Strange Happenings at Longbourn: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by M.J. Stratton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where after the Meryton Assembly Darcy offers his apology. Meaning that Elizabeth can confide in him about the strange occurances at Longbourn. Items that have gone missing and footsteps heard at night, enough to upset not just the Bennets but also the servants. Can an explanation be found or will the events accelerate. How will this affect the relationships beween them all.
An entertaining and well-written cozy mystery and romance with its cast of likeable, and varied characters.
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Missing on Ilkley Moor by Ric Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ex-DCI Henry Ward, finds a pink child's hat with blood on it. Later he discovers that eight year old Elisa Rhodes has gone missing. Has she even kidnapped. Her mother seems unconcerned.
An enjoyable mystery

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Corridors of Death: A Robert Amiss Mystery #1 by Ruth Dudley Edwards
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Civil Servant Sir Nicholas Clark, a Department Head, is murdered, a much didliked man. Detective Superintendent James Milton investigates. Fortunately for him he is helped by Robert Amiss, the Private Secretary to Clark,
An entertaining mystery
Originally published in 1981

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To Study a Long Silence by V.C. Clinton-Baddeley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dr. Davie attends a student production at Winston School of Dramatic Art at the invitation of Mr Edward Pomeroy. The next day he is informed that one of the actors has been killed and the police requesting his presence among others.
An enjoyable mystery

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Slow Train by Jack Benton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A cold case from 1977. A snowbound train and a young nurse Jennifer Evans leaves the train to walk the several miles home. She never made it and her body never found. Her daughter employs Slim to investigate.
An enjoyable modern mystery

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Sweet Poison: A twisty Golden Age murder mystery by David Roberts
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1935 At a dinner party hosted by the Duke of Mersham a death occurs at the post night drinks. But by whom and why.
Very little mystery, and an unlikeable wealthy Verity Browne who onstantly has to inform us that she is a member of the Communist Party.

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Persuade Me Again: A Persuasion Alteration by Susan Kaye
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Persuasion sequel where it is now 1844. Previously Captain Wentworth failed to visit his sister at Kellynch Hall. Both married then but now 30 years later and both now single what will the future hold for Admiral Wentworth and Lady Anne Elliott.
An entertaining story

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Time to Forgive Life: A Pride and Prejudice Time-Travel Story by Enid Wilson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation after refusing Mr Collins, Elizabeth is attacked by him as she walks to Oakham Mount. Runing away she falls into a time portal which sends her away from Regency England. Can she find her way back. Meanwhile Sir William Lucas, magistrate, struggles to find the killer as he contends with his ill feelings towards the Bennets
An entertaining story. Another re-read.

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The Caxton Manor Murders : Book 1 Alexander Wolfe Series by Karen Baugh Menuhin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1924 Alexander Wolfe is sent to the Caxton Manor and its house party. Arriving just after the murder of Boris Bullen, an industralist. A man he was sent to investigate by the chief of an organisation called Sector.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its interesting anf likeable characters. An excellent start to this new series.

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Sherlock Holmes and the Power Principle by Linda Stratmann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1878 Holmes has a new case, investigating a new company, Baumann Motors Ltd and their new invention. Employed by solicitor Mr Ineson on behalf of his client Mrs Beauregrad, a wealthy widow who wishes to invest in the venture.
An entertaining and well-written Holmes mystery with its likeable main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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Feast for the Ravens by Sarah Hawkswood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

September 1145. A dead Templar is found in the Forest of Wyre, Worcestershire. Carrying a note which might reveal a traitor. Undersheriff Bradecote with Catchpoll and Walkelin investigate. But when his identity is discovered old mysteries come to light. Will they be able to untangle the why and by whom.
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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Snowbound & Other Stories by Jack Caldwell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1. Second impressions - What if Darcy confronted Wickham infront of the Bennets in Meryton. How will that affect their futures
2. The Birds and the Bees - The 'talk' before their marriages
3. Variations - What ifs
A. Three Conversations - Bingley has a think, Darcy wonders and Elizabeth stays at home
B. A Most Deserving Couple - Wickham loves Lydia
C. Reflections - Of Sir Thomas Bertram
D. Lover's Vows - Mrs Fanny Crawford leaves her husband and Everingham, but what of Mrs Mary Bertram
E. Highbury Hijinks - Happenings at the Weston's Christmas party
F. A Very Worthy Young Man - Edward Ferrars first and only engagement is the Eleanor Dashwood
G. Combe Magna - Marianne Dashwood has married Willoughby
H. We have Mrs Radcliffe to Thank - What is the real secret of Northanger Abbey
I. In the Year Eight - What if Wentworth wrote to Anne in 1808
4. An evening in the life of Mr Woodhouse, esq - Emma is now married, but is a ghost moaning during the night.
5. We have Mary King to Thank - At the Hunsford Parsonage a throw away line by Darcy may change the immediate future for him and Elizabeth, terrible pairing of the colonel.
6. Making her sentiments Known - Lady Catherine visits Longbourn
6. Snowbound - After leaving Hunsford, Elizabeth is caught in a snow storm with Darcy.
7. Backstage at Pride and Prejudice - In the immortal world of Backstage who will be paired with whom.
Enjoyable short stories

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A Red Coat: A Pride & Prejudice Continuation by Katelyn Rae
My rating: 5 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. .
Another re-read as there are not enough books concentrating on this delightful couple.

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The Essex Killer: A 1952 Philip Bryce Story by Peter Zander-Howell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Two deaths, and both have been both shot. It does not take long before DCS Bryce connects the cases. But by whom and why.
An entertaining police procedural mystery

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The Fate of the Phoenix by Sondra Marshak
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story continues. Can all survive.
An enjoyable re-read
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Dance of Death by William Paul
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Mikhail Gorbachov is visiting Edinburgh. Assigned to his security is Potapenko and D.I. David Fyfe. Will both succeed in thier assignments.
an enjoyable story
Originally published 1991

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The Lost Boys by David Field
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1898 At the end of the school term two boys go missing from Upminister School. DCI Enright is enlisted by Special Branch to investigate. Meanwhile DI jack Enright of Tilbury Docks police investigates missing cargo.
An enjoyable mystery

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The Holy City Express by Ron Plante Jr.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Duke Demsey is a passenger on the maiden journey of the streamliner the Holy City Express, then the murders started.
An entertining mystery

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Murder at Somerset House by Andrea Penrose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It starts with the murder of a speaker at the Royal Society which the Wrexfords start to investigate. But foreign forces reach out to England ready to cause financial havoc. Family and friends become involved, when a secret from the family's past appears.
An entertaining and well-written Regency mystery with its likeable main characters which are supported by a cast of varied personalities. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
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(I skipped most of the explanations about the stock exchange, financial dealings as the workings don't really interest me)


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The Long Arm of the Law: Classic Police Stories by Martin Edwards
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1. The Mystery of Chenholt - A & C Askew - 1908 - The butler to the Darnells of Chenholt believes the master is poisoning his wife.
2. The Silence of PC Hirley - E Wallace- 1909 - By staying silent Hirley catching criminals.
3. The Mystery of Midsummer Night - The kidnap and murder of four year old Eric West.
5. The Cleverest Clue - L.W. Meynell - Ex inspector Morton recalls a case with the cleverest clue.
6. The Undoing of Mr Dawe - Can Superintendent Budd catch fence Simon Dawes.
7. The Man who Married Too Often - R. Vickers - 1938 - Why does a Marchioness commit murder.
8. The Case of Jacob Heylyn - L.R. Gribbe - Did Heylyn commit suicide.
9. Fingerprints - F.W. Crofts - 1952 - Jim Croach and fingerprints convict him of murder.
10. Remember to Ring Twice - E.C.R.Lorac - 1950 - Do PC Tom Brandon suspicions prove correct.
11. Cotton Wool and Cutlets - H. Wade - 1940 - Detectives Hurst and Bragg are called out to a possible suicide.
12. After the Event - C. Brand - Actor James Dragon kills his actress wife, does he.
13. Sometimes the Blind - 1963 - N. Blake - A blind man's dog and his male cousin are killed.
14. The Chief Witness - J. Creasey - 1957 - Who killed Mrs Pirro.
15. Old Mr Martin - A body is found in the cellar of a sweet shop.
16. The Moorlanders - G. North - (1966) - Why was Sergeant Barker attacked.
Entertaining short stories

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A Life Diverted: A Pride & Prejudice Vagary by Shana Granderson A Lady
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation, where lizabeth Elaine Wendell is kidnapped and discovered by the Bennets. Another Elizabeth centric story with the pairinga not my favourite but still a readable story.

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Butcher on the Moor by Ric Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.00 am Mrs Thomson called ex-Detective Ward stating her son had killed again. A name from Ward's past. But what will he find. But soon there will be more deaths.
An entertaining modern mystery

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Stranger Things by William Paul
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It starts with a female body discovered in an abandoned cemetery. But more people are about to have hallucinations and die. But why. DCI Fyfe investigates while dealing with problems at home and basically being unlikeable. But can he improve.
An entertaining modern mystery

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Murder on a Yorkshire Moor by Ric Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Retired ex-DCI henry Wood siscovers a body one morning while out walking his dog on the moors. He decides to investigate much to the annoyance of SIO DI Kate Barnes.
An enjoyable modern mytsery. A good start to the series.

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A Whisper in the Shadows by Darcy Burke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1868 A new investigation where Matilda Wren assumes the role of wife to Inspector Maxwell as they go undercover as the Harwoods. Ravenhurst decides to involve himself into the case of the possible fraudulent actions in Coleman Street Ward Amiable Society. But soon a death occurs.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable and interesting main characters. Supported by an amiable cast of people. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
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The Case of the Golden Greeks by Sean McLachlan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Autumn 1919. It all starts when an eminent Egyptologist is killed at the end of his lecture to the Geographical Association of Egypt. Little do they know what trouble Augustus Wall and his associates will met when they investigate.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Despite Difficulties: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Jaime Marie Lang
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where Elizabeth at 8 years old, confronts Wickham when he was about to attack Darcy. So when Darcy commits his insult at the Assembly she calls him out. How will events progress from there.
An entertaining story.
(Proof read - for example a Miss Bingley when it should be Miss Bennet.)

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An Incident at the Royal Rest Inn by leavesfallingup
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride & Prejudice variation a storm brings two couples to the Royal Rest Inn where both wives give birth to daughters. But they are returned to the wrong mother. Twenty years later Darcy is tasked with finding one of them so that she can be returned to her rightful family, her very high ranking family.
Entertaining variation made so with the pairing of Mary's. Another enjoyable re-read.
Though I would have liked to have read more about Mary and her marriage and any adventures she may have had. A more interesting life than Elizabeth’s. Another re-read.

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The Holy City Hunt by Ron Plante Jr.
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A hunt for pirate treasure but murder occurs. Unfortunately Dempsey's character doesn't improve.
Enjoyable historical mystery

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Death on the Lake by Jo Allen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Summer Raine goes missing after spending time on a lake. Accident of murder. DCI Satterthwaite and his team investigate
An enjoyable mystery

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Cloaked in Deception by Cara Devlin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

June 1884 A charity dinner is invaded by five masked men causing mayhem and murder. Witnesses include Leonora Spencer and DI Jasper Reid. Was the female victim a random occurrence or planned. Reid investigates with the unofficial help of Leonora.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery romance with its cast of likeable and interesting characters. Another good addition to this delightful series.
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THE CANON IN RESIDENCE (British Mystery Classic): Identity Theft Thriller From the Author of the Thorpe Hazell Mysteries and Thrilling Stories of the Railway by Victor L. Whitechurch
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rev John Smith while on holiday abroad is persuaded/forced to change his demeanour. How will this affect his new appointment as Canon.
Not really a mystery but a study of various characters.

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A Sherlock Holmes Alphabet of Cases: Volume 4 by Roger Riccard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1. The Piccadilly Poisoner - 1880 Mrs Morgan née Dinah Patel has even taken ill, poisoned.
2. The Dead Quiet Library - 1885 There have been two suspicious death in the library at St. Chad's College.
3. The Raspberry Tart - 1882 Why is Donald Ellinton concerned about his son's involvement with an actress with Raspberry coloured hair.
4. The Student Olympian - 1908 What is a possible cyclist olympian hiding.
5. Death on the Thames - A body is found murdered on a Royal Riverboat.
Entertaining short stories

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Maxwell's Movie by M.J. Trow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1997. On a school trip a teacher, Alice Goode, and pupil, Ronald Parson, go missing. Maxwell decides to ask questions.
An entertaining mystery

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Sleeping Partner by William Paul
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Wealthy widow, 73 year old Zena McElhise is found dead. Is the man found dying in her house the murderer. In between dalliances will DCI David Fyfe discover the solution
An enjoyable mystery
1996

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Death at Rainbow Cottage by Jo Allen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A man lies dying, comforted by one of the occupants of Rainbow cottage. He will only be the first to die. But why are they being killed. DCI Jude Satterthwaite and his team investigate.
An enjoyable modern mystery

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The Echo at Rooke Court by Harriet Smart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

August 1841. Returning from his honeymoon Dr Carswell attends a burnt victim. That of a bank clerk, injured saving people from the next door building. An arson attack. But why was it set. Then there is another death, this time a murder. Major Vernon and Caswell investigate.
An entertaining historical mystery

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The Harvest Festival Murders: A Homefront Sleuths Mystery by Anna Elliott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

October 1941 Another case for the Homefront team as a body of a government inspector is discovered at the site of their harvest festival. Combine this with important official microfilm gone missing and the possibility of German spies the team will be busy investigating.
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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Lydia's Aunt: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Elaine Burkett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation at the age of 13 Lydia is invited to live with her wealthy great aunt Amelia, the Dowager Countess of Matlock. How will this affect her future.
An entertaining story apart from right at the end with the pairing of Mary.


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The Secret Sauce: An incredibly gripping historical 1940s mystery with a quirky twist by M.J. Porter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

November 1944. Chief Inspector Mason is called to the BB Sauce factory in Aston. Because of a suspicious death of one of the workers, Harry Winterhouse, found in one of their vats. But what of the seemingly unrelated events which have occurred including thefts and coded messages.
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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The Corpse Road by Gwen Moffat
My rating: 2 of 5 stars



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Mr Killjoy: An Absorbing British Crime Thriller by S J Richards
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Does the latest cyber scam come from inside Fischer-Dieskau. Sa killed and his team investigate.
An entertaining mystery

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Pemberley Park - The Twelve Days of Christmas: Where Pride and Prejudice and Mansfield Park Meet, and Continue by Georgina Young-Ellis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice sequel, Elizabeth and Darcy decide to invite family and friends for the twelve days of Christmas. Problems occur when unexpected guests appear, and of course there is always Mrs Bennet to make a fuss. But how close is Mary Fitzwilliam to giving birth.
An entertaining story. Another re-read. Again.

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The Mad Hatter Mystery by John Dickson Carr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Called the Mad Hatter as he stole various male hats. But the fun stops when a corpse is found in the Tower of London wearing a top hat. And what of the stolen unearthed Poe manuscript. Chief Inspector Hadley investigates with the help of Dr. Gideon Fell.
An entertaining historical mystery

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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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Death at Neist Point by J.M. Dalgliesh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A young man disappears after the annual Syke Ball only for his body to be discovered, half naked on the other side of the island. How did his body get there, and by who and why. DI Duncan McAdam and his team investigate .
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery with its cast of likeable and interesting characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
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Temptress in Disguise by Adele Clee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Miss Napmi Grant seeks vengeance, on her stepmother, and the only one who can help is Aramis Chance. Does he seek revenge on the same person. Can they help each other.
An enjoyable historical romance mystery

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A Pemberley Christmas by Bella Breen
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice sequel where the Bennets are invited to Pemberley for Christmas. With the Bingleys and Gardiners, how will Mrs Bennet react.
An enjoyable story.

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Lamb To The Slaughter: An Angel & Kincade Mystery by James Harper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Why was a doctor tortured and crucified. What connection is there to emails sent to the police and newspaper stating 2012 and a location of a body.
An entertaining modern mystery

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Darcy's Awakening: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Georgina Young-Ellis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, Elizabeth Bennet is in mourning, and Darcy is engaged to Caroline Bingley when they meet at the Meryton Assembly. So how can they ever reach a happy ending.
An enjoyable and well-written story which for me only got interesting with a couple of sentences in the epilogue. Another re-read.

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