Deadly Pattern by Douglas Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1970 Finstoft, Lincolnshire. Five woman have gone missing with four of the bodies found. The Scotland Yard is called in. Detectives Masters and Green and their team investigate.
An enjoyable modern mystery.

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Murder in Hell's Corner by Amy Myers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Marshs decide to investigate the death of a former pilot of 362 Spitfire squadron, Patrick Fairfax in May 1975. At reunion at Wooding Manor.
An entertaining modern mystery

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The Castleton Affair: A gripping 1920s historical mystery by Benedict Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1920s. Marcus Quin and Lady Isabella have been hired to locate and retrieve a missing civil servant, Ernest Castleton, via a set of clues. Later they are recruited to stay at the home of the British Foreign Secretary to uncover a spy.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable main 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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Miss Bennet's Adventure by Lis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride & Prejudice sequel Mary Bennet is invited to spend as long as she wishes at Pemberley at the request of the Darcys. An invitation she is very eager to take. Soon an injured Colonel Fitzwilliam joins them, but he has a secret mission to complete. Will they both get their happy ending.
Another re-read of this very enjoyable well-written story about my favourite JAFF couple.

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Interval for Death by Suzanne Downes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The body of London gangster Jack jowett had been discovered. But will the police determine the killers. Meanwhile an actor dies on stage, by a supposedly tractable knife. Is it suicide or murder. Detectives Lazarus and Stonier investigate.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Old Sins Cast Long Shadows by Suzanne Downes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

(1869) The Earl of Brookdale had been invited to Lady Arabella's Havering Hall Gala to help repair her damaged reputation following her action for divorce. But he had been receiving threatening letters. Meanwhile newly married Mrs Dodson nee Miss Penelope Protheros has disappeared. Detectives Lazarus and Stonier investigate.
An entertaining historical mystery.

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Dust and Shadow: An Account of the Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. Watson by Lyndsay Faye
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dr Watson in the 1939 writes about Holmes and Jack the Ripper in 1888 and his part in the investigation.
An entertaining story.

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Death on the Pier by Jamie West
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1933 Brighton, The Palace Pier Theatre. Playwright Bertie Carroll with DCI Hugh Chapman are watching the first performance of his play, when one of the actors is killed on stage. Chapman, aided by Carroll investigate.
An entertaining historical mystery with its likeable main chracters. A good start to this new series.

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The Pandora Principle by Carolyn Clowes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In the last 15 years 4 vulcan science vessels have totally disappeared. But on the planet Thieurrull, a group of Vulcan/Romulan children have been discovered. Now years later the Enterprise responses to a mayday call from a Romulan craft and is ordered to take it back to Earth. But what did happen to Saavik on the planet.
An enjoyablere-read.

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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, just a pity there was not more of this interesting pairing. A re-read.

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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. Liked the start of a possible romance for Mary.
An entertaining story, a re-read.

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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.... Unfortunately I found Elizabeth to be irritatingly near perfect.
An enjoyable variation, a re-read.

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Rough Time in Nuala by Harriet Steel
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Late 1930s. Local businessman and tea plantation owner Bernard Harvey, is killed when playing a game of golf. Although an unlikeable character, who would want him dead . Inspector Shanti de Silva investigates.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Yuletide Revels: A Pride and Prejudice Christmas Anthology by Lindsay Vance
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Pride and Prejudice variations consists of a collection of enjoyable short stories (20 over the 40 pages).

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The Affair of the Coronation Ball: A Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery by Anna Elliott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1902 London. Lady Whispers aka Eleanor Cavendish, is the sixth murdered victim to be found in Hyde Park in the last week, Inspector Lestrade informs Holmes and Watson. Meanwhile Flynn helps an American female escape two thugs, and she wants to speak to Holmes. But why. Is there a connection between both events.
An entertaining and well-written Edwardian mystery with its very likeable and interesting characters supported by a cast of varied personalities. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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The Final Equation by Amelia Littlewood
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice sequel where finally Holmes has discovered who Moriarty really is, a mathematics professor named James Newcomb. Is that what Moriarty wanted. But who will win the final battle.
Overall an entertaining cozy mystery.

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The Case of the Patriarch by Amelia Littlewood
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice sequel on returning to Longbourn Elizabeth is asked by a friend to investigate the theft of pearls from the home of the Lawtons. Then there is a death. Helped with information from Holmes and Mary, Elizabeth investigates. (thought the murderer was obvious)
Overall an okay mystery.

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The Adventure of the King's Portrait by Amelia Littlewood
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice sequel, Holmes is visited by the King of Bohemia, it seems opera singer Irene Adler threatens to expose a revealing photograph of him on the announcement of his betrothal. Mary Bennet offers some information in Holmes,search for Moriaty.
An enjoyable story.

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The Shadow of Moriarty by Amelia Littlewood
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice sequel, while Holmes tries to find Moriaty, Elizabeth is employed to find who has stolen a necklace from Miss Darcy.
Not much of a mystery.

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Traces of Magic: A Pride and Prejudice Fantasy Variation by Monica Fairview
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This Pride and Prejudice magic variation continues, but what is the problem with the Prince Regent, how much chaos can Lydia and Wickham cause and can the non-magical Maty have her day. Add in Colonel Fitzwilliam, Darcy and Elizabeth. Can the kingdom be saved
An entertaining variation.

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Threads of Magic: A Pride and Prejudice Fantasy Variation by Monica Fairview
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

The story continues as the mages are moved to Netherfield Park. Can them keep that a secret from the neighbourhood.

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Dangerous Magic: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Monica Fairview
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice magic variation Bennet and four of his daughters have various levels of magic talents. But it is Elizabeth who is taken by The Royal Mages as she is needed as a Janus Mage with Darcy. Nether of them wish this but it is needed if the Kingdom is to defeat Napoleon’s mages. Didn't really find either of them likeable.
An enjoyable story.

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A Day for Death by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1837. Lady Northland, at her renter home of Braehead House is holding a picnic, to review setting up a charity for the highlanders arriving in Ballater. Then a death occurs, a murder. But why and by whom, then there is another death discovered. Officer Dod Darris investigates with the help of Hippolyta Napier who is concerned about her doctor husband.
A well-written and entertaining historical mystery with its cast of likeable and varied characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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Remember, you wanted this: or 'Be careful what you ask for'. A Collection of P&P Variations by Sydney Salier
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Entertaining short stories, though I didn't always care for some of the pairings.

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An Unworthy Son by Suzanne Downes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Has lawyer Sawyer been finally found out. But what of Superintendent Tiplady, who on returning from his honeymoon realises he knows the victim of Lazurus's latest case. His sister Martha Tiplady is convinced that newcomer Trefgarn, a Magus, is a fraud and should be removed from the area.
An entertaining historical mystery, another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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Murder in a Country Village by F.L. Everett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

February 1941. Edie York and work colleague Ethel Cooper out walking discover a body at the bottom of a cliff at Birchcroft. That of peace activist Joyce Reid, owner of Athena House, home to her bohemian friends. Deciding on writing her obituary Edie discovers that two evacuee children have gone missing. She decides to ask questions in both cases.
An entertaining historical mystery.

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A P&P Christmas Carol: A spirited romp through P&P by Sydney Salier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation the spirits of Mrs Prudence Bennet, Lady Anne Darcy, and Sir Lewis de Bourgh are sent to various characters of Pride and Prejudice to shown them their past, present and possible future. It was good to see that Elizabeth's faults were also shown as she has quite a few, as does Darcy.
An entertaining and well-written story.

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The Apparition at Rosing's Park by Amelia Littlewood
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice sequel the Mysteries continue as Holmes is employed by Lady Catherine to determine who or what is the apparition that is seen at Rosings. Meanwhile Elizabeth is visiting Charlotte Collins.
Fairly obvious but still an enjoyable short story.

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Discretion or Disgrace by C.J. Hill
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

The story continues in this Pride and Prejudice sequel, s with the the trials of the Wickhams and the complacent Darcys. Didn't really care for the Darcys in this version. Didn't really have enough interest in the characters to read the next and final one.


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The Hunsford Curse: A Pride and Prejudice Sequel by Mark Brownlow
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice sequel, at Rosings there are a disturbing number ccidents, while Lady Catherine tries to arrange an unwanted betrothal between Anne and a Mr Dryden.
An enjoyable mystery

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Fordyce and Friendship: A Darcy and Elizabeth story by Stephanie Vale
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation, as Elizabeth, while at Hunsford receives a letter from Mary quoting Fordyce's sermons and kindness. Such a pity another author believes that Mary reads that book.
A short story.

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First Impressions of a Second Nature: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Kate Speck
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where Darcy is his normal insulting and arrogant person at the assembly, behaving as a rake towards Elizabeth.
Wanted more about Mary Bennet and her romance.
An enjoyable story.

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The Fate of the Sea Stag by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

(1065-66). The Sea Stag has landed on Hjaltland beach. Soon after Kentil with his men arrive, followed by Sigrid. But then one of the passengers is found dead. But why and by whom. Kentil and Sigrid investigate.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of likeable and interesting characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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The Mansfield Park Murders: A Mystery Set in the Estate of Jane Austen's Mansfield Park by Victoria Grossack
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Mansfield Park sequel where it is Fanny Price's wedding day. Several days later while the family are still at Mansfield an unexpected and unwelcome guest arrives - John Yates's older brother. Then the first death occurs.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Love by Turns: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary Novella by Kimbelle Pease
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where Mr Collins has arrived. He turns out to be a likeable man so how will his presence affect the Bennets, and what of his charges from Lady Catherine.
A delightful and entertaining, well-written story with its likable characters

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The Poignant Sting: Homage to Jane Austen's Emma by Sherwood Smith
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

An Emma sequel where three couples await a new arrival in different states of health, will they all survive. And what of Miss Bates' secret.
An enjoyable story.

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Death of a Gentleman by Joanna Campbell Slan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1830. The Rochesters with their guests have been invited to Tall Oaks, the home of Squire Josiah Hockney and his new bride Charlotta. But his new marriage has caused furious disagreements within his family. When a death occurs Jane and Lucy investigate to stop an innocent being accused when the J.P. arrives.
An entertaining and well-written historical novel.



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Death on the Rocks by Deryn Lake
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

John Rawlings is requested to visit Horatio Huxtable of Clifton to determine if his newly returned stepson Augustus is really who he says he is after being abroad for so many years. Then a death occurs.
An enjoyable historical mystery.

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A Reasonable Man by Suzanne Downes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Inspector Lazarus is visiting London while Superintendent Gregon starts chaos in Braxton. How will it be resolved and what will be the consequences. Then a death occurs.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Felicity in Marriage: Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice Continues ... Part Two by C.J. Hill
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The story continues in this Pride and Prejudice sequel where nearly everybody is in town, with the Wickhams obviously causing concern as an old friend of his returns to England.
An enjoyable story.

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The Longbourn Will: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Carolyn Whyte
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where the entail is worded slightly different in the Longbourn Will. But who knows about it and how will it effect the future of the Bennet daughters.
An enjoyable story.

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

March 1869. Who would want to kill hangman Philip Hobart, and decapitate him and leave his head outside Newgate Prison. Inspector Haze and Doctor redmond investigate.
An entertaining historical mystery with its likeable main characters. Another good addition to this likeable series.


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Rules Of Engagement by Peter Morwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The planet Dekkanar is expelling the Federation personnel. The Enterprise is one of the ships in the detail. Then a Klingon battle cruiser appears.
A entertaining re-read.

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Missing Jane by Bronwen Chisholm
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice sequel where Mr Bennet is dead, and Jane is travelling to her aunt Branston's home in the Welsh Borders. But the carriage is involved in an accident and Jane has disappeared. Can she be found and by whom.
An enjoyable story

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Christmas at Ferndean Manor by Joanna Campbell Slan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1829. The story continues. On finding out that Jane spent a childhood without the gaiety of Christmas time, Rochester is determined to make this a memorable time for her. But who is stealing food from the kitchen.
A delightful and well-written story.

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Burdens: A Tale of an Afterlife by William Meikle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

He has awakened into a nightmare or is it even real. How will he survive the creatures, and who and what are they.
An entertaining story.

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Mr. Darcy's Secret: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Kate Speck
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Elizabeth Bennet discovers a naked man on Oakham Mount, who has lost his memory. He is given employment at Longbourn and called John. Then the Bingleys arrive with Darcy. So what is the secret that John has forgotten and who wants to kill him.


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What if He Were to Pick Me? by Alyx Silver
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

This Pride and Prejudice variation starts with some strange pairings initially. Will the right people get their happy ending. Not my sense of humour.

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The General's Dog by James García Woods
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

July 1936. Paco Ruiz is recognised as a detective and is saved from a firing squad to investigate what he believes is the killing of the general's dog.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery.

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The Last Camel Died at Noon by Elizabeth Peters
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1885. The Emersons including 10 year old son Ramses are off to a dig in Meroe, with an additional problem of trying to trace the location of a missing couple, the Forths, who disappeared in the region some 14 years ago.
An entertaining and well-written mystery.

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