Love Changes Everything: A Darcy and Elizabeth Pride and Prejudice Variation by Harriet Knowles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation a fire (probably caused by Lydia) results in the destruction of Longbourn and the death of Lydia and Catherine. Mary is blinded and her face burnt. Sent to stay in a cottage Elizabeth and Mary try to cope with little help from their selfish and useless family, until discovered by Darcy.
An entertaining story

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Murder of a Mermaid by Irina Shapiro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

February 1869. A body of a young female, half naked, is found in a boat drifting in the River Thames. But why was she dressed to look like a mermaid. Inspector Haze and Lord Redmond investigate.
An entertaining historical mystery

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THE BENNET SISTERS QUEST FOR LOVE : by Joann Louise
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

December 1811. Elizabeth and Jane Bennet are visiting the Gardiners where they met Georgiana Darcy and are introduced to Darcy, Colonel Fitzwilliam and Bingley and are invited to Darcy House.
All very quick to the pairings, no angst and very non-Regencylike behaviour.

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Of Beauty and Blessings: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Jae George
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where Mr Bennet has died and Elizabeth is staying with the Gardiners, where she mets business associate and widower Viscount Collingsworth. Jane is already married but what of the other Bennet daughters
An enjoyable story

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Recovery by J.M. Dillard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Admiral Kirk is assigned to supervise the testing of an experimental rescue ship - the U.S.S. Recovery - the simulation of a rescue mission with be watched by the Klingons, Romulans and the Tholians. When Kirk decides to do he own testing what could go wrong.
An entertaining re-read.

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Pemberley in Peril: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary by Arthel Cake
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where Mr Bennet, solicitor, and owner of the Longbourn estate arranges a marriage between Elizabeth to Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley. But threats to the Darcy family will come from several sides. Will all the Bennet daughters have their happy ending.
An entertaining and well-written variation apart from the few Americanisms.

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Worthy of Her Trust: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Melissa Anne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, Elizabeth Tomlinson due to the death of her family, becomes an heiress at the age of 5, and goes to live with her Bennet relation. After her uncle dies, her second uncle, Thomas, with his wife and four daughters inherit Longbourn. The parents treat her badly. Will she have a happy ending. And what of the Bennet daughters.
An entertaining story.

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The Benson Murder Case by S.S. Van Dine
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Philo Vance, is invited by friend and District Attorney, John Markham, to a crime scene. That of the murder of Alvin Benson who has been shot while at home. His psychological investigation is at odds with the police one.
An interesting mystery
Originally published 1926

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The Bennet Family Secrets: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Lane Cossett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation how quickly can the lives of the Bennet daughters change when Mrs Bennet dies and Mr Bennet doesn’t care for them (so no change there). But what are the family secrets.
An enjoyable story

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Killing Colonel Brandon by Kate Raven
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Sense and Sensibility sequel, three years have passed since the marriage of Colonel Brandon and Marianne Dashwood. She finds his kindness oppressive, and decides the only solution is to kill him. Mature content.
An entertaining story.

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Murder in a Welsh Town by Pippa McCathie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

One of the actors in the local pantomime is found dead, murdered. There would seem to be quite a few suspects as he was an unlikeable character. But will he be the only victim. DCI Matt Lambert and his team investigate helped by ex-police officer Fabia Havard.
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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Charming Mr. Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Jessica L. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, Jane is in London and Elizabeth has travelled to Hunsford earlier then planned, with Mary. But Elizabeth has a secret - she can see and hear the fae as can Mrs Bennet
but they react to them in different ways. How will this affect her future.
An entertaining and well-written story.

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Beyond Legal Matters: A 'Pride and Prejudice' Variation by Laura Nickleby
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation, where the Netherfield occupants hold a ball, but Darcy has been summoned to Rosings, by a kinder Lady Catherine. Then Collins has died and a new claimant comes forward. Will anything be resolved.
An enjoyable story.

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Murder at Little Minton by Karen Baugh Menuhin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1921 Christmas. Insurance salesman Vernon Potter is discovered dead in the lake at Little Minton. Local, Miss Isabelle Busby, reader of murder mysteries, decides to ask questions, helped by reporter Lucy Wesley, to the annoyance of Detective McKay.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable main characters. A good start to this new series.

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Fragments: Three Dark Fantasy Tales by William Meikle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Three fantasy stories -
1. Ask the Cosmos - what does a drunk Dave Ask the Cosmos while attending a diner party.
2. Deep into the Green - silver prospectors call on the Wee Folk for help, unfortunately.
3. Morning Sickness - a pregnant couple win a holiday on the coast of Jura, what could go wrong
Three entertaining short stories.

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Why Wed? A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Renata McMann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mr Bennet has married three times, the second produced his estranged son Thomas, a curate, and the third his five daughters.
Will any of them marry, and be happy especially as some have only known each other for a short time.
An entertaining novella (4 stars because I like the pairing of Mary Bennet).

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Death in the Spires by K.J. Charles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1905. Ten years after the murder of Toby Feynsham, one of the 'Seven Wonders' of Oxford University, Jeremy Kite, receives another anonymous letter accusing him of the murder, resulting in losing his job. He decides to finally find out the truth of that night.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its varied and interesting characters.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Mistaken Premise : A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Cherith Boardman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, at Netherfield, Darcy at his worst, though Bingley is not his usuall amiable self. As they face the local 'savages' unknown that a future Duchess, Elizabeth (a Mary Sue character), resides at Longbourn. How will they all react in the future.
(Skipped most of Lizzy time in Devonshire learning whatever it was to learn. Felt that a lot of Elizabeth's background and upbringing among the caring Bennets could have summed up in a couple of paragraphs. Too much of the balls in London, just overly long.)
(4 stars because I liked Mary's pairing though would have liked more about that.)
Overall an enjoyable story.

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Traitor Winds by L.A. Graf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

2269 A.D. How did Chekov and Sulu get charged with treason and murder. With the help of the old Enterprise crew they must uncover the guilty parties.
An entertaining re-read.

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Betrayal on Beltane by Carol Amorosi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

225 B.C. Dun Cael. A body is discovered in the workshop of the bronzesmith, Tinnus. When his apprentice, Jannon, is initially accused, Jannon decides to investigate
An entertaining historical mystery. A good start to this new series.

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

December 1868. The Earl of Granville has returned early from visiting his aunt, Lady Seton. But he is discovered in his stables, murdered. But why is he dressed in shabby clothes and looking malnourished. Soon secrets of the family will be exposed when another body, killed in the same way, is discovered in the same place. Inspector Haze and Jason Redmond investigate.
An entertaining historical mystery with its likeable main characters.
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Return to Pemberley: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Lane Cossett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Elizabeth Bennet meets the Darcys at an Inn while travelling with the Gardiners. An inauspicious meeting. Later she meets him as he is groomsman for Jane and Bingley (something wrong with their marriage). Later Darcy is arrested for fraud and of course she is the only one who tries to save him as the Colonel is in France.
An entertaining story.

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All Hallows at Eyre Hall by Luccia Gray
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

The story continues, but I just didn't like the characters.

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Any Fair Interference by Nan Harrison
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation the Netherfield ball is over and the party left to go to London, but Darcy travels to Pemberley. It seems the country is suffering from a bad winter, and Bennet is in poor health. But has Caroline Bingley been finally accepted by the ton. Happy ending may happen.
An entertaining and well-written story

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The Ashes of Essex by Joni Swift
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

February 1864 The guests are gathering for the wedding of Edward and Catherine when the ex-butler Mr Spence is discovered dead and Edward sleeping next to him. He now must investigate to clear his name and discover who is framing him for murder and why.
An entertaining historical mystery
(Watford in Hertfordshire not Essex)

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Reputation, an Easy Thing to Lose by E.M. Storm-Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Bennet finds Lydia and Wickham and challenges him to a duel. Wickham is killed and Bennet dies from his injuries. With Lydia unmarried and pregnant. Can the reputations of the remaining Bennet daughters be saved, as Elizabeth seeks employment. There is a plan, part of which is that Darcy and Elizabeth will marry, it will remain a secret and she will be Georgiana's companion. Are happy ending expected.
An entertaining and well-written variation

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Death and Glory by Will Thomas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It is nearly 30 years since the end of the American Civil War, and four men claiming to represent the Confederacy approach Barker to arrange a meeting with the Prime Minister, claiming a have copy of a treaty between Britain and the Confederacy. But are they who they say they are and what do they really want.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable and interesting main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
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Murder in Highgate by Irina Shapiro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1868 A young medical student is found hanging in the family vaults of the Ashford family. But why would any one want him dead. Inspector Daniel Haze and doctor Jason Redmond investigate.
An entertaining historical mystery
(Sidewalks - not in England)

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An Unnatural Inheritance: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Virginia B. Brand
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation the Bennet daughters have inherited their magical abilities via Mr Bennet (who is as usual useless), a secret kept from their mother. How does this affect them all especially when the spells don't always go as planned.
An entertaining story

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A Flag Full of Stars by Brad Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Enterprise is getting refurnished under the command of Will Decker, while Admiral Kirk is married, and now Chief of Starfleet Operations. But why are the Klingons monitoring a Klingon teacher, Dr. G'dath, on Earth, and what is he doing his spare time.
An entertaining re-read.

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Animated: Three Horror Stories by William Meikle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1. The Red Soldier - Katherine is given a birthday gift of a puppet of a Scottish soldier
2. The Kelp - will professor Rankin experiments help to win the war
3 Snowbound - Can snowmen come alive
Three entertaining short stories.

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The Assassination Players by David Field
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1591 Nottingham. Two Justices have been murdered and so Bailiffs Edward Mountsorrel and Francis Barton investigate. But other deaths occur. Is there a possibility of treason involved as Baron Burghley sends them on a mission.
An entertaining and well-written historical mysery with its likeable main characters

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Freeing Mr. Collins: A Pride and Prejudice Christmas Variation by Kate Ravency
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where there seems to be a thief at Rosings, while they entertain two suitors for Anne de Bough. Can Charlotte discover the culprit while discovering new aspects of her husband and marriage.
An entertaining and well-written story.

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Looking Good Dead by Stephen Puleston
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It all starts with the death of June Bennett, owner of multiple companies and dress shop Look Good. She is found hanged, dressed in 1930s clothes. Then another body is discovered. Is there a connection between the two people, and what could be the motive for either of the deaths.
D.I. Drake and his team investigate.
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery with its likeable main character supported by a cast of varied personalities. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
I received a free copy of this book from the author via BooksFunnel and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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The Skeletons of Harrow by Joni Swift
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1863. Edward Tyrington is asked by friend John Briggs to investigate the murder of his wife Florence. She was killed ten years ago in London, and daughter Anna was at first accused.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery.
(Harrow in Middlesex not Essex)

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Sherlock Holmes and the Duelling Dukes by Linda Stratmann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1877. Holmes and Stamford have been invited to oversee a sporting House party at Charlbury Park, home of Lord Montague Redcar, Duke of Charlbury. They investigate when a body is discovered of a murdered male. But that is only the first body.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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Lord John and the Private Matter by Diana Gabaldon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1757. Lord John Grey is directed to investigate the death of Sergeant Timothy O'Connell. Was he a spy, a traitor. If so who is his spy master.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery. A good syart to this series.

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Murder in Half Moon Street by Irina Shapiro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1868. The body of Miss Sybil Grant has been discovered in her locked, from inside, bedroom in the home of her brother Judge Oliver Grant. But why would anyone want to brutally murder her.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Longbourn Lovespells: A Pride and Prejudice Possibility by Carrie Mollenkopf
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

In this Pride and prejudice Mrs Margaret Bennet decides to cast love spells on potential couples but will any of them work this time and she has failed so far to marry off any of her daughters.

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A Spirited Exchange: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Jessica L. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice delightful variation it is time for the match making house party at Castle Omnis, home of Earl Reginald St. Edmund and his wife Lady Sarah, and the ghosts of their ancestors. How will each of the guests cope with them and will any one have a happy ending.
An entertaining and well-written story.

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Darcy and the Twins by Don H. Miller
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, because of an accident on Pemberly grounds Elizabeth is forced to stay, and Kitty comes to join her and stays as one of the Twins. There are three different and separate pov - Darcy, Catherine Bennet and Georgiana Darcy. A story of Kitty and Georgiana with the perfect Elizabeth. Unfortunately no bad characters like Caroline Bingley.
An enjoyable story.

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Jane and the Fenland Felonies by Sarah Waldock
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While staying at Four Winds House in Lincolnshire the Armitages have three cases to investigate -
1. Jane and the Military Murder - Caleb Armitage is directed by the Duke of York to investigate the death of Major-General Ichabod Storm in the house.
2. Jane and the Harried Heiress - Neighbour Miss Amy Sinclair's father died recently, she believes he was murdered and their solicitor, Templeton, was killed that morning. She as a heiress has five suitors.
3. Jane and the Starving Schoolgirls - what mis-deeds are occurring at the local girls school under Miss Jane Chippendale, Head Preceptress
Entertaining short stories

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Kitty's Choice: A Romance in Brighton Sequel by Don H. Miller
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation nineteen year old Kitty Bennet i worried about an unwanted possible arranged marriage' so she decides to flee to Scotland. How will this impact on her future and the other unmarried Bennet daughters.
An enjoyable story

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Magic and Wonder: Three Fantasy Tales by William Meikle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1. The Cauldron of Camulos -Hentra, a Saxon is the last man standing after the battle and is captured, but what will the Wyrd do with him.
2. The Last Magician - young Tom wants to find the magic, will he withthe gifts his friends give him.
3. A Knight in the Lonesome October - from the present day he is sent to find Galahad, the Kid, the hero,to face Morgana.
Enjoyable short stories

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Wickham's Revenge by Don H. Miller
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and prejudice variation Wickham has shot and stabbed Darcy and leaves him for dead, but somehow Darcy survived but lost his memory. How will this affect his life and that of the Bennet daughters. Once again Elizabeth is the perfect, educated, humble female.
An enjoyable story.

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The Traitor Queen by Adele Jordan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1586. Can Mary, Queen of Scots, imprisoned in Chartley Castle, be caught in an act of treason. And what of Kit's past.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery thriller.

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The Angel of Grove Street: A Novel of the Darcys and Bennets by Don H. Miller
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prjudice variation, Mr Bennet has died after looking for Lydia who eloped with Wickham, and Jane is married to a doctor. Elizabeth and Kitty are touring Derbyshire and Mary lives with the Phillips in Meryton. Can the oh so perfect and humble Elizabeth have her happy ending.
An enjoyable story.

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A Blood Red Diary: a historical crime thriller (A Jameson & Argenti Mystery, Book 3) by John Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1895 New York and the killing of young females has started again. Is it the same killer or a new one. And is one of the gang behind the killing or an independent.
An enjoyable historical thriller/mystery

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Blood Moon at Eyre Hall by Luccia Gray
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1865. Twenty-four years have passed since Jane Eyre arrived at Thornfield Hall, they now live at Eyre Hall and Edward Rochester is dying. But more secrets are about to be revealed as Richard Mason has returned from Jamaica but not alone.
An enjoyable story which is continued in parts 2 and 3

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A Second Chance for Happiness by Don H. Miller
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Elizabeth Bennet is the perfect female specimen, there is not a subject that she is not vastly proficient in as we keep getting told. Martin Bennet is the heir to Longbourn and father to Jane. Thomas is a professor and educates Elizabeth. Later she passes some of her knowledge on to Mary.
Overall an enjoyable vairation as it does have the right pairing for Mary.

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