Poacher's Bag by Douglas Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Masters and Green with wives have been invited for a weekend at Mrs Masters's mother. Only to be informed that her fiancé has died and wants them to unofficially investigate
An entertaining mytery
Originally published 1980

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Heart of the Sun by Pamela Sargent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What is seemingly an abandoned space habitat within an asteroid belt starts to move toward the system's sun. The Enterprise investigates after they finish their mission on the nearby planet Tyrtaeus II.
An entertainingnre-read

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The Promise of Pain by David Penny
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1488 Suffering after the death of his wife Thomas Berrington is finally found by friend Jorge, only to discover that the man who killed his wife is nearby with an army.
Enjoyable historical thriller

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Cold Bones by Jane A. Adams
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1931 Retired DCI Henry Johnstone receives a letter which takes him to Thoresway, Lincolnshire after a death bed confession of murder. That of Robert Hanson in 1928 and of Ethan Samuels being falsely accused, before running away. Meanwhile DI Mickey Hitchens is involved in an arson and murder case.
Unfortunately the two stories are not connected nor is there any mystery though well-written.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Loveda Brown Comes Home: The Idyllwild Mystery Series, Book Two by Jolie Tunnell
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1912 at the hotel owned by Walt Lindley a murder occurs but who would want to kill him. Idyllwild has also been invaded a scout group and a couple of newly weds. Will the mystery such as it is be solved.
Enjoyable story

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The Mystery of Treefall Manor by J.S. Savage
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1926 Alexander Grimbourne owner of Trefall Manor is found dead in his locked study. On the morning of his daughter's wedding and the day he was going to change his will. Inspector Graves of Scotland Yard is called in to investigate together with constable, James Carver.
An enjoyable historical mystery


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A Less Agreeable Man by Maria Grace
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The final part of the trilogy, and the best story of the three
A Pride and Prejudice sequel and Mary Bennet's marriage to Mr. Michaels is approaching. Lady Catherine's mental health is failing and Colonel Fitzwilliam is struggling with the ownership of Rosings and the debts of the estate.
Just loved this book. So well-written, loved the characters and the story. I just didn't want the book to end.
Another re-read of this wonderful story with my two favourite characters of JAFF

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Goode Hunting by P.N. Garlick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Thursbury Hall. Owner Sir Reginald Sinclair, his housekeeper Mrs Emelia Morris, and the Reverand Nicholas Reynolds are all found dead in and around the Hall. DI Malcolm Goode and his team investigate.
An entertaining modern mystery

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Blood Diamond by Bill Kitson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

How do missing blood diamonds and several deaths connect to more deaths over the years and up to the present. DI Mike Nash and his team investigate and try to unravel the web of conjecture and facts.
An entertaining modern mystery

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The Persephone Code by Julia Golding
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hellfire Club Caves, 1812. Here is where Anthony Pennington dies, murdered, but what secrets could he have told. Rev Leighton holds a letter from Anthony to be given to his half sister Dora. Dr Sandys takes on the mission to retrieve Dora. But that is only the start of their adventures with the Hellfire Club and the Illuminati.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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The Anchoress of Chesterfield by Chris Nickson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1370 John The Carpenter has been pleased that it has been six years since his last investigation but now Gertrude the Anchoress has been murdered. Her wealthy father Lord L'Honfleur instructs John to find the killer with the promise of a hefty reward.
Anentertaininghistorical mystery

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Watch and Prey by J.M. Dalgliesh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The killings started with the death of church warden Martin Odiham in the Belfry Tower of All Saints Church in the village of West Acre. But the theft of a car leads to more deaths. Is their connection and if so what could it possibly be. Acting DCI Tom Janssen and his team investigate.
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery with its very likeable main characters supported by a cast of varied personalities which can easily be read as a standalone story. 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 Royal Flush Murders by Gerald Verner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lower Millford. John Brockwell, youngest son is found impaled, with a playing card the ten of diamonds on his jacket. Superintendent Budd is finally called in to investigate. But how many will die and why and by whom.
An entertaining mystery
Originally published in 1948

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Murdering A Bennet: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Deborah Ann Kauer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where Bingley decides to start to grow a backbone and returns to Netherfield. Only to interrupt an attack on Elizabeth Bennet, but he is too late to save Kitty. How will this affect the various families.
I had hoped to actually read a mystery not just another Darcy Elizabeth story but overall an enjoyable read

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The Sorcerer and the Assassin by Stephen O'Shea
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1242. Thankfully Dominican inquisitors are being murdered. Unfortunately Blanche of Castile sends Balian of Mallorca to find the murderer.
An entertaining historical mystery

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To Kill A King: James I takes the throne but not everyone wants him there... by David Field
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1603 The new king, James, is on his way south but fractions within the land wish to place a Catholic on the throne. Secretary of State Sir Robert Cecil recruits Bailiff Edward Montsorrel to obtain Information.
An entertaining historical mystery

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SHERLOCK HOLMES ON THE WESTERN FRONT a classic British detective mystery novel by Val Andrews
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1916 How are the Germans intercepting the British communication system. Holmes and Watson are recruited to find out.
An enjoyable Holmes mystery

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Mind Meld by John Vornholt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Teska, a Vulcan child who grew up in Earth, niece to Spock, is the pawn in the hopeful future of uniting Vulcan with the Romulans. But an unplanned mind meld by Teska, on a dying Rigelian reveals the identity of an assassin
An entertaining re-read

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No Hiding Place by Robert McNeil
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Taxi driver Oliver Ipton is shot dead while playing golf. How do the police discover suspects when the man has only history in the last five years. But there will be another death. But why and by whom.
DCI Fleming and his team investigate
An entertaining modern mystery

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A Snake in the Barley by Candace Robb
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1377 York. Taverner Tom Merchet has been missing for five days. Captain of the guard and friend, Owen Archer and his men start a search. But a murder occurs in York and it seems that Tom's complex past and relationships have come back to haunt him.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its very likeable main characters supported by a cast of varied personalities. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
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The Fortunate Dead by David Penny
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1487 Discovering that a body has gone missing from the Malaka Infirmary leads Thomas Berrington to more deaths, a missing fortune and experiencing an invasion by the Spainish army.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Sorrow Without End by Priscilla Royal
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1271. On the road to Tyndal a man is killed. Can Ralf the Crowner with the help of Prioress Eleanor and dBrother Thomas find the guilty party.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Sherlock Holmes and the Charlie Chaplin Affair by Val Andrews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1921 Charlie Chaplin approaches a retired Sherlock Holmes to locate his mother, Hannah, a past vaudeville trouper aka Lily Harley. Who was last known to have been committed to a asylum.
An entertaining Holmes mystery

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Sherlock Holmes and the Ghost of Baker Street by Val Andrews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1950s Greg Hargreaves, writer and American citizen arrives in Britain and rents 221b Baker Street only to find the resident ghost of Sherlock Homes who died in 1930. When a murder occurs Hargreaves and Holmes investigate.
An entertaining Holmes mystery

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Sherlock Holmes and the Tomb of Terror by Val Andrews
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

As the new century start Holmes and Watson are sent on a diplomatic mission by Mycroft to the land of Marrafaze which may exist beyond the end of the world
An enjoyable Holmes adventure

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The Seven Lamps by Gerald Verner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Clerk Jill Hartley is instructed to deliver important papers to a Professor Hartley at his home but on entering the derelict house she finds a body. Returning to the address with Superintendent Budd they find the situation normal. But events lead to finding the body and a piece of paper with seven lamps written on it. Budd investigates.
An enjoyable mystery
Originally written in 1947

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The Inquisitor by David Penny
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1486 On his wedding day Berrington is summoned by Queen Isabella to attend her in Sevilla. One reason being that among the chaos caused by the Inquisition and the plague people are being killed. She wants berrington to find the killer
An entertaining historical mystery

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The Gimmel Flask by Douglas Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Limpid. Hardy, a partner in the local auctioneers and a town councillor is murdered. Poisoned by croton oil via his use of a gimmel flask. Superintendent Masters and his team are sent to investigate and also happen to uncover cases of corruption.
An entertaining mystery
Originally published in 1977

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Catherine Called Kitty: A Pride and Prejudice Christmas Charms Story by M.J. Stratton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice sequel Kitty Bennet finally realizes that she want a marriage like Jane and Elizabeth and not like Lydia. But what can she do about it. The result of her change means she will have a season in town with Jane.
An enjoyable variation

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Tyrant of the Mind by Priscilla Royal
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1271 Wynethorpe Castle. Baron Adam's grandson, Richard, is dangerously ill and sends for his daughter Prioress Eleanor of Tyndal and sub-infirmariam Sister Anne, while Brother Thomas accompanied them. But soon there are several deaths. Thomas and Eleanor investigate.
An entertaininghistorical mystery

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Murder at the Seaside by Catherine Coles
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Scarborough July 1923 Christie family staying at an hotel when Madeleine's daughter is kidnapped, followed by a murder. The novella seems disjointed in its telling and some of the family seemed less likeable as the series continues.
Overall an enjoyable story

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The Good Sister: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary by Christine Combe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and prejudice variation he youngest Bingley sister, Elizabeth, has returned from four years living with her aunt and uncle, General Halsey, in Spain, to live again with her siblings much to the annoyance of Caroline. How will this affect the Bingleys and their guests and neighbours when they move to Netherfield.
(An entertaining variation would be to have an accompaniment to this story detailing the story of the other courtships)
An enjoyable story

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When Charlotte Became Romantic: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Victoria Kincaid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation what did happen in Bath when the Lucases visited, did it result in several years later Charlotte accepting Mr Collins.
An entertaining variation

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Of Silver Linings And Glad Tidings...: A Pride And Prejudice Variation by S. Neha
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation which begins a year before canon when an unfortunate occurrence with one of their friends changes the dynamics of the Bennet family. Now it is a year later and the Netherfield party and Mr Collins have arrived. How will this impact on the Bennets.
A delightful story of all of the Bennet family, especially enjoyable as the story did involve all of the daughters and not just the usual Elizabeth and Darcy interactions.
An entertaining re-read, again.

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The Twelve Apostles by Gerald Verner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Detective Superintendent Budd is sent to Monk's Ferry Village where crime reporter Lloyd Gibbs is on holiday but has been found dead. Stories about the Abbey and the missing twelve silver apostles reminds Budd of the dying words of thief Lew Cator, dead from a hit and run.
An entertaining mystery

Originally published in 1946

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A Fatal Move by Robert McNeil
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Darmont - Did a disputed planning application result in a death. DCI Fleming and his team investigate but will there be more deaths.
An entertaining modern mystery

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Chaucer and the Vintry Ward Death by Philip Gooden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1359. John Chaucer's assistant in his business is killed, but by whom and why is the death being hushed up.
An enjoyable mystery

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Mudd in Your Eye by Jerry Oltion
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

For 12,000 years the planets of Prastor and Distrel have been at war. Suddenly that has stopped. Although not part of the Federation the Enterprise is sent to investigate why, only to find Harry Mudd. Can things get any worse.
An entertaining re-read

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Table D'Hote by Douglas Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wanda Mace has guests arriving for a small dinner party which include her lover Dr David Bymeres, and his wife who is also her friend . Unfortunately for Wanda Daphne Bymeres is discovered dead the next morning in Wanda's guest bedroom. Masters and his team investigate the suspicious death.
An enjoyable modern mystery
Originally published in 1977


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Alone with a Killer by Bill Kitson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Is Vanda Dawson a victim of The Cremator, serial killer of 4 or 5 females or the victim of a copycat. Either way why was she chosen. DI Mike Nash and his team investigate but there is also violent crimes to also solve.
An entertaining modern mystery

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Murder's Snare by Paul Doherty
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1382 The killings have started and all seem to be connected to Via Crucis, 'The Way of the Cross', the free company that ravaged through France in 1358. But why now and there seems to be more than one mystery to solve. Brother Athelstan and Lord High Coroner of London Sir John Cranston investigate.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
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Kitty Bennet's Midsummer by Elizabeth Rasche
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice sequel Kitty is bored, not allowed to visit her sisters Kitty finally finds a friend near Longbourn. But what will be the consequences of this friendship not just for Kitty but for Mary as well.
A delightful story

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Sherlock Holmes and the Theatre of Death by Val Andrews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1911. Watson and Holmes's fishing holiday is interrupted because of the death of The Great Lafagette aka Sigmund Neuberger. But his solicitor does not believe that the body identified as his due to a fire in the theatre which killed nine other people is actually him.
An enjoyable Holmes mystery

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Heads You Lose by Christianna Brand
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A bunch of truly awful people which includes the squire Pendock are staying at his Pigeonsford House. A pity that they all weren't murdered or guilty of murder. Inspector Cockrill investigates the deaths. Then there is the dog they let lick their faces.
But saying that it was an enjoyable mystery
Originally published in 1941

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Murder at the Wedding Chapel by Catherine Coles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

August 1922. Tommy Christie's mother Helen is due to marry Andrew Parsons, Marquess of York, much against the feelings of Tommy. Now he also wants a dowry and the remaining offspring to live elsewhere. It comes as no surprise when Parsons is found dead.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Murder in New York by Helena Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1936 Winter. Arriving in New York after receiving a telegram that her father was ill, the Bryants attend a party of neighbour, widow Mrs Nora Dangerfield. The next morning the Bryants find her dead, strangled, and her jewellery missing. But this will not be the last murder. But it is difficult to investigate when not in England and friendly with the police.
An entertaining cozy historical mystery with its likeable main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
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The Incubus by David Penny
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Berrington has finally arrived at Ronda, only to find himself involved in an investigation of the deaths of at least a dozen people. Complicating the matter is the Spanish army sitting outside the town walls.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Mrs. Darcy and the Family Secret: An Elizabeth Darcy Adventure by Carrie Mollenkopf
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice sequel, where it seems Elizabeth is left on her own quite a lot and she starts to uncover secrets of the Darcy family. How much does Darcy really know or remember.
An enjoyable mystery

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Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Seven by Val Andrews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Septimus Culthorpe needs the help of Holmes as two of his Secret Seven monks have died. Holmes and Watson join the community to investigate.
An enjpyable Holmes mystery

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Dread and Water by Douglas Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In the last 18 months three scientists have died while mountaineering. All work for the same Pottersby Research Cenre section. Now Detective Superintendent Masters and his team have been called in to investigate.
an enjoyable mystery
Originally published in 1976

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