Consequence & Consequences: "Ooops" A Regency Romance inspired by P&P by Sydney Salier
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride & Prejudice variation Darcy and the Bingleys are spending time at Netherfield. But as Darcy leaves the area he informs Elizabeth that the vast difference in their social standing prevents them being anything then friends. Elizabeth angry at the statement agrees, not informing him that she and her sisters are now duke's daughters. How will each of Bennet family respond to their elevated standing, will their be happening endings for any of them. It is such a shame that once again Darcy does not get his comeuppance as he is such an arrogant hypocrite.
An entertaining and well-written story. An enjoyable re-read.

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Mr. Darcy's Christmas Joy: A Pride and Prejudice Holiday Tale by Rose Fairbanks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is Part 1 of Mr Darcy's Miracle at Longbourn
A Pride & Prejudice variation set at Christmas, as the 23rd December constantly repeats itself. The story is from several viewpoints. How can the people involved stop the day reoccurring and will anyone have a happy ending.
Another enjoyable re-read of this story again

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True Love Conquers All by Debra-Ann Kummoung
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This Pride and Prejudice variation continues and concludes. Colonel Fitzwilliam's anger has cost him his engagement with Mary Bennet. When the Colonel goes back to the war what will Mary and by association her family do.
An entertaining story but then Mary and the Colonel are my favourite couple.
Another re-read of this delightful story. Again another re-read

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True Love Never Fails... by Debra-Ann Kummoung
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride & Prejudice variation, what if the Bennets are not what their friends and neighbours believe. What if it is an act to ensure that all the daughters marry amiable men, men that love them despite their family.
It begins with Netherfield Hall being occupied by Charles Bingley. Soon to be joined by the rest of his family and Mr Darcy.
Another re-read and once again I really enjoyed this story, very much. Another re-read again.

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Breaking the Circle by M.J. Trow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1905 London. Mural Fazakerley, medium, has been found dead. Ruled an accidental death until another medium is discovered dead. But what could be the possible motive. D.S. Andrew Crawford with the help of ex D.I. Edmund Reid and Doctor Margaret Murray investigate.
An entertaining well-plotted and well-written Edwardian mystery. A good addition to this series with its interesting and likeable main characters.
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Lessons in Discovery by Charlie Cochrane
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1906. A fall results in Orlando Coppersmith losing the memory of the last year. Meaning he has no knowledge of his very close relationship with Jonty Stewart. To keep his mind busy he is given a cold case to solve. That of the disappearance of Charles Shaa in 1497.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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The Jaggard Case by J.C. Briggs
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1851. Superintenent Sam Jones is in Southampron trying to apprehend Martin Jaggard, a murderer. Days later he is back in London as he follows the clues. Meanwhile a kitchen maid, Posy, at his home has gone missing. With Jones away it is up to Charles Dickens to try and trace her. Soon both cases become intertwined.
Another entertaining and well-plotted historical mystery with its cast of likeable characters. It is another good addition to this enjoyabe and well-written series which can easily be read as a standalone story.
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Murder at a Masked Ball: A Gilded Age Halloween Story by Elise M. Stone
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Halloween masked ball comes complete with a murder. Can amateur sleuths, Titus Strong and Elisabeth Wade, find the gulity party.
An enjoyable short story

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On Her Mary Way: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Eliza J. Ann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice sequel Mary Bennet begins to wonder if there is more to life than existing at Longbourn. Then Colonel Fitzwilliam with his friend Paulson appear with an invitation to Rosings. To keep company with Anne and Lady Catherine. How will this affect her future.
An entertaining story.

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A Turn in Their Dance: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Linda C. Thompson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation events at the Meryton Assembly change the relationship between Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet.
An enjoyable story

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Jumping Jenny by Anthony Berkeley
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

At a murderers and victim's party held at the home of Ronald Stratton a death occurs. The murder of a disliked female by virtually everyone at the party.
The murder is described early on but what will the police determine, especially as the crime scene has been altered. Roger Sheringham interferes aiming to make sure that the verdict is suicide, which becomes irritating and he certainly doesn't seem to be a moral man. Being ambivalent about the main character does distract from the story for me.
But overall an entertaining mystery.
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(Originally published in 1933)

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Courting Dragons by Jeri Westerson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1529 will Somers is Henry VIII's court jester. When he discovers his lover murdered he decides to investigate. But because the court is surrounded by intrigue he must be careful for can he always be confident of the trust given to him by the king. But soon there will be another death.
Being ambivalent about the main character does distract from the story for me.
Overall an enjoyable and well-written historical mystery. A good start to this new series.
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Duplicity and Deceit: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Colin Rowland
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mrs Gardiner is travelling with Jane and Elizabeth Bennet in Derbyshire when they are waylaid by highwaymen. Jane loses a very valuable Bennet heirloom to them because Mrs Gardiner had not informed her of the secret compartment in the carriage where she stored her jewels and money!!!
Back in Hertfordshire more thefts occur when the Netherfield party arrive and the ladies have returned home.
An enjoyable story

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A Hit, a Very Palpable Hit by Shemmelle
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mr Bennet’s younger sister Mrs Clara Sutton, mistress of Netherfield Hall, invites Kitty to her home in Upton Grey. Soon she meets Georgiana Darcy and all go to town.
The problem with the story is that Catherine still too flighty for me and not an interesting character.

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Watch and Ward: A Becky & Flynn WWI Mystery by Anna Elliott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1915 Dr Becky Kelly and Major Flynn are sent from the Western Front to London. The activities of a Dr Wengerd, owner of a clinic for mentally wounded soldiers, have been deemed to be suspicious and in need of investigation. Will Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson be able to help them.
An entertaining hsitorical mystery with its very likeable main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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The Hampstead Mystery by Arthur J. Rees
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Judge Sir Horace Fewbanks has been discovered dead in his library at Riversbrook, shot. Scotland Yard detectives Chippenfied and Rolfe investigate. But private detective Crewe is employed by the daughter to find the murderer.
An enjoyable mystery though the court scenes were overlong.

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Darcy's Yuletide Wedding: A Pride & Prejudice Novella Variation by Zoe Burton
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Elizabeth has returned from a stay with the Gardiners in time to attend the Netherfield Ball. So meeting Darcy for the first time there is an obvious attraction between the two of them. But can this lead them to a happy ending.
An entertaining story.

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Forced to Marry: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Bella Breen
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, after the failed Hunsford proposal, Elizabeth and Darcy are both out walking in Rosings Park. Then Elizabeth takes a tumble and while Darcy is helping her they are found in a compromising situation, and so Darcy offers marriage.
An enjoyable story

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When Mary Met the Colonel: A Pride and Prejudice Novella by Victoria Kincaid
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice sequel, at the wedding of Darcy and Elizabeth, the Colonel escaping from the attentions of Kitty Bennet and Maria Lucas, rushes into the Longbourn garden. There he finds in a sheltered spot Mary Bennet. Has the Colonel finally found an intelligent lady, has Mary found some one who appreciates her.
An entertaining and delightful and well-written story which I have read many times
Loved this tale though would have wished it to be much longer. For me the best of this author's stories.
Another re-read, maybe a yearly event

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The Mystery of Orcival by Émile Gaboriau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

186- Countess Bertha De Tremoral has been discovered dead. Her husband missing also presumed dead killed by five murderers. Detective LeCoq investigates.
Although knowing who the murderer is it is still an interesting and enjoyable mystery.

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Angel of Death by J.M. Dalgliesh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Over six years ago Angela Dale, 17 years old, disappeared. The last person to see her, Ben Crake, was convicted of her murder and sentenced to life, even though her body was never found. Now he been released on licence, and parts of her body have been found. But how long has she been dead.
D.I. Tom Janssen and his team investigate.
An interesting and entertaining well-written, and plotted modern mystery. With its likeable characters it is another good addition to this series.
I received a free copy of this book from the author via BooksFunnel and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Dead and Gone by Stephen Puleston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

DI Ian Drake receives a late night phone call from a history department colleague of his partner Annie. Concern for him leads them to his home, but he has disappeared. The next day another staff member at Bangor University fails to turn up for work. Then a body of a female is discovered.
Drake and his team investigate trying to uncover a motive, and a link between the two, if there is one.
An entertaining well-written modern mystery with its cast of likeable and varied characters Another well-plotted story which is a good addition to this series.
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The Railway Murders by J.R. Ellis
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A film crew is filming at the old Lower Whafedale railway station. But during filming one of the actors is murdered. But this will not be the last one. DCI Jim Oldroyd and his team investigate. But what could be the motive
Unfortunately they missed an obvious procedure to determine the killer much earlier.
But overall an enjoyable modern mystery.
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Coping: Pride and Prejudice Variation by BJR
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation after many traumatic events Elizabeth and Mary Bennet met Darcy and the Colonel in India. From there their adventure continues.
First the positive points - The story has my favourite pairing, and secondly I liked the story. For that I have given it 3 stars.
But the execution of the story was not good, it needs editing and proofreading. Though I did manage to read it again.

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Might Have Been by Snowberryrose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation after the death of Mrs Bennet giving birth to the heir, the daughters are sent to the Gardiners. Bingley introduces Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam to Gardiner, for investment reasons. This helps the Colonel to marry Anne de Bourgh, and Darcy to meet Elizabeth Bennet in town. Who among the Bennets and Georgiana Darcy have a happy ending.
An enjoyable but very long variation of over 50 chapters and over ten hours of reading.



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Darcy's Deal: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Zoe Burton
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Darcy and Elizabeth must both marry quickly for various reasons. Lord Matlock, Darcy's uncle, and Elizabeth's Godfather Lord Winthrop arrange for them to meet to determine their suitability.
An enjoyable novella

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For the Love of a Bennet: All Go to Brighton, A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Elizabeth Ann West
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Elizabeth decides to go to Brighton with Lydia to protect her from herself, as no one else will. Mr Bennet being his useless self. Unfortunately events proceed differently compounded my the presence of Colonel Fitzwilliam, Darcy and Georgiana.
An entertaining variation.

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Alone: A Pride And Prejudice Variation and Continuation by B.J. Rumph
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Colonel Fitzwilliam is peruaded to marry Anne de Bourgh but the marriage is a failure and he returns to duty. But after Anne and Lady Catherine have died the Colonel returns from the wars to run Rosings, a broken man. Can he find his happiness like his friends who have married Bennet sisters.
Although the story need a lot of editing and proofreading I enjoyed the story and of course the pairing of the Colonel. Another enjoyable re-read.

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John Howard and the Underlings by J.C. Jarvis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1536 Robert Howard has re-married and his new wife, Lady Margaret, has presented him with a son, Arthur. But the life of the heir 16 year old John starts to unravel. Falsely accused John runs for his life.
But can he clear his name and expose the guilty party.
An entertaining historical thriller

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The Tipster by Gerald Verner
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A man has rung the Daily Clarion stating that he intends to kill 5 people. But what is the link between them. Superintendent Budd investigates with hindrance from the annoying Gordon and Vicky Cross.
Overall an enjoyable mystery
Originally published in 1949

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Brother and Sisters: Pride and Prejudice Variation by B.J. Rumph
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation the Bennets have five children, but one is a boy, Ben. While at a school he becomes friends with four other boys, but tells them little about his sisters. Until one day they visit and all their lives are changed.
The two good points are that I have my favourite Mary Bennet pairing, and I enjoyed the story. For that 3 stars. Another enjoyable re-read
It really needs a proofreader

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If Mr. Darcy Dared: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Romance by Elizabeth Ann West
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation on the morning of the Netherfield Ball Darcy and Elizabeth accidently meet and after some discussion Darcy asks Elizabeth for the first set. Mr Collins' behaviour at the ball causes problems and accelerates events.
An entertaining story

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Lethal Streets by Will Rayner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1936 San Francisco. P.I.'s Flood and Flood have three new cases to investigate. A businessman is being threatened, a 17 year old girl has gone missing, and helping in the investigation of police corruption.
An entertaining story

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Mr Wickham's Gallant Deed - A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Rosemary
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Elizabeth while out walking in the grounds of Rosings overhears an enlightening conversation between Miss Anne de Bourgh and George Wickham. How will this affect everyone's future.
An entertaining story

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Mr. Darcy's Cipher: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Violet King
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mr Bennet and Elizabeth work as codebreakers for the Government. Darcy approaches Mr Bennet to decipher a letter sent from his now dead brother Reginald to Georgiana some months ago. Is there an assassin in the country.
An enjoyable variation.

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Netherfield Math by Wade H.
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice short story at the Netherfield Ball mathematics is on Elizabeth's brain. But will it work out to the good of her and her family.
An enjoyable story

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Death of a Poet by Keith Moray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

275 B.C. Hanufer of Crocodilopolis has been appointed Overseer of the Police in Alexandria. Desecration of an altar with a poem by disgraced and presumed dead poet Sotades is soon followed by a death. Then another death with nearby another poem ascribed to Sotades.
What us the motive behind these deaths and the ultimate aim. Hanufer and his Sergeant Sabu investigate.
An entertaining, well-written and well-plotted historical mystery. A good start to this new series with its likeable and interesting main characters.

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Dawn at Netherfield by Wade H.
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice short story, Darcy wakes up next to a young lady. Totally compromised. So how did it happy.
An enjoyable story

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The Case of the Misdelivered Valentine by Emily Queen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1920s. Widow Rosemary Lilywhite on St Valentine's day received red roses as was usual from her husband. But the card states that they are not for her. But who is the lady mentioned.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Half Seas Over by Emily Queen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1920s Having just arrived in New York Desmond Cooper ihas managed to get lost Not only that but he has just be mugged, and now he has found a female body. At the scene he meets Imogene. Together they are determined to find the murderer. But is it one of Imogene's friends.
An entertaining historical mystery.

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Seven Brandies by Wade H.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation while at Hunsford Darcy proposes to Elizabeth. The result was probably not what he expected. After writing letters to everyone she can think of Elizabeth and Darcy travel to Gretna Green. Who will follow in their adventures. Will anyone have a happy ending in this madcap story.
An entertaining variation

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Pride and Prejudice: The Scenes Jane Austen Never Wrote by Abigail Reynolds
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice short story collection which fills in some of the blanks in the book.
An entertaining read

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Room Number 3, and Other Detective Stories by Anna Katharine Green
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1. Room 3 - Miss Demarest is sure that she and her mother had stayed at the Inn, but why was her mother's body found in the woods and why.
2. Midnight in Beauchamp Row - Mrs Letty Chivers is left alone with the Company's money when she has an unwelcome visitor
3. The Ruby and the Caldron - While at the Evergreens' ball, a Senator's wife loses her ruby. Evidence all seems to point to one person but the police have one hour to find the ruby, and without any scandal attached to the event.
4. The Little Steel Coils (aka A Difficult Problem) - Lucy Holmes receives the death notice of her husband before he has died. She consults with a detective to discover the why and the who. Not really much of a problem.
5. The Staircase at Heart's Delight - 1840 As told by Mr Gryce. A number of well-known and wealthy men have been discovered drowned, presumed as suicides. Gryce believes not and waits for a clue to help his investigation.
6. The Amethyst Box - At the wedding party of Gilbertine Murray and Mrs Sinclair, being held in the Armstrongs' home, an amethyst box containing a vial of deadly poison goes missing. Will its use be put to act of murder or suicide.
7. The Grey Lady - (aka The Gray Madam) - Who is the female walking through their apartment - real or a ghost, and why.
8. The Thief - what is the result when a valuable coin disappears at a dinner party.
9. The House in The Mist - A man stumbles across a house in the mist. To realise that it is only the heirs of Anthony Westonhaugh can stay to hear the reading of the will in the room, and only if they have arrived on time.
An enjoyable set of short stories.


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The Old Stone House and Other Stories by Anna Katharine Green
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1. The Old Stone House - A traveller comes across a deserted stone house. While visiting a nearby Inn he is able to read about the events of 50 years ago which led to it.
2. A Memorable Night - For Dr Richard Atwater it is important that he catch a ship but he is detained. But by whom and why.
3. The Black Cross - The Black Cross next to Judge Hawkins name means he must die. But why and who by.
4. A Mysterious Case - Who is trying to poison typewriter Miss Wilcox, and how.
5. Shall We Wed Her? - Mr Taylor intends to marry widow Mrs Walworth within a week, but then..
An enjoyable set of stories

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Not an Heiress: A Sequel to Discovering Mr. Darcy by Leenie Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice sequel where Colonel Fitzwilliam needs an heiress to enter politics. Mary Bennet wants to marry a parson so that she can help the poor. Lady Catherine has her scheme to playout. Can it bring happiness to two of the people she cares about.
A well-written and entertaining story about my two favourite characters from P&P. Another enjoyable re-read
(Sequel to Discovering Mr Darcy)

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Discovering Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Novella by Leenie Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride & Prejudice Variation Lady Catherine has a plan, in fact she has had this plan for many years. But can it succeed. She will need the help of the Colonel, but will he be a help or a hindrance. Can she make Darcy marry the women she has chosen. Loved this version of Lady Catherine
An entertaining and well-written variation. I enjoyed re-reading the story again.

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Arguing With Mary: A Sweet Extra Novelette by Leenie Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation the house party at Netherfield continues. Colonel Fitzwilliam and Mary Bennet continue to argue with each other. Thankfully for them neither is looking for marriage, or are they.
A well-written and delightful story. Another entertaining re-read.

(Sequel to With Quill and Ink.)

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With Quill and Ink by Leenie Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

September 1811 In this Pride and Prejudice variation Bingley has leased Netherfield off the new owner Darcy. But because part of the garden has been bequeathed to Elizabeth Bennet by the previous owner, Netherfield cannot be sold until Elizabth marries. Colonel Fitzwilliam, guest of Bingley, suggests a house party to find the perfect gentleman for her.
An entertaining and well-written story.with its cast of varied and likeable characters. Even the unlikeable ones were interesting. I loved this forthright Colonel Fitzwilliam and Mary Bennet.
Enjoyable re-read

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

A Pride and Prejudice variation. 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. Another re-read of this enjoyable story.

[Sequel to Christmas in Gracechurch Street]

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Christmas in Gracechurch Street by Leenie Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

November 1811. In this Pride and Prejudice variation, Mr. Collins is visiting Longbourn, and Mr Bennet decides to take action. Soon an invitation from the Gardiners arrive for Elizabeth and Mary. Meanwhile Darcy has gone to town hoping to forget Elizabeth. But he has not bargained for Bingley's initial action and the results it brings.
An enjoyable and well-written story, a delightful re-read with its interactions of various characters.
Another enjoyable re-read

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