Enterprise: The First Adventure by Vonda N. McIntyre
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

James T.Kirk has just been promote to Captain of the Enterprise. Her first mision is to boost morale on various starbases with the Warpspeed Classic Vaudeville Company. The crew seem discontented but soon they are faced with an unknown spaceship and crew, as the Enterprise nears Klingon territory.
An enjoyable re-read.


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Death of a Lady by Laura Martin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1795 Hampshire. At the Westworths ball Emma Roscoe has overheard or seen something that has disturbed her, and she asks to speak to Jane Austen later. But she is found by Jane, dead, stabbed. Magistrate Lord Hinchbrooke investigates with the help of Jane.
An entertaining and well-written historical cozy mystery with its likeable and varied characters. A good start to this new series.

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The Light in Mr. Darcy's Eyes: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Georgina Young-Ellis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, does Darcy have a rival for the hand of Elizabeth Bennet in Wickham. How can he afford to marry. Soon after Charlotte's marriage to Mr. Collins, Elizabeth and Mary venture to Hunsford to find their futures.
An enjoyable re-read, but it was a pity that the opportuniy was dismissed to portray, in detail, the second romance in this story. That I would have loved to read about. Which is the only reason I re-read the story. Another re-read.

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Murder on Oxford Lane by Tony Bassett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

On his way to evening choir practice businessman Harry Bowers goes missing. Because his wife is unconcerned it is awhile before he is reported missing. Then a body is discovered. DCI Gavin Roscoe and his team investigate
An entertaining modern mystery. A good start to this series.

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The Inspector's Daughter by Alanna Knight
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1895. Rose McQuinn has arrived back in Edinburgh from the States after the death of her husband and child. She meets old friend Alice Boulton who is convinced her husband is having an affair and wants Rose to investigate. There is also the death of kitchen maid Molly Dunn to be concerned with, though the guilty party is quite obvious.
Overall an enjoyable historical mystery and decent start to this new series.

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The Case of the Unsuitable Suitor by Cathy Ace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Huw Hughes, successful businessman, and thrice widower has returned home to Anwen-by-Wye. Only to become interested in Annie Parket much to the chagrin of publican Tudor Evans. So he asks Carol of the WISE Agency to investigate him. Meanwhile Christine and Alexander have their own problems with a Gadfly person to contend with while holidaying at her family estate.
An enjoyable cozy modern mystery.

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Time to Die by Stephen Puleston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The body of Jason Ackroyd is discovered on Porth Padrig beach. The main suspects become the Haddock brothers as he was a witness in a case against them. When another witness is discovered dead the evidence becomes more compelling. But D.I. Ian Drake is keeping his options open as he and his team investigate.
An entertaining and well-written modern police procedural with its likeable and varied characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series which can easily be read as a standalone story.
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Cause to Repine by E.M. Storm-Smith


Mary and Collins as a couple is unacceptable so no to finishing the story.
To quote Colonel Fitzwilliam- "that anyone who thought that Mary Bennet and Mr Collins would make a good match had to have some disorder of the mind" unquote.

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Safe You Sleep: A Becky & Flynn WWI Mystery by Anna Elliott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

London December 1915. Dr Becky Kelly is in a coma in St Bartholomew Hospital, but she has been accused of treason. Accused of shooting Mycroft Holmes. With Sherlock away how will Major Flynn save them. Both Flynn and Becky have ideas and with help from Dr. Watson will they succeed. But who is trying to incrimate them and to what end.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable and interesting main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable WW1 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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Muse: A Kate Redman Mystery: Book 15 by Celina Grace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Over the last two years three girls have gone missing from Abbeyford, in the West Country of England, with no trace or body discovered. Now another, this time 19 year old art student Mae Denton has disappeared. Who was she actually meeting that evening. Do her friends really know her. With D.I. Kate Redman soon to go on maternity leave, she and her team investigate but the progress is slow.
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery with its likeable and varied characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
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Villainy in Vienna: -or- Scull-duggery in Sanditon by S.M. Klassen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1814 A Pride and Prejudice sequel where the story continues as Mary Ashton née Bennet and her family holiday in Sanditon, where there is a hint of smuggler activity. Does this have any connection to the Congress in Vienna and the subject of Napoleon. Major Ashton is in contact with Colonel Fitzwilliam in Vienna. But what of the exploits of Lord Harry.
An entertaining and well-written story with its likeable characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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The Case of the Missing Morris Dancer by Cathy Ace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The WISE team are employed to discover a missing Morris dancer and their equipment which will be needed for the wedding of the Duke.
An entertaining modern cozy mystery.

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Strangers from the Sky by Margaret Wander Bonanno
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

2245. Admiral Kirk is reading the book about the events that were supposed to have happened two hundred years earlier. That of the actual first contact with aliens, on a kelp farm in the Pacific. When a Vulcan spacecraft crashed into the ocean with two survivors. Kirk, and Spock are convinced that they experienced the events.
Anpther entertaining re-read.



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The Heir of Longbourn by TillySnape
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Pride variation the Bennets first born is son Thomas, followed by Jane, Elizabeth and Mary. With Thomas friends with Charles Bingley how will this also change the lives of the Bennets.
A fast paced enjoyable story.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/241...

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

The story continues in this Pride and Prejudice variation as the house party at Netherfield carries on. 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. Once again

(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, once again.

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Elizabeth: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation.The story continues as Jane and Elizabeth have returned to Longbourn from Netherfield after Jane's illness. But now the Bennets are expecting a visit from Mr. Collins. But what of Anne left at Rosings to cope with her mother after revealing her engagement and will the Colonel help. How will Wickham affect the relationship between Darcy and Elizabeth.
An entertaining and well-written variation with its likeable and varied characters.
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(The story contines with Caroline)

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Ten Little Wizards by Michael Kurland
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1988. And the Angevin Empire is still on power under King John IV, and magic is rife throughout the world. Unfortunately for Lord Darcy, Chief Investigator, he has three investigations to consider. A threat to the King, a double murder in Toumadotte and the murder of wizards.
An entertaining story

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Murder at the Limes by Alex Wagner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

C2nd. Vindobona on the northern frontier. The body of Roman Falco is discovered on barbarian Thanar's jetty and so he becomes the main suspect by Tribune Marcellus. But many more deaths occur before the guilty party is found and why.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Mary Bennet and the Substitute Vicar by Carrie Mollenkopf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Autumn 1819 A Pride and Prejudice sequel with the continuing story of Mary Bennet of Longbourn. The wedding day of Mary is approaching but disaster strikes when the vicar is found dead, murdered. Haste is required to find a substitute, but who is the murderer.
A delightful well-written cozy mystery featuring Mary Bennet. Another enjoyable re-read. Again another enjoyable re-read.

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Mary Bennet and the Return of the Soldier by Carrie Mollenkopf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Autumn 1818 The story continues with this Pride & Prejudice sequel with the militia arriving back in Meryton, this means that the Wickhams are back. How much chaos and trouble can they cause. But Wickham has been injured, has he been a hero? Has Lydia improved on marriage? As expected the Wickhams insist on staying at Longbourn, upsetting everyone except Mrs Bennet. How will it end.
Another enjoyable re-read, love reading about this sister and how she has becomes into her own.
Another enjoyable re-read.

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A Viking's Shadow by H.L. Marsay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

York's Annual Viking Festival is disrupted by the death of King Ragnar aka Alfred Campbell. Unfortunately for DCI John Shadow and his team there will be another death that night.
An entertaining modern mystery.

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The Fire at Longbourn: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Laraba Kendig
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, a careless Lydia with a candle results in the destruction of the East wing of Longbourn. During the fire Mary runs to her mother's bedroom and saves her life resulting in injury to herself. How does the results of the fire affect the inhabitants and their neighbours.
An enjoyable variation.

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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. Again.

[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, Again

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Murder at the Beauty Pageant by Helena Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

April 1935 To celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the King, the town is holding a Beauty Pageant at the Dolphin Hotel but before the end of day one of the contestants is found dead. But what could be the motive behind the death of a young female. The new Inspector Lewis heads the case but objects to the Bryant newlyweds own investigation. Will the crime be solved before another death and by whom.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable cozy series.
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Mary Bennet and the Longbourn Tutor by Carrie Mollenkopf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride & Prejudice sequel, now that Longbourn and Mary Bennet are financially secure she decides that employing a tutor is appropriate to fill in the large gaps of her education. All the tutors are failures until Grayson Everfield arrives for an interview. But when a body is found Mary and Dr Atlas Sutton are once again investigating.
Another re-read of a lovely well-written mystery with Mary shining. Another enjoyable re-read.

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A Psalm for Falconer by Ian Morson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1268. The promise to view rare books takes William Falconer to Conishhead Prior in the North. But all is not calm in the prior and soon a death occurs. Meanwhile Ann Segrim enters the Godstow nunnery to help Constable Peter Bullock as there has been a murder. Can they both solve their respective crimes and survive.
Another enjoyable historical mystery in this series.

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Troublemaker by Lewis M. Penry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Monmouth. When Kelly Daniels's body is discovered there are more than enough suspects who she has destroyed by her vile behaviour. Newly arrived DS Charle Young is on the team investigating but he also has to deal with the attitude of DI Grey towards him.
An entertaining modern crime story

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A Favorable Impression by Amanda Kai
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

June 1812. A Pride and Prejudice variation whereby the Gardiners with Jane and Elizabeth arrive in Lambton. On touring Pemberley and meeting Darcy for the first time they are unexpectedly invited to stay. Where the Bennets renew their friendship with the Bingleys. Will Darcy's enchantment of Elizabeth survive meeting the Bennets at Longbourn where once again Bennet has failed his family.
An entertaining and well-written Darcy and Elizabeth romance story.
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The Plague Road by L.C. Tyler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1665. The plague has arrived in London, and only by chance is a murdered man discovered among the many victims. A man carrying a letter that 1s wanted by many factions. Can John Grey deliver it to the King at Salisbury before others catch him
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery. Another good addition to this series with its likeable main character.

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The Diamond Murder by Roy Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While out on a story reporter Eddie Stevens is attacked but when he comes to he notices a part of a body. But who's. Meanwhile Eric Ward is investigating two problems, one for his wife and the other for his ex-wife.
An entertaining modern mystery.
Originally published in 1984.

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Dark Streets by Phillip Strang
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Modern day Sydney. It all starts with the murder of homeless aboriginal Joe Coster. Then Hasidic Jew Miriam Levine. Detective Gary Haddock and Sergeant Natalie Campbell investigate while dealing with their own problems. But are cases and subsequent deaths all linked. Is there a serial killer in the city. Soon it gets more complicated.
An entertaining modern Australian mystery. A good start to this new series with its interesting main characters.
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Two Components: A modern Pride & Prejudice action-adventure by Elin Eriksen
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

A modern day Pride and Prejudice variation which I didn't find all that interesting, though I did finish the story.

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Mastering the Art of French Murder by Colleen Cambridge
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

1949 Paris. Tabitha Knight, 29, has come to Paris to live with her grandfather Maurice Saint-Leger and his friend Rafael Fautrier. There she meets Julia Child. One evening she is invited to a party at their home but the next morning one of the guests is discovered dead. Inspector Etienne Merveille investigates but as Tabitha is also one of the suspects she decides to start asking questions. But what could be the possible motive.
An entertaining and well-written cozy mystery with its likeable cast of characters. A good start to this series.
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Moorlands Murders by Oliver Davies
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When DI Darren Mitchell's fell running partner dies he and the family are convinced is not suicide. Will he and his team be able to prove it and what the motive could have been.
An enjoyable modern mystery

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The Case Of The Dotty Dowager by Cathy Ace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The 18th Duke of Chellingwirth approached the WISE Enquiries Agency because he is concerned about his mother. She states that she found a dead man in her dining room of the Dower House one night. But when he arrived there, there was as no body.
An enjoyable cozy modern mystery. A good start to this series.

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Mary Bennet and the Longbourn Heiress by Carrie Mollenkopf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice sequel where with falling finances particularly after paying for the marriages of Jane and Elizabeth, and with Kitty staying at the Gardiners, and her father being attended by the new doctor Atlas Sutton- it is left to Mary to organise the running of Longbourn. Including the overseeing of the cellar repairs where a body is discovered. With the help of Dr Sutton, Mary is determined to discover her history.
An enjoyable well-written mystery, investigated by my favourite Bennet.
Another re-read, again

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The Strange Inheritance of Mary Bennet by Annie Gluck
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride & Prejudice sequel five years have passed since the marriages of Jane and Elizabeth, and Mary is the last unmarried daughter. Unexpectedly she is bequeathed an inheritance by a distant cousin named Margaret Ashburn. An inheritance of Ashburn Keep. Follow Mary's trials and tribulations. Can she also have a happy ending.
Really enjoyed this story, especially as it is all about Mary, and I liked the new characters.
Another re-read, again. And Again.

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Heritage House: A Cape Breton Mystery by Renny deGroot
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cape Breton. Newly arrived resident German Gretha Braun is renovating her house - Heritage House on the Isle Madame. But it would seem that she has upset someone enough that she is found murdered. But why and by whom.
Detective Roxanne Albright is put in charge, her first time as lead, instead of Cordie MacLean. Will this lead to conflict between them or can they solve the mystery together.
An entertaining modern mystery with its likeable and interesting main chapters. A good addition to this series which can easily be read as a standalone story.
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Mystical, Magical Lizzy by Melanie Schertz
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where various characters have magical powers and in the Bennet family it is Elizabeth. But these powers must be kept secret. When Darcy discovers this what will he do.
An enjoyable re-read though not enough about the Colonel and the other Bennets.

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Baby Blue Eyes: Pride and Prejudice variation by Elin Eriksen
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation a year has passed since the Netherfield ball and Bingley now decides to seek out Jane Bennet. But both Jane and Elizabeth have left Longbourn. Bingley and Darcy discover them in Yorkshire. But how will they solve the problems they are faced with.
An enjoyable story.

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Murder at the Front by Lynn Morrison
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Le Touquet 1918. When her husband dies on a secret mission nurse Lady Dorothy decides to investigate. As the sole survivor captain Reginald Bank-Fernsby is also investigating who could have betrayed them
Overall an enjoyable WW1 mystery but I did find Dorothy arrogance to be offputting.

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The Scottish Ladies' Detective Agency by Lydia Travers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Edinburgh 1911 Miss Maud McIntyre with the help of her ex-lady's maid, Daisy Cameron, have set up a Detective Agency. Their first major case involves a house party at Duddingston Hall. Because of the recent spate of jewellery thefts the hostess is concerned for the safety of these items in her home. The weekend results in a theft and a death. But soon after further cases soon arrive. But what will the result of their investigations bring.
A delightful cozy historical mystery with its likeable and varied characters. A good start to this new enjoyable series.
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Service of a Friend: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Kate Speck
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, Darcy does not arrive in Hertfordshire until the Netherfield Ball. Having missed one opportunity to be rude and arrogant he finds another.
An enjoyable re-read, though only of interest in the epilogue

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The Strange Inheritance of Mary Bennet by Annie Gluck
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride & Prejudice sequel five years have passed since the marriages of Jane and Elizabeth, and Mary is the last unmarried daughter. Unexpectedly she is bequeathed an inheritance by a distant cousin named Margaret Ashburn. An inheritance of Ashburn Keep. Follow Mary's trials and tribulations. Can she also have a happy ending.
Really enjoyed this story, especially as it is all about Mary, and I liked the new characters.
Another re-read, again.

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