When Jane Got Angry: A Pride and Prejudice Novella by Victoria Kincaid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where a heartbroken Jane Bennet is visiting the Gardiners while Elizabeth is in Hunsford. After two months she still has not seen Bingley, so what can she do. I felt she could have got angry at other moments in the story.
An entertaining story.

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The First Mrs. Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Shana Granderson A Lady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation the day after the disastrous Hunsford proposal, Darcy meets Anne de Bourgh in the grounds of Rosings, where after some conversation she proposes marriage but with conditions. How does this affect the futures of various families.
An entertaining story.

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The Beast of Loch Ness by Kat Ross
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1890. Harrison and Dr John Weston are on their honeymoon in Drumnadrochit. There they come across possible monsters but definitely murdered bodies. They investigate.
An enjoyable Victorian mystery. Another good addition to this entertaining series.

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Murder at Ardith Hall by Irina Shapiro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

December 1867. A seance at Ardith Hall results in a death. The suspects are limited to the participants which unfortunately for Inspector Haze includes his wife Sarah. Which means that Lord Redmond takes the lead in the investigation.
An entertaining historical mystery with its likeable characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series

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Secrets of a Scottish Isle by Erica Ruth Neubauer
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Scotland 1927. American Jane Wunderly is sent to the Isle of Iona to investiagte the leader of the cult Order of Golden Dawn. Does Robert Nightingale have the contacts he states that the bosses of Redvers would be interested in.
Didn't really find the mystery and the story that interesting.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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To Wake the Sleeping Dragon: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Selene L. Garrou
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation to prevent China entering the war various English noblemen arrange the kidnapping of the emperor's son in China. Eventually he arrives at Longbourn and changes their lives. Eight years later on a mission to find the emperor's son, the Fitzwilliams, Darcy, Bingley and the Duke of Stiles arrive at Netherfield only for their lives also to change.
An over the top and fun variation

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The Belvedere Murders by Karen Baugh Menuhin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

July 1923. Lennox and Swift are attending a ball at Belvedere House. To watch Jack Dutton at the request of Lord Belvedere. Then Dutton is killed, but he is only the first one.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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A Grave Robbery by Deanna Raybourn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

London 1889 From a warehouse sale Lord Rosemorran has acquired a wax figure. Investigation by Stoker reveals a female body. He and Veronica, with the help of reporter J.J. Butterworth and Detective Mornaday are determined to discover who she was.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable main characters supported by a cast of varied individuals. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
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Double, Double by Michael Jan Friedman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A distress signal is pick up, that of the expedition of Dr Roger Korby who's colleagues have made a great discovery. But danger awaits them as some of the crew beam down.
An enjoyable re-read.

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Shroud for a Sinner by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1820s Letho, Fife. A body is discovered in the old ice house at Letho. But who is he as two wives lay claim to him. What is the connection to the next dead body found. Charles Murray with the help of the Blairs and sheriff Macduff investigate.
An enjoyable and well-written historical mystery with its likeable characters. Another good addition to this entertaining series.

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Murder at Ashton Steeple by Karen Baugh Menuhin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

May 1923. Major Lennox has just returned home when he is informed that a neighbour at Ashton Hall has been killed. He and ex-DCI swift investigate. But soon there is another death.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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Murder in the Grave by Irina Shapiro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

August 1867. The body of the newly appointed curate Sebastian Slade, is discovered in an open grave. Why would anyone murder such a likeable man. Lord Jason Redmond and Inspector Daniel Haze investigate.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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You asked for it...: A Pride & Prejudice Variation with a Twist by Sydney Salier


In this Pride and Prejudice variation a Dark Lord, Garth Leachim, has landed in Meryton and is invited to stay at Netherfield. How does his blunt speech to everyone affect their futures.
I was enjoying this story until it became obvious what the pairing would be for the Colonel and so I lost interest. A pity.

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Legacy: A Justice Belstrang Mystery by John Pilkington
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1616 Justice Belstrang is approached by his papists neighbour to determine the fate of his son Thomas Jessop, last heard of in London.
An entertaining historical mystery.

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The Melody of Longbourn by Selene L. Garrou
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where Mr Bennet starts as his useless self, Mrs Bennet favours her youngest Lydia. But Bennet is connected to the world famous, vastly wealthy McKnights who if rumour is true dabble in magic. The daughters gifts start to show themselves all but those of Lydia. Why. What will be the result, enemies are made including non-humans. Many will try to destroy the Bennets.
An entertaining, way out of character variation but with a cliff hanger. Waiting on Part 2

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A Ghostly Trio by William Meikle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1. The Lady of the Minch- what is the significance of the Red Door for the past and present.
2. The Peach Room -John Black believes he has found the perfect honeymoon room in The Peach Room at Birkin House
3. Truth Decay - p.i. Jack Brookes is employed to find a missing police detective.
Entertaining short stories

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Murdering Mr. Bennett by Selene L. Garrou
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mr Bennet has been subject to a series of accidents. Or are they. Is someone trying to kill him and why.
There is a whole lot of OOC in the story but it makes for an entertaining variation.

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Fitzwilliam Darcy, Master Spy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Jennifer Joy
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and prejudice variation Darcy with the Colonel are spies for the crown, while Bennet is a code breaker. Between them can they prevent the plot of the latest mastermind.
An enjoyable story.
(Don't have sidewalks in England)

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Mr. Bennet Takes Charge by Jann Rowland
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Lydia is off to Brighton and the Gardiners' trip has been cancelled. Then Kitty reveals Lydia’s intentions. What will Mr Bennet do.
An enjoyable variation though too much about Darcy and Elizabeth considering the title and would have liked more about his intentions with the rest of the family.

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Love Unrestricted: A Sequel to 'Lady Catherine's Forbidden Love' - Based on the characters in Pride & Prejudice by Shana Granderson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This Pride and Prejudice story continues, will everyone have their happy ending.
An enjoyable story.

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The Bear at Midnight by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

(1065/6) The leader of Buckquoy is dead and Thorfinn, Earl of Oakney must pick a new leader. But death comes to the land. Can Sigrid and Ketil discover the killer.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable and varied characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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Lady Catherine's Forbidden Love: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Shana Granderson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Lady Catherine Fitzwilliam the youngest sibling of the family has fallen for family friend Thomas Bennet. Due to her father's debts she is sold off to Lewis de Bourgh. Meanwhile Bennet is compromised by Frances Gardiner and they marry. Can there be a happy ending for them.
An entertaining variation

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Vulcan's Glory by D.C. Fontana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Spock's first mission on the Enterprise under Captain Christopher Pike leads them to the planet called Areta and the possible discovery of the lost Vulcan's Glory.
An enjoyable re-read.

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Silence Part One by Selene L. Garrou
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, the Bennet parents mistreat their daughters except for the youngest Lydia. The four sisters come under the care of the Earl of Netherfield and other allies. How will this and the evil Mrs Bennet affect all of the daughters. (Certainly some OOC)
An entertaining read, just waitingfor Part 2 to appear.


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A Wreath of Red Roses by Karen Baugh Menuhin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1931 Major Lennox and ex-DCI Swift are sent to Barton-Regis Hall in Lancashire because of the suspicions behind two accidentally drownings.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery (though my suspicions of who the killer was was correct) with its likeable characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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Murder In The Caravan by Irina Shapiro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

May 1867. The body of newly married Imogen Chadwick is discovered in the caravan of Luca Lee. Also Moll Brody, niece of Davy Brody of the Red Stag Tavern goes missing at the same time. Inspector Daniel Haze and surgeon Lord Jason Redmond investigate.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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Eliza Mace by Sarah Burton
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1870s. Sixteen year old Eliza Mace's mother Hannah owes the family home Edge Hall, while her father Robert, is continually in debt chafing at the restrictions. Then he goes missing. Constable Pritchard is given the investigation with some help from Eliza.
Overall the story was entertaining enough though with unlikeable characters.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.


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Master of Longbourn: A Regency Novel inspired by P&P by Sydney Salier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation the useless Mr Bennet gets his wish and goes back to university, meanwhile Mr Collins is the new lease owner of Longbourn. How will this affect the rest of the Bennet family and their futures.
An enjoyable and well-written variation with its likeable Collins.

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A Deadly Endeavor by Jenny Adams
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Philadelphia, 1921. Twin Edie Shippen on returning home finds her sister Frances engaged to the man she loves decides to become what she believes is a modern woman. This high society female (this group of people including Edie are mostly unlikeable) meets up with war veteran Dr Gilbert Lawless, coroner's assistant to investigate a series of murders.
Overall an enjoyable historical mystery.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Miss Austen Investigates by Jessica Bull
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

December 1795 While attending a ball at Deane House, a body is discovered, that of Zoe Renard, while Jane Austen behaves like Lydia Bennet with Tom Lefroy. When her brother is accused and arrested of theft of Mme Renard's necklace, Jane decides to investigate
An entertaining historical mystery a decent start to this new series.
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The Weird West: Three Weird Western Short Stories by William Meikle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1. One hand and the Fiddler - two strangers who walked out of the desert and a wonderful carnival clash.
2. Descanse Fin Paz - A dream takes a pastor to New Hamilton, but why.
3. Where the Kobolds Dance - what can the sheriff do when the kobolds dance and kill in the Ohio coal mine.
Three interesting stories

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Sweethearts and Snowflakes: A Christmas Pride and Prejudice Variation by Amelia Westerly
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice sequel where Mary Bennet is visiting Pemberley, when she meets the Kympton parson, Martin Lewis. Such a disappointment that Mary is once again paired with a parson.

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The Scream of Sins  by Chris Nickson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Leeds 1824. Simon Westow is hired to find some missing documents of Major Holcombe. Suspicion fall on a maid that went missing at the same time. But events accelerate as people go missing, and bodies are discovered. Has Westow unearthed a possible network of child abductions and abuse.
An interesting historical mystery of a dark subject, with its cast of likeable characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
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Succession by Steven Veerapen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1603 Scot Gowie has arrived in England with information that would stop James IV of Scotland inheriting the English crown. Ned Savage is sent by Sir Robert Cecil to retrieve the document but he is not the only one looking for it.
An entertaining historical mystery

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RETRIBUTION PART II: A PRIDE AND PREJUDICE VARIATION by Selene L. Garrou
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The story continues with the Bennets and all their relations, and friends taking retribution on their enemies. The portrayal of the people are way out of character but still an entertaining and story.

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Murder at the Island Hotel by Helena Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

February 1936. Kitty Bryant and Alice Miller representing the Torbay Hoteliers' Association are inspecting the Bird Hotel with a view to include it on their approved list. Accompanied by a troop of actors they make their way across to Bird Island. But later owner Sir Norman Whittier, commits suicide or has he. Kitty investigates as a storm has cut them off from the mainland.
An entertaining and well-written cozy historical mystery with its cast of varied and likeable characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
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A Spy at Hampton Court by Adele Jordan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1585. Information has been received that there will be an assassination attempt on Queen Elizabeth. Between them can Walsingham and his intelligencers Kit Scarlett and Iombar Blackwood find and stop the perpetrator.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery

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The Final Nexus by Gene DeWeese
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The gates have appeared again and something has come through and threatens the Federation and the Universe. Can the crew of the Enterprise solve the situation.
An enjoyable re-read.

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Retribution Part I: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Selene L. Garrou
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mrs Bennet hoping to her gossip about her neighbours overhears what they think of her. She is so devastated that she brings about an absolute change to all the family, resulting not just in better behaviour but financially as well. Enter the scheming Bingley and Hurst family. Some over the top characters but an entertaining and fun read.

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The Dark Island: A Carnacki Novella by William Meikle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1910s. Carnacki isedsuaded by James Doig to visit friend Sir John in Scotland as friend is about to die. He wants Carnacki to prevent it.
An entertaining story

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The Birdcage Murders by Karen Baugh Menuhin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

February 1923. Major Heathcliffe Lennox and ex DCI Jonathan Swift are recruited to investigate the staff of Brundles, concerning the death of Ezra, Fourth Lord de Ruyter, while dining at the club. He was the main suspect in the 'Birdcage' murders in 1911.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery. Another good addition to this enjoyable series with its likeable main characters.

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Lady Beth Fitzwilliam: Part 2 – Consequences: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Shana Granderson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The story continues as the Bennets discover where Elizabeth has been living for the last 18 years. A reunion needs to be planned, and what of Lord Matlock.
An enjoyable conclusion

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The Highgate Cemetery Murder by Irina Shapiro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1858. The body of Hon. Miss Adelaide Seaborne, is discovered in Highgate cemetery by Victor Tate, minutes later Tate is dead. The police conclude that his death is an accident. Inspector Sebastian Bell is assigned the case of Adelaide, while twin sister Gemma Tate investigates the death of Victor.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable main characters. A good start to this new series.
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Lady Beth Fitzwilliam: Part 1 - Kidnapped: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Shana Granderson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation newly born, rejected Elizabeth Bennet is kidnapped by Lord Marlock. He reasoned that as her wife had just given birth to another stillborn child she would give up. How does this event affect the future lives of the Bennets, Fitzwilliams and Darcys.
An entertaining variation.

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Memory Prime by Judith Reeves-Stevens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An award ceremony is to be held on Memory Prime. Kirk has been informed that there will be an assassination attempt. He and his crew must prevent this.
An enjoyable re-read.

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The Melody of Mary Bennet: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella by Kiki King
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

In his Pride and Prejudice variation the Bennets are set to met Bingley for the first time at the Netherfield Ball. There Mary mets a gentleman.
Too much of the story is eong told and not occurring, and the timeline seems off.

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The Mystery of Montague Morgan by Karen Baugh Menuhin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1922. Lennox us on the way to his wedding when friend and ex- DCI Swift involves him in a case of possible murder. Whisky merchant Montague Morgan has gone missing and with Swift's money. They will need to stop at Frobisher Hall and investigate.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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Sherlock Holmes: A Flash In The Pan: Three canonical Sherlock Holmes stories by William Meikle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1. Flash in the Pan - Holmes is trying to find a blackmailer
2. The Case of the Maltese Catacombs - Holmes and Watson discover a murdereman ibthe catacombs which then disappears
3. A Gentlemanly Wager - Wilkinson and Green are given a case by Holmes, as a wager between him and Watson, who will solve the case first.
Enjoyable stories

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Mary, Marry? Quite Contrary!: A Pride and Prejudice Christmas Charms Story by MJ Stratton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mary finds the ring in her Christmas pudding, denoting that she will be married within the year. Does she really wish to be married.
An entertaining and well-written novella.

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New Beginnings: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Lily Bernard
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Wickham blames Darcy for the death of his love and vows revenge. Meanwhile Darcy and Elizabeth are falling in love. While Bingley and Jane have fallen in love.
(No interest in reading the sequel - Colonel and the shrew Caroline, nope)

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