Governing His Heart: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Melanie Schertz
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice Variation Bennet has died and now Elizabeth (so perfect) is being interviewed by Gerald Darcy for the position of governess to Georgiana Darcy., and is judeged to be perfect for the role! Meanwhile Fitzwilliam Darcy is on his Grand Tour. Soon the elder Darcy is dead and Wickham and Caroline do their best to cause havoc.
Would have loved to have more about the Colonel and Mary Bennet in the story.
An enjoyable read

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Storm Clouds of Love by Melanie Schertz
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where after being given the letter at Rosings Elizabeth (so perfect) is caught and hurt in a day long storm. Only to decide she was wrong about Darcy. Soon more of the Bennets arrive to stay at Rosings. Will there be happy endings for everyone.
Another enjoyable re-read.

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All Hallow's Eve by Wendi Sotis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, on Halloween, the ritual of Sanun is performed by the High Priestess of Sanum to allow the dead to connect with the living, but just for one night. But back in the past one evil spirit escaped returning, the Olc, and now seeks the Priestness. It has finally found the right body to inhabit.
In Regency England the High Priestess is Elizabeth Bennet, and she must be protected. But who is her soul mate, who really are the Bennets. Darcy, Bingley and the Fitzwilliam brothers are recruited by Mr Bennet.
An entertaining re-read of this story. Another enjoyable re-read.

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A Jewel in the Crown by David Lewis
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

1940 Welsh socialists and PC Caitrin Collins, and Hector, Lord Marlton have been recruited to deliver the Crown Jewels to Scotland, where they will be sent to Canada. But who can they trust, can they trust each other. Unfortunately I didn't really take to the character of Caitrin, and nor did the story capture my imagination as I hoped. It seemed to be one long road trip and meeting various people on the way.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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For Richer, For Deader by Helen Golden


Fawstead Manor is being refurbished by Lady Beatrice and Perry Juke in preparation for the wedding of the daughter of Sir Hewitt Willoughby-Franklin and Lady Grace, when 2 dead animals are discovered inside with threatening notes. DCI Richard Fitzwilliam investigates.
Unfortunately I still found Lady Beatrice to be annoying, and Perry though less so, and Lady Grace was also deplorable. Pity Fitzwilliam couldn't arrest them all.

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A Body at a Boarding School by Benedict Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1925 The last day of term has arrived at Oakton Academy with sports day. But Tobias Hardcastle, headmaster, is found murdered. Lord Edgington investigates.
An entertining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of varied characters.

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Stardust in Nuala by Harriet Steel
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

April 1941 A film company has arrived in Nuala but it is not long before a death occurs. But what is happening at the Residence, the home of the Clutterbucks. InSpector de Silva investigates. A bit of an abrupt solution.
Overall an enjoyable historical mystery

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Murder at the Louvre by Jim Eldridge
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1899 Abigail Wilson has been invited to Paris by Professor Flamand at the Louvre but on arrival she discovers him dead and she is accused of murder. Fortunately after her release she and Daniel are employed to find his murderer.
A well-written and enteraining historical mystery with its likeable two main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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The Slaughtered Widow by David Field
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1593. Nottingham. The lover of town sheriff Francis Barton, Agnes Timberlake had been murdered and he has been arrested. Can friend and Bailiff Edward Mountsorrel prove his innocent.
An entertaining historical mystery with its likeable main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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The Mummy of Mayfair by Jeri Westerson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1895. Timothy Badger and Benjamin Watson are hired as guards by Dr Sawyer as he intends to open the sarcophagus of Runibura Saa to invited guests, but the reveal exposes the body of Sawyer. They are employed by colleague Dr Archer to investigate.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its interesting main characters.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Leasing Longbourn: A Sweet Pride and Prejudice Variation by Victoria Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Longbourn has no entail, but the daughters have unworthy parents. Then Bennet dies and the Gardiners buy Netherfield for themselves and the Bennets. Then Longbourn is leased by Bingley, with Darcy, Richard Fitwilliam and Wickham, their old tutor as guests. How are everyones lives affected by this circumstances.
An entertaining and well-written variation.

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Kill Our Sins by J.M. Dalgliesh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The body of Susan Cook is discovered in Old Thornham Harbour. Having been missing for 9 years, so where has she been all this time and why kill her now.
An interesting modern mystery

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Sherlock Holmes and the Shakespeare Globe Murders by Barry Day
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1899 American Florenz Adler is rebuilding The Globe Theatre to put on the plays of Shakespeare. But who is trying to stop him and why. Holmes with the help of Dr Watson investigates but then a death occurs.
An entertaining Holmes mystery

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Star Trek 44: Ghost Walker by Barbara Hambly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Planet Elcidar Beta Three, home to the Midgwins who are on the brink of global famine. The Enterprise arrives to lend aid but on leaving something is transported up which roams the ship.
An entertaining re-read.

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Mary's Daring Demand: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Jaime Marie Lang


In this Pride and Prejudice sequel it seems Mary Bennet is set to be a paired with a Goulding, which is really not of interest, especially as the Colonel has already been paired.

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Alibi for a Corpse by Elizabeth Lemarchand
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A skeleton is discovered in a boot of an abandoned car in a farmer's field in Twiggadon. Superintendent Tom Pollard and DS Gregory Toye investigate.
An entertaining 1960s mystery with its likeable main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

(originally published 1969)

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Murder at Traitor's Gate by Irina Shapiro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1858. Journalist and ex-Crimea soldier Jacob Harrow, is discovered dead hanging from Traitors Gate. Inspector Sebastian Bell investigates with the help of nurse Emma Tate. Then there is another murder. is there a connection, what could be the motive for both killings.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable main characters.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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The Disappearing Doctor: A Lawrence Harpham Mystery Book 7 by Jacqueline Beard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1904 Lawrence and Violet travel to London to find more information about Aurora. While there they come across a series of deaths in Richmond Park.
An entertaining historical mystery

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The Layton Court Mystery by Anthony Berkeley
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Wealthy Victor Stanworth has leased Layton Court for a house party. But he is discovered shot in the locked library. Inspectors Mansfield investigates but guest Roger Sheringham is interested in the case. Was it suicide. Does Sheringham after many premutations find the gulity party.
Quite obvious who the guilty party was but overall an enjoyable mystery.
(Originally published 1926)

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The Case of the Curious Cabinet by Liz Hedgecock
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Amelia Harding of Cromer House, Norfolk, needs the help of Holmes as she has been left a cabinet by her Uncle Tobias with a written puzzle. The rest of his belongings have been left to his brother Frank.
An entertaining story

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Sherlock Holmes and the Deathly Fog by Liz Hedgecock
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mrs Harkness informs Holmes that children are disappearing from the area of Nicols whenever the fog appears.
An enjoyable story

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The Case of the Snow White Lady by Liz Hedgecock
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dr Watson entices Holmes to the home of old friend William Holcombe. He believes his dead daughter, Amelia, is now a vampire.
An entertaining story

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Catesby's Ghost by Leonard Tourney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1604 William Shakespeare reluctantly allows school friend, Gabriel Catesby, into his players company. But with what consequences.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Death in the Dunes by Pauline Rowson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

March 1951. The body of pilot Barbara Kingsley is discovered in the dunes at Greatstone-on-Sea, Kent. But why and by whom. Inspector Alun Ryga is sent from Scotland Yard to investigate.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its very likeable main character. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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Murder Takes the Stage by Amy Myers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In 1953 Joan Watson was killed, stabbed. Her husband Tom, part of The Three Joeys act, was charged but acquitted by jury trial. Then he disappeared. The Marshs investigate.
An entertaining mystery

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Bury Your Past by J.M. Dalgliesh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A storm waged along the Norfolk coast has exposed the skeletal body of a female. DI Tom Janssen is once again joined by DCI Tamara Greave, and DC Eric Collet, as they investigate the case, reaching back six years.
An entertaining modern mystery

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Break from Nuala by Harriet Steel
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1940. The de Silvas are on holiday in Galle. When a hotel nightwatchman is killed and a guest goes missing presumed dead. De Silvas investigates but who can he trust.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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The Mapmaker's Daughter by John Pilkington
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1592. A barn on fire reveals the ody of Simon Haylock, but is proven he was dead, poisoned, before the fire. Then another is dead. How many will die before a motive is discovered. Thomas Finbow, investigates.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Home Is The Hunter by Dana Kramer-Rolls
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Enterprise and a Klingon ship arrive at planet Cragon V only to be punished by supreme being Weyland. Sulu is sent back to 1600 Japan, Scotty to 1746 Scotland, and Chekov to 1942 Stalingrad. Can they ever get back to their ship.
An entertaining re-read.

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Mr Wickham's Gallant Deed - A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Rosemary
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Elizabeth while out walking in the grounds of Rosings overhears an enlightening conversation between Miss Anne de Bourgh and George Wickham. How will this affect everyone's future.
An entertaining story

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Entailed To Heirs Female: A Sweet Pride and Prejudice Variation by Victoria Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mr Bennet is a cruel and vindictive husband and father. But Mrs Bennet has been taught how to protect herself and her daughters. How will Bennet's actions reflect on his family. Enter the Bingleys, Hursts, Darcy, the Fitzwilliams and Anne de Bourgh (slightly too much about her situation).
An entertaining variation. A re-read.

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Hidden Hearts: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Rose Fairbanks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where the Gardiners and Elizabeth have visited Pemberley several times. But now it is 1811, and post Jane falling ill at Netherfield. Due to an unfortunate accident Darcy and Elizabeth are now betrothed, but they agree that they will keep secret that it is a pretend engagement until all her sisters are married. Will this be possible.
An entertaining and well-written variation, but I would have liked more about Mary and her first meeting with the Colonel, and Anne de Bourgh.
a re-read.

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A Red Coat: A Pride & Prejudice Continuation by Katelyn Rae
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice sequel Mary Bennet starts to understand her faults and then at the double wedding of her two older sisters she sees a red coat, and falls. But will she see him again and is he anything like Wickham. Mary takes a journey but will she fail or take a leap. And what of the Colonel.
An entertaining sequel featuring my favourite JAFF couple.

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Sherlock Holmes and the Mycroft Incident by Linda Stratmann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1877. Government servant Anthony Cloudsdale has gone missing after delivering importent secret papers. Which seem to have been opened and possibly copied before delivery some how. Can twenty-three year old Holmes find the missing man and the secret copier, with help from Arthur Stamford.
An entertaining and well-written Holmes mystery. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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Murder at the Serpentine Bridge by Andrea Penrose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1814 While out walking the Earl of Wrexford and his wards discovery the body of inventor and government employee Jeremiah Willis. Their social calender takes them to Lady Constance's family where her nephew by marriage is the nephew of the dead Willis, who's secret plans have gone missing. Can the Wrexfords and associates find the plans and the killer.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of varied and interesting characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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Murder at the Tower of London by Jim Eldridge
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

August 1899. A body of one of they Yeoman Wardens is found in the Tower. The Wilsons are employed to find the murderer, while Inspector Feather is investigating the death of Salvation Army Captain Merchant, and the attacks on other members. But more deaths occur. Is there a connection between them all.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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One Lost Soul by J.M. Dalgliesh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When 17 year old Holly Bettany is murdered it is up to DI Tom Janssen and newly arrived DCI Tamara Greave to investigate with their team.
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery. A good start to the series.

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The Maleficent Maid: A Lawrence Harpham Mystery Book 6 by Jacqueline Beard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1903 Lawrence is employed to find the killer of pregnant maid Rose Harsent as a William Gardiner has been accused but believed to be innocent. Meanwhile Violet is working for Gracie Francis to find who poisoned her relation in 1847.
An entertaining historical mystery.

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Murder on the French Riviera by Helena Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

May 1936. Under the disguise of a holiday on the French Riviera Kitty and Matt Bryant are recruited to retrieve documents from British agent Federico Benedetto aka Fred Bennet. Unfortunately on arrival they actually fall over his dead body. Who can they trust among their new acquaintances and police Inspector Villier while trying to finish their mission.
An entertaining cozy spy thriller/mystery. Another good addition to this enjoyable series with its likeable main characters.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Holmes takes a Holiday: A Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery by Anna Elliott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

May 1900 Windermere. When Lady Belinda, wife of Sir Clarence Croft goes missing Holmes and Lucy investigate. Concerned as Clarence is involved in their investigation into The Syndicate. Gregson and Lestrade also arrive.
An entertaining mystery.

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The Spendthrift and the Swallow by Ambrose Parry
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1853 Raven and Fisher investigate the strange death of Cora Carlton, patient of Dr Simpson.
Enjoyable short story.

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The Adventure of Homo Creepius Maximus: A New Sherlock Holmes Mystery #51 by Craig Stephen Copland
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1. The Adventure of Homo.....
November 1903 Oxford.,Miss tabitha Stankovic approaches Hol es as there have been several sightings of a man in a tree outside their school residence and one of the students has already died.
2. The Adventure of the Creeping Man - September 1903. Trevor Bennett assistant to Professor Presbury is concerned about his behaviour.
3. The Adventure of the Appalling Anarchists - 1881. Concernedlqndlqdy wants aho,Mrs to investigate her lodgers as she is sure they are Anarchists resulting in involving Holmes and Watson in murder.
4. The Adventure of the Un-Assassinated Queen - 1882. is Roderick Maclean who attempted to kill the Queen connected to anarchists. Holmes investigates.
5. The Baffling Adventure of Baby Jesus - 1894. Holmes and Watson attend a nativity celebration where Lord Arsfasten is playing Joseph, his previous wife had died in an 'accident'. His new wife plays Mary and their son, Jesus who disappears
6. The Adventure of the Purlioned Box - 1896. Mrs Brickfall is convinced her husband is stealing from their company.
Enjoyable stories

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Murder in the Mist by Amy Myers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

2008 The Marshes are investigating The Fernbourne Five, a group of artists from the 1930s-1950s, and the apparent suicide of one of them. Is there a link with the murder of Damien Trent, a young man that Georgia Marsh spoke to recently.
An entertaining mystery.

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Enemy Unseen by V.E. Mitchell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stardate 8036.2 The Enterprise is on a diplomatic mission to transport the Kaldorni delegation to La Paz only to find they have a spy and a murderer onboard.
An entertaing re-read

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Death in the Nets by Pauline Rowson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

January 1951. Inspector Alun Ryga and photographer Eva Paisley travel to Brixham, as a boy is convinced he has seen a body. On investigation the body is found, that of 29 years old blind Tom Wrexham. But why would he be killed and by whom.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable main characters.

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The Missing Mariner: A Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery by Anna Elliott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Holmes is approached Mrs Athena Spenlow to locate her missing brother Roland Stiles. Having not seen him for 20 years. Meanwhile he is asked by Lestrade to find the missing painting from the Hampton Court Castle and the killer of two of the wardens.
An entertaining and well-written Holmes mystery with its likeable main characters.

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The Ramage Hawk by John Pilkington
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1590. Falconer Thomas Finbow, is sent to Salisbury Plain and the home of impoverished Sir Giles Buckeridge to teach his ward falconry. There he meets murder, intrigue and a missing daughter. Can Thomas solve the the problems.
An entertaining historical mystery.

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Cold Case in Nuala by Harriet Steel
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

January 1940. The bones of a male have been unearthed at the Montcrieff plantation. Are they the bones of missing owner Donald Moncrieff who supposedly disappeared eight years ago with his lover. If so who killed him and why. Inspector Shanti de Silva investigates.
An entertaining historical mystery. Another good addition to this enjoyable series with its likeable characters.

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Murder at Queen's Landing by Andrea Penrose
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A shipping clerk is killed who works for the East India Company. Wrexford and Sloane with their assistants investigate the possibility of financial fraud within the company and try to trace the murderer.
Not as entertaining as previous mysteries.

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Murder and the Golden Goblet by Amy Myers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Marshes decide their next book will be about the mysterious death of Lance Venyon in a boating accident in 1961. But his body was not discovered for some time. After Georgia had seen a plaque in a church.
An entertaining modern mystery

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