. Soon she is found dead in Frances's garden. How many suspects can there be for someone recently arrived in town, or what motive is there to kill this annoying female. Inspector Delaney, with amateurs Frances and George investigate.
Overall an enjoyable cosy historical mystery
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The Nunnery: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Anne Morris
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mrs Bennet has been dead for a long while, leaving conflicting memories with her daughters, reflecting how they have lived their lives. But now winter has returned to Meryton and more gentlemen become stranded in Meryton starting with Bingley and Darcy, but they are soon joined by Colonel Fitzwilliam. Very soon they met the Bennet daughters of The Nunnery. The colonel decides to help them, but can they change and will there be a happy ending for any of them.
An entertaining variation with a lovable Colonel.

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The Red Viper by Jack Probyn
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Jake Tanner eager to buy his first car is early at the bank with his girlfriend when The Crimsons, a gang of bank robbers enter.
An entertaining read

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Ghosts of Geneva: Mary Shelley and The Animatron by Kate Hoyland
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1816 Mary Shelley is desperate to impress her friends in the writing endeavours and so The History of Isidore MacFarlane is written
An entertaining story

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Chronicles Of Martin Hewitt by Arthur Morrison
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The investigations of Martin Hewitt. As told by his friend Colonel Brett
1. The Ivy Cottage Mystery
Who killed Gavin Kingscote and why.
2. The Nicobar Bullion Case
As the 'Nicobar' approaches Plymouth with its cargo of gold bullion a collision occurs and it sinks. The salvage team find 2 missing cases and Martin Hewitt is asked to investigate.
3. The Holford Will Case
Hewitt is asked to find the missing Holford will, which has strangely disappeared.
4. The Case of the Missing Hand
Can Hewitt prove that the Foster brothers are not guilty of murder
5. The Case of Laker, Abscounded
When an insurance corporation is robbed clerk Charles Laker is the obvious suspect, but is he.
6. The Case of the Lost Foreigner
When a French man suffering from aphasia is picked up by the police Hewitt tries to unravel his ramblings
Overall an enjoyable set of Victorian mysteries

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Blood and Guts by Ed James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Christmas Eve Dundee. One teenager dead, her friend missing. DS Vicky Dodds and the team investigate over the next few hours.
An entertaining crime story

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Murder at Madame Tussauds by Jim Eldridge
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1896 Daniel Wilson and Abigail Fenton become involved when a newly employed nightwatchman, Eric Dudgeon, is found dead at Madame Tussauds. As the second man, Walter Bagshot, has disappeared the police believe he is the guilty person. But Detective Inspector John Feather does not agree, but he has been assigned to the series of bank robbery cases.
An enjoyable and well-written historical mystery, with a likeable style of writing and good plotting. Also with its amiable characters. A good addition to the series, which can easily be read as a standalone story.
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A Code Of Love by Jacki Delecki
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

1802 Lord Cordelier Rathbourne is the head of the British intelligence unit, though he doesn't really seem that good at the job, Lady Henrietta Harcourt is a secret code breaker. Neither seem able to come up with the best solution of the problem of the French code book. The pair constantly clash while she is worried about her brother Michael in Paris on Abchurch business. Unfortunately the traitor is fairly obvious and the story is more romance than a mystery.

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A Murder at Rosings by Annette Purdey Pugh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice sequel where Lady Catherine de Bourgh one early morning discovers the body of Mr Collins in her garden. It is up to the magistrate, Sir John Bright, and Robert Archer, the village constable to investigate. With Mr Bennet at Hunsford on business with Mr Collins, accompanied by Mary, circumstances make him the prime suspect.
An enjoyable variation but I didn't care for the ending, and I did hope that it would be Mary that did some of the investigation
Another story where Mary wrongly wears glasses

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Murder in Venice by L.B. Hathaway
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

1923 Posie Parker arrives in Venice for her wedding to Alaric Boynton-Dale, only to find her accommodation burnt down and now is staying as part of the party of the countess Bella Romagnoli who needs her help. Is all as it seems. Certainly takes for granted that the British police with nothing better to do will do her work for her.
Enjoyable historical mystery though I didn't take to Posie.

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The Darkness of Death by David Stuart Davies
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1943 Brian Garner employs Hawke to find his dead wife. For he is convinced he has seen her on a tube station platform. Meanwhile a protection racket has started in the area, one that is affecting his friend Benny, seemingly orchestrated by the Bernstein gang.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery

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Blood of a Gladiator by Ashley Gardner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A.D. 62 Rome. Gladiator Leonidas the Spartan is given his freedom by an unknown benefactor. But he must keep himself and his slave Cassia by obtaining employment. His first position is as a bodyguard for Decimus Laelius Priscus as he travels to Ostia Antica to retrieve a valuable cargo. Meanwhile Leonidas is convinced someone is trying to kill him, and frame him for a murder he did not commit.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable main characters.

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The Enigmatic Mr. Collins: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Laraba Kendig
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A sequel to 'A Fortuitous Fall’. The story of the genius of Mr Collins and his effect he has on the people around him. A very likeable character.
An enjoyable story

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Unsafe Convictions by Alison G. Taylor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Piers Stanton Smith's conviction of the murder of his wife Trisha has been overturned. Now Superintendent Michael McKenna and his team investigate the police responsible for the initial investigation. But will it uncover the guilty party.
An entertaining crime story

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

While waiting for his appointment DS George Noakes is informed that a female body has been discovered in a refrigerator in the surgery. D.I. Gilbert Markham and his team investigate. But there will be more bodies but what are the motives.
An entertaining and well-written crime story with its likeable characters.

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

1934 As requested Kitty Underhay and Captain Matthew Bryant visit her grandmother's friend, Mrs Craven, while she is recovering at the Elm House Nursing Home. Unfortunately Mrs Craven has her suspicions of the staff and wants the captain to investigate. Meanwhile a series of burglaries and thefts have become worriesome which seem to be connected to the couple.
An enjoyable cozy historical mystery, well-written and with two likeable main characters.
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Darkness Beyond by Marjorie Eccles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1933 Paul Millar turns up at his family home, at Folbury, fourteen years after being presumed dead when he did not return home from the war. His siblings are now prosperous property builders, but what of his son Matthaeus. But two weeks later he is found dead. Detective Inspector Herbert Reardon and his team investigates. But it seems everyone has their secrets.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery, with its likeable main characters.
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Dead of Night: An exciting British crime thriller by Stephen Puleston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When the body of a homeless man is discovered in the churchyard of St. Jude's D.I. Marco and his team investigate. But they can't find a motive, and then a second body is found. Is there a connection and what is the motive.
Another entertaining and well-written crime story in this series with its cast of interesting characters. A good addition to the series which can easily be read as a standalone story.
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A Fortuitous Fall: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Laraba Kendig
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this P&P variation, while attending the Netherfield Ball, Collins has an accident and his submerged personality comes to the fore. That of a very intelligent gentleman though a straight talker. Will this change his marriage plans. Darcy offers his help.
An enjoyable variation though once again another disappointing pairing for Mary.

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Miss Bennet's Dragon by M. Verant
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A P&P fantasy variation where estates have draca, fire-breathing creatures exist, and Elizabeth can speak to them. But what about the other Bennet daughters do they find their happiness or will evil win.
An entertaining story

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For The Defence: Dr. Thorndyke by R. Austin Freeman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A series of wrong turns means that painter Andrew Barton has assumed the identity of his cousin Ronald. But this leads to more problems. Can he escape this tangled web of his own doing.
An entertaining historical mystery
Originally published in 1934

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The Grain Merchant by Zara Altair
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gaius Vitellius Argolicus has returned to live in Squillace where he discovers that the town and its people are suffering from a grain shortage. As he starts to investigate why, he is drawn into investigating a murder. Is this a coincidence or are there different motives for each occurrence.
An entertaining well-written historical mystery with its likeable characters. Which can easily be read as a standalone story.
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Wallflower by MadMooMe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Five years have passed since the marriags of three of her sisters and now the rest of the family are on a visit to relations of the Lucases. Can Mary come out of her shell and find happiness.
Lovely story about my favourite female P&P character. An entertaining re-read.

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The Adventure of the Deceased Scholar by Liese Sherwood-Fabre
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1868 The Holmes family are in town to watch the Oxford-Cambridge boat race when a body is pulled from the water. When Mycroft Holmes is able to identifiy the victim the family are now unfortunately involved in solving the murder of Lord Surminster, who was a university colleague of Mycroft. So Mrs Holmes investigates with the help of her sons much to the annoyance of her husband
A well-plotted and entertaining historical mystery with its cast of interesting and likeable characters which are developing over the series. This well-written story can easily be read as a standalone story.
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Murder by Candlelight by Blythe Baker
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

While attending the theatre the audience which included the Beckingham family witness the death of one of the actors. Alice Beckingham decides to investigate when police believe it to be an accident.
A cozy historical mystery with unfortunately an unlikeable main female character

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The Salisbury Manuscript by Philip Gooden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1873 An amateur archaeologist, Andrew North, has gone missing near Salisbury. Meanwhile lawyer Tom Ansell, is on his way to the city on business with Canon Felix Slater. Soon Tom discovers a body. Initially he is thought to be a suspect by Inspector Foster. Then Tom and friend Helen Scott investigate to clear his name.
An enjoyable and well-written historical mystery with its likeable characters.

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An Incident at the Royal Rest Inn by leavesfallingup
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this P&P variation a storm brings two couples to the Royal Rest Inn where both wives give birth to daughters. But they are returned to the wrong mother. Twenty years later Darcy is tasked with finding one of them so that she can be returned to her rightfully family, her very high ranking family.
Entertaining variation made so with the pairing of Mary's.

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HELL'S HALF ACRE by Jackie Elliott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Coffin Cove, Vancouver Island. Some months ago, Ricky, the 42 year old son of ex-mayor Dennis Havers and his wife Sandra disappeared. A group of people when visiting the ruins of a chapel discover bones. Who do they belong to and where is the actual killing site. Inspector Andrew Vega is brought in to investigate with his team. Meanwhile reporter Andi Silvers does her own investigation. But more killings will occur.
Another enjoyable and well-written mystery in this series with its likeable characters. Which can easily be read as a standalone story.
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All's Fair in Love and War and Death; a Pride & Prejudice Variation by Anne Morris
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this P&P variation, Elizabeth it seems can travel to the 'other side' as she discovers when she follows Mrs Bennet on her death. Later this ability becomes useful. Meanwhile Elizabeth visits the Gardiners and meets the Colonel (unfortunately for him) and then Darcy.
Enjoyable variation





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The Constant Man by Peter Steiner
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

1930s Because of previous events Willi Geismeier, ex-detective, is in hiding. But he returns to Munich as Karl Juncker when his friend Lola is attacked. So starts the investigation into a serial killer, which is what I wanted to read. Unfortunately we know who the killer is. But what we also got was a lot of descriptions about Germany, its people and their actions - worthwhile, but I have read history books for this information.
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The Other Woman by Jane Adams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jack Armitage is dying and has been placed in a hospice. Estranged grandaughter Marcie 'Bird' Whitney, now twenty-two visits him after been away for five years. But what secrets do the family hid. Will she be able to untangle the secrets of the past.
An interesting and enjoyable well-written mystery
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Mr Campion's Coven by Mike Ripley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1971 A yacht belonging to Dame Jocasta Upcott has been abandoned on the Essex coast and her dog and the Captain are missing. A PhD American student, Mason Powell Clay, is trying to trace the descendants of the members of the Billericay Coventers who left in 1692, and then returned to Wicken on the Essex coast. Campion is asked to find the dog as a favour but then a body is discovered.
An entertaining and well-written mystery story with its cast of likeable and interesting characters.
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Hook or Crook by Gerald Hammond
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Wallace James and Eric Bell are fishing in the River Spey when they discover a body in the river. Was it an accident or murder. DCI Ferguson leads the enquiry with a lot questions asked by PC Tony McIver and Bell.
Too much information about fishing to keep my keep my interest, and Keith Calder does not make an appearance.

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Midnight with Mary: A Sweet Extra Novelette by Leenie Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

December 1811. Elizabeth and Mary Bennet have returned to Longbourn while the Fitzwilliam and Darcy families stay at Netherfield. Will my favourite couple of the Colonel and Mary get their heart's desire. Or will circumstances get in the way.
A delightful and well-written Pride and Prejudice sequel. A re-read of this story.

[Sequel to Christmas in Gracechurch Street]

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The Case of the Ghost of Christmas Morning by P.J. Fitzsimmons
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1920s Graze Hill, Herts. Anty Boisjoly arrives at his Aunty Azalea's house of Herding House on Christmas Day, only to find that she has been accused of the murder of Major Aaron 'Flaps' Fleming on Christmas Eve. But the Major seems to have visited the local pub on Christmas Day morning. Inspector Ivor Wittersham and Anty investigate.
Entertaining mystery

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Nobody Wants Your Concertos Here by lilkawa
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This Pride and Prejudice variation short story begins at the Netherfield Ball where Mary Bennet meets one of Bingley's friends.
I felt that the story could have taken longer to evolve but I enjoyed the tale anyway. As an unpublished work any errors are forgiven. An enjoyable re-read.

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Hardcastle's Secret Agent by Graham Ison
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

September 1939 A spate of burglaries concern DDI Walter Hardcastle and his team. But soon a double murder occurs, is it related to the burglaries or not, but months pass without an arrest. Then a body is discovered in the Thames which might belong to a German spy. Soon it is the summer of 1940.
An enjoyable police procedural and crime story with its hint of espionage.
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Performance by Celina Grace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A body of a young female is discovered in a park in the town of Abbeyford by a dog walker. Without any identification, and no obvious motive D.I. Kate Redman with her team start the investigation.
But why is so little known about the victim, what is her relationship to her family. What are her secrets.
Another entertaining and well-written crime story with its cast of likeable and varied characters. A good addition to the series which can easily be read as a standalone story.
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The Blind Will See: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Laraba Kendig
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this P&P variation there is an early resolution for Jane Bennet and Bingley. While Collins decides Elizabeth is not the right wife for him and switches to Mary. Meanwhile Wickham is blinded and left scarred by a musket blast. So Mary decides to read to him. How can Lady Catherine prevent the alliance between Darcy and Elizabeth. An Wickham be redeemed.
An enjoyable story apart from the Mary pairing.

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Loch Down Abbey by Beth Cowan-Erskine
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1930s in the Scottish Highlands where Loch Down Abbey, home of the Earl of Inverkillen and his family, are experiencing death and illness among their staff. When a body is discovered in a stream.
The housekeeper, Mrs Alice MacBain, is suspicious and investigates. Unfortunately the large cast of characters are a bunch of unlikable aristocratic people. Not really a historical mystery (which I was hoping for) more a story of people not coping or caring when disaster strikes. But how will they be saved. Overall an enjoyable historical story.
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