Death on the Towpath by Liz Hedgecock
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

While at a fete at Spetisham Hall, Fi Booker is approached by Bianca Spencer informing her that her assumed dead husband is alive and married to her. Then she receives a blackmail letter demanding money which she decides to foolishly deal with without informing the police. But when a body is found in the canal Inspector Marcus Falconer Investigates.
Overall an enjoyable cozy modern mystery.
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His Offences Absolved: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by F.D. Woods
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, post Hunsford, is the letter Jane Bennet sends to Darcy an aberration of her behaviour or her real self.
Another story which vastly over emphasises Mary religious devotion.

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Shades of Death: Murder at the Court of Elizabeth I by Angela Ranson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Reign of Queen Elizabeth, 1560. Only two years into her reign, the wife of favourite Robert Dudley Amy, has been discovered dead. Suicide, accident or murder. An investigation by Catrin Surovell uncovers a conspiracy to murder. But murder who and why.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable and varied characters. A good start to this new series.

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Intertwined: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Lorena DiChiara


In this Pride and Prejudice variation Elizabth is the daughter of Bennet's first marriage, and Jane the daugher of Fanny Smith nee Gradiner. On the death of their respective spouses Bennet and Fanny Smith marry and have Mary, Catherine and Lydia. Mary Bennet marries another parson. Just not interested in reading that storyline.

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A Matter of Love and Death by Caron Albright
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Adelaide 1931. Twenty-two year old Frances Palmer overhears a disturbing conversation while working as a teleophone operator. Is new acquaintance, Jack Sullivan (35) a night club owner, the person to confide in and solve the mystery.
An entertaining historical mystery though it too a long time for the mystery to start to be dealt with.

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False Play At The Christmas Party: A Jack Sullivan mystery by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

December 1928. Jack Sullivan organizes a Christmas party in aid of veterans in his night club. Is it possible that there might be a criminal or two in the party.
An enjoyable short story.

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Dreadnought by Diane Carey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The dreadnought, the Star Empire, has been hijacked by insurgents. They have sent a messange to Lt. Piper on board the Enterprise. But what is their aim. Can Kirk and his crew solve the problem.
More a Lt Piper and friends story than the Enterprise.
Overll an entertining re-read.

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Turpitude by Pete Brassett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Three fingers are found in a tin of dog food at a recycling plant and jewellery shop owner Ross Hunter has been attacked in his shop, resulting innhis death. D.I Charlie West and her team investigate.
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery with its likeable and varied characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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Cruel as the Grave by Meg Elizabeth Atkins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The body of Beattie Booth is found near Miller's Bridge. But who would want o kill her. When her uncle is questioned Liz Farrell starts to ask questions. DCI sheldon Hunter and his team investigate.
An entertaining modern mystery.
Originally published in 1998

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Divided we Fall: A story of friendship and family by Isabella Muir
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

December 1939. 18 year old Ronnie Barnard has gone missing, but why. His friend Philip goes looking for him.
An interesting short story.

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Once Upon a Murder by Samantha Larsen
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1785. The body of disliked ex-footman Bernard Coram is discovered by Tiffany Woodall outside her cottage. Eventually the man she loves is arrested for the murder. Can she find the real murderer.
A cozy historical romance and mystery but I did not find the two main characters particularly interesting. Maybe it would have been better to have read the first book in the series.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Corpse Road by David J. Gatward
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Death of 'Stacy' while camping in Swaledale brings DCI Harry Grimm and his team into a new investigation. But who is Stacy.
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery with its cast of varied and likeable characters .
Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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Best Served Cold by David J. Gatward
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

John Capstick, dead from just another farming accident or was it murder. DCI Harry Grimm and his team investigate. Then there is another death. But what is the motive and by whom.
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery with its very likeable main characters supported by a cast of varied personalities.

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Mrs Pargeter's Public Relations by Simon Brett
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

While supporting her friend in her bereavement Mrs Pargeter invites, Jasmine Angold to a charity reception for PhiliPussies. A charity which rehouses cats from the Greek Island of Atmos back to England. But at the event she meets her previously unknown sister-in-law, which is followed by a death, results in a lot of potential revealing of secrets.
An enjoyable cosy crime mystery which re-introduced me to the tales of Mrs Pargeter. A re-read to finish off the series.


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Darcy's Uneasy Betrothal: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Zoe Burton
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride & Prejudice variation as Darcy arrives in the neighbourhood he saves Elizabeth Bennet from a raging bull, but it is a compromise, even though an innocent one. As both Bennet parents are eager to see all their daughters married (Mr Bennet because he wants to spend more on books and port) they are forced to become engaged to marry. Into this situation is Mr Collins and his wife who are soon to arrive to stay at Longbourn, even though Mr Bennet is concerned for their safety as he does not trust this disreputable man with any of his daughters.
An enjoyable re-read.

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Crisis On Centaurus by Brad Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An explosion flattens and kills one million people in the capital of Centaurus. Home to several of the family's on the Enterprise including Joanna McCoy daughter of Bones. The Enterprise is sent to help leaving Lt. Uhura in charge when the command staff land on the planet.
An entertaining story, another re-read.

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THE HAYLING ISLAND MURDERS a gripping crime thriller full of twists by Pauline Rowson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Several cases are being investigated at Portsmouth CID. At an angling club, a metal box with handcuffs attached is discovered in the dried up Sinah Lake, inside are valuable old coins. But who was attached to the handcuffs. Also on Gosport seashore, a burnt-out car with a body inside is discovered. But this will not be the last body found.
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery with its diverse cast of characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series. Though there is a storyline from obviously a previous book which is a distraction to the main story.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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The Laughter of Love: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Linda Thompson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This Pride and Prejudice trilogy concludes. How will Mrs Bennet cope with the weddings. Will there be happy endings for everyone or are some destined for unhappines.
Enjoyed because my favourite pairing happened. A re-read.

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Mary Captures Colonel Fitzwilliam by Kristi Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A modern sequel to Pride & Prejudice where the story of the Bennet business Meryton Matchmakers continues. But what of the people. Will the elder Bennet sisters ever understand their hearts. But what about Darcy and Charles.
Having just met, Mary Bennet and the Colonel, are unsure about their relationship or what it even is, can they possible have a happy ending.
I enjoyed this modern variation of Pride and Prejudice, and as it contains the story of my favourite couple in JAFF makes it even better. Another enjoyable re-read, again, again.

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Murder in Moreton by V.L. McBeath


1900 Mrs Milwood, mother of Mr Wilson is found dead in her bed. But who and why.
Unfortunately I found Eliza Thomson to not be at all likeable

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Hearts Entwined: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary by Melissa Anne
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Darcy is a second son and a lawyer, who is friends with the Gardiners. When 18 year old Elizabeth Bennet visits them, she and Darcy meet and soon are courting. But there is Wickham seeking revenge. The story has an entitled Jane.
An enjoyable variation.

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The Bag of Secrets by Joy Ellis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The detective agency have two cases, the first occurs when a carpet bag dumped in the local library full of paper covered in writing is found. Liz thinks that it belongs to Old Molly. The next day Old Molly is found day, suffocated. What was Molly trying to tell, what was she afraid of. Meanwhile Matt is looking for runaway Liam Cooper, missing for 10 days. Neither seem to be a straightforward case for the agency.
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery with its cast of likeable and varied characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Mrs Pargeter's Principle by Simon Brett
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Mrs Parageter decides that her husband left some unfinished business, so she decides to take action.
An enjoyable modern mystery.


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Laughter Through Trials: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Linda Thompson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This Pide and Prejudice trilogy continues as Elizabeth Bennet is now in town to face the ton. Soon she is joined by Jane and Mary. Elizabeth continues to be irritatingly perfect which distracts from the story. A bit of a sweet story though there is Lady Marjorie and Caroline Bingley with of course George Wickham to add some needed sourness.
An entertaining story, a re-read.

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Valley of Lies by Michael Campling
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dan Corrigan and Alan Hargreaves are walking home from the pub when they come across an attacked Monty Gamble. Who later unfortunately dies. The police believe that it's Alan's hiking stick that is the weapon and he becomes a suspect. So they decide to investigate. Didn't find Dan to be particularly likeable in this story.
Overall an entertaining modern mystery.

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A Killer in the Crystal Palace by Deb Marlowe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

London, 1851. Wealthy Miss Kara Levett ihas an exhibit at the Great Exhibition. But she comes under suspicion when a body of a man is discovered. A man who had been watching her. Fellow exhibitioner Niall Kier aids her in discovering the true murderer.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable main characters. A good start to this series.


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Christmas at Hunsford Parsonage: A Pride and Prejudice short story by Amanda Kai
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice sequel where the Collinses are having their first Christmas as a married couple. What could go wrong.
An enjoyable and well-written short story.

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Her Unforgettable Laugh: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Linda Thompson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation 15 year old Elizabeth Bennet is visiting the Gardiners. While walking in Hyde Park she foils a kidnap attempt by Wickham on Georgiana Darcy. All Darcy can remember is Elizabeth's curls and her laugh. Until at the Meryton Assembly he hears the same laugh....
An enjoyable variation, a re-read.

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Sly Jane Fairfax: An Austen University Novella by Elizabeth Gilliland
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

In this modern variation Jane Fairfax transfers from her school in Vienna, to the States and Austen University just to be with Frank Churchill!!!! But she must also join the right sonority house so that they can spend time together without suspicion.
Characters from other Austen books are included.

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A Hundred Thousand Dragons by Dolores Gordon-Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1920s. Jack Haldean has to return to 1915 when he was a 17 year old pilot who was sent on a secret mission, to solve his current mystery.
An entertaining historical mystery.

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It could never be! - A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Lorena DiChiara


In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mary Bennet is killed withing the first few minutes.

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The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The adventure continues and concludes, but what is happening in the Shire.
Another enjoyable re-read.

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Fate Changes: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Lorena DiChiara
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Darcy is the second son, until he becomes engaged to Elizabeth Bennet and then his older brother dies. Can his family force him to give her up. The unlikeable pairings arrived in the last few minutes of the book.

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The Dead Man of Storr by J.M. Dalgliesh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The body of local photographer Sandy Beaton is discovered on the Storr. But was it an accident or murder. D.I. Duncan McAdam and his team investigate but the case is not as straightforward as first thought. But will there be more deaths.
An entertaining and well-written murder mystery with its cast of likeable and diverse characters. A good addition to this series.
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Mindshadow by J.M. Dillard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stardate 7003.4 The planet Aritani is under attack by pirates.the enterprise is there to help and find them. But Spock is attacked and consequently among other things losing his memory.
Another enjoyable re-read

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Sudden Acquisitions: A sequel to Pride and Prejudice by Louise Birkett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride & Prejuice sequel, seven years have passed and Mary is the only unmarried Bennet left at home. This has resulted in an improvement in her character with the help of her elder sisters and father. Then the Bennets and the other family members are invited to Pemberley for the Christmas season. Can this visit give Mary the chance to do something that none of her sisters have yet to do.
A really delightful story, well-written, and I couldn't wait to get to the end to see how events would unfold.
Another re-read, again and again.

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Mrs Pargeter’s Point of Honour by Simon Brett
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

Mrs Parageter is asked to do a favour by 80 year old Veronica Chastaigne widow of art thief Bennie Logan.
I didn't care for her actions solving this problem.

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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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Heartless by Nicola Claire
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

January 1893. Auckland. It doesn't take long before Kelly and Anna become yet again embroiled in whatvthey believe are the scheme of his wife, Eliza May, with the death of two labourers. But how many more will die.
An entertaining end to the trilogy.

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A Body in the Village Hall by Dee MacDonald
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Nosy Nurse Kate Palmer and her alcoholic sister have moved to Lower Tinworthy for the quieter life but with the death of a female at a w.i. meeting she decides to investigate.
Didn't find the Palmer sisters particularly likeable.

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The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The adventure continuing as the company venture nearer Mordor. But who will they met, friend or foe.
Another entertaining re-read.

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Elizabeth’s Secret Admirer by Amanda Kai
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where Darcy and Elizabeth break society's rules by corresponding with each other, although who is Elizabeth admirer is unknown to her.
An enjoyable story

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As if by Magic by Dolores Gordon-Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1923 Jack Haldean with his friend Inspector Rackhan have a few mysteries to solve. That of old friend George Lassiter, several deaths starting with businessman Alexander Culverton, and the death of six females over the last 18 months.
An entertaining historical mystery with its likeable characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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A Body Down the Lane by P.F. Ford
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Billy Hopkins is racing down Dragon Barn Lane, not expecting to meet traffic, but he does. The result will be fatal. But what will DI Sarah Southall and her team find when they investigate.
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery with its cast of likeable characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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Island Shadows: An Australian Crime Thriller by Phillip Strang
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

After a concert on Cockatoo Island the body of lead singer Alan Greenworthy is discovered, stabbed in his heart. It is for Sergeant Natalie Campbell and Inspector Gary Haddock to unravel his life to determine his murderer. But who can they believe, and what secrets are being hidden.
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery thriller with its interesting characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable Australian series.
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Killing Time by Della Van Hise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

VSS ShiKahr is captained by Spock, and as part of the crew, a reluctant and despised Ensign Kirk. But how and why could this be. And what of the Romulans.
One of my favourite Star Trek stories.

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Alias Thomas Bennet: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Suzan Lauder
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation. Who is Thomas Bennet. Why does Darcy when visiting Netherfield believe he has met Bennet of Longbourn before? Here is a different Bennet family, not all sisters are out, Longbourn is prosperous and Mrs. Bennet is a loving mother and wife.
But what is the mystery behind this family? A re-read which although enjoyable was too much of a Elizabeth and Darcy story for me.

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Murder at the Highland Castle by Helena Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1935. Lord Barlas employs the Bryants and invites them for the New Year at his castle in Finnglash, Scotland. He is concerned because of a series of incidents and so believes that his life is in danger. On arrival the Bryants with the Barlas' guests are snowed in, some with motives to harm Barlas.
An entertaining and well-written historical cozy mystery with his varied and likeable main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
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Colonel Fitzwilliam Takes Charge: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Shana Granderson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Colonel Fitzwilliam decides to take charge because of the behaviour of various people including the Bennets. How will this affect all their futures.
A delightful and entertaining well-written story with its cast of likeable and varied characters, and I loved all the pairings.

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A Body Out at Sea by P.F. Ford
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

November 2019. So who is the potential suicide that was last seen swimming out to sea. And who is the body that has been discovered in a trench where building work is about to start. DI Sarah Southall and her team investigate.
An entertaining modern mystery

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