Love and Murder Dance at the Bingley Ball by Glenna Mason
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice vaariation where a death occurs at the Netherfield ball. It is soon decided that he was killed. It seems that virtually everybody has a contribution to make to the investigate. Although an enjoyable story it does seem that the social mores of the day are forgotten.
Another re-read due to the lack of Mary and Colonel stories.

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Colonel Fitzwilliam Takes Charge: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Shana Granderson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Colonel Fitzwilliam decides to take charge because of the behaviour of various people including the Bennets. How will this affect all their futures.
A delightful and entertaining well-written story with its cast of likeable and varied characters, and I loved all the pairings. Another re-read due to the lack of Colonel and Mary stories.

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Then There Was Mary by Amy Goddard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice sequel where all of Mary's sisters are now married. But she notices the failing health of her father. What becomes of her and Mrs Bennet when he dies.
A delightful story about my favourite Austen couple.
Another re-read due to the lack of Colonel and Mary stories
(It does need some editing/proof reading)




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A Murder in Mayfair: A Victorian Historical Mystery by Magda Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1889 When a murder occurs Chief Inspector Dodson quickly assumes cousin to Lady Rosalynd, Lady Julia Walsh and her friend Lord Nicholas Thornburn, the Duke of Steele's brother are guilty. Steele and Rosalynd decide that to save them they must themselves find the guilty party even if their reputations are badly affected.
An entertaining historical mystery with its interesting main characters supported by a cast of varied and likeable characters. A good start to this new series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksirens and am voluntarily leaving a review.
(There is a prequel to the series)

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A Lifetime of Regrets - A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Lorena DiChiara
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation the result in Ramsgate changes several peoples lives. But what changes when one of the Bennets die.
A revised and longer version
An entertaining story




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The Sussex Downs Murder by John Bude
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

193-. Brothers John and Wiliam Rother are joint owners of the family farm. Then John disappears, but later bones are discovered. Superintendent Meredith Investigates.
An entertaining historical mystery.
Originally Published in 1936

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The Putney Bridge Killer by Biba Pearce
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When the body of a female is discovered under Putney Bridge, DCi Miler and his team believe that they have a copycat of the Surrey Stalker, or did they get the wrong man.
An entertaining modern mystery

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Blackjack by Gail Meath
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1923 Diamond believes he has three easy cases to investigate. Then he gets entangled with a steamship owner. But why is Diamond being targeted.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Courier of Death: A Spencer & Reid Mystery by Cara Devlin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

May 1884. A constable is killed in a bomb explosion. Even though this is not Inspector Reid's case, Leonora must again work with him, a man she now mistrusts. As they both believe the wrong person has been arrested. But another dead body does become his case. Is there a connection between the two and what are the motives.
Ab entertaining and well-written historical mystery, with its likeable and interesting main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
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Tiger Bait: A Compelling British Crime Thriller by S J Richards
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The team have several cases on the go, is there a link between any of them. Also there is a criminal gang working on a new project to obtain money.
An enjoyable modern mystery

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Beacon of Blight: An All-consuming British Crime Thriller by S J Richards
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Ethics Team have a new case. A whistle-blower has indicated that one of the directors is involved in possible immoral and illegal activities.
An entertaining modern mystery

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The Lake District Murder by John Bude
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A partner in a garage, Jack Clayton is discovered dead. Initially thought to be a suicide, evidence points to murder. But what could be the motive. Inspector William Meredith investigates.
An entertaing historical mystery

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The Making of Lady Catherine de Bourgh by Paige Badgett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and prejudice sequel. 1782 It was arranged that George Darcy would marry the eldest Fitzwilliam daughter, Eloise, then she died. So it was Catherine’s turn, but then he met the not-out Anne Darcy. Whate turns lady Catherine to the character of Canon.
An entertaining and well-written story, where you actually can feel sorry for Lady Catherine.

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The Body in Berkeley Square by Lynn Brittney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1915. The body of Agnes Whitlock is discovered, stabbed to a tree. The Mayfair 100 team decide to investigate then the case gets complicated.
An entertaining historical mystery. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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Mob Rule by Renee Pawlish
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

January 1951. Dewey Webb is employed by businessman Delbert Hammond, to follow his right-hand man Maxwell Willoughby. But why is is suspicious of him and is he correct to be so.
An entertaining mystery

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The Framing of George Wickham by Mindy Killgrove
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Pride and prejudice sequel. Clayberne village. Kitty Bennet has married Dr Lewis Lovell, but they have been imposed upon by the immoral Wickhams. On returning home one afternoon they find Lydia hurt, unconscious, on the kitchen floor. Who attacked her and why. Kitty seems as ineffectual as Canon.
An enjoyable sequel.

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Sow the Wind: An Edge-Of-Your-Seat British Crime Thriller by S J Richards
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Ethics Team is asked by Globo Energy to investigate two environmental groups - Sow the Wind, and Earth Conflict. Time for two members of the team to go undercover. Then the murders start.
An enjoyable modern mystery

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The French Diplomat Affair by Jack Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Paris 1919. Aldric Stephens asks for the help of Kit, Lord Ashton as his latest girlfriend, Angela Malcoln, has been arrested for the murder of French diplomat Mantoux. He arrives in Paris with his new manservant, Henry Miller, ex-army and ex-burglar.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Case in the Clinic by E.C.R. Lorac
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Suspicions are raisedi on the death of ex-vicar Anderby. Did his wife help in his death and what of the other elderly patients of this ex-nurse. Detective MacDonald investigates.
An entertaining historical mystery
Originally published in 1941

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One Wicked Secret by Adele Clee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Daniel Dalton has kept away from his wife of six months. Why. What secrets does he keep from Elsa. Once she confronts him can they be honest with each other and discover the truth and save their marriage while discovering the murderer in their midst, to save Elsa from the gallows. What other secrets will they reveal.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery and romance (with mature content) with its interesting characters. An enjoyable second book in this series
I received a free copy of this book from the author via BooksFunnel and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Probe by Margaret Wander Bonanno
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Enterprise is sent on a peace mission to the Romulans, near to the planet Temaris Four in the neutral zone. But then the probe that caused so many problems for Earth as it seeks out another race like its builders, reappears from the Romulan Empire.
An entertaining re-read.

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Cheese by Ethel Lina White
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Jenny Morgan is concerned about a letter offering employment so she contacts the police. The result, she will be the bait to catch a murderer,
An enjoyable short story.

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The Message by Louis Tracy
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Can anyone stop Arthur Warden from marrying Evelyn Dane.
Too much in the vernacular, irritating, boring and sometimes incomprehensible

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No Red Lines by Michelle Kidd
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Has the Central Line killer as he was called by the press returned after 16 years. The M.O. is the same. But why now and by whom. D.I. MacIntosh and his team investigate.
An entertaining modern mystery

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Dolce Vita Murders by Jack Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1959. Ome year on from the murder of his wife Sylvia, Nick Jellicoe has been cleared of her murder. Now his mother-in-law Italian Claudia Temple wants him to find the murderer. So he is off to Italy.
An entertaining mystery

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I Wanted To Murder For My Own Satisfaction by Douglas Lindsay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A letter arrives for DI Buchan confessing to 4 murders, all of which have been deemed natural. Then there is another death, and another. He claims them all, because he is killing the guilty. Buchan and his team investigate.
An entertaining modern mystery

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Dead or Alive by Bill Kitson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It all starts with the discovery of two bodies in a disused mortuary. Combined with an assassin, and two people on a mission. DI Mike Nash and his team are kept very busy with this and several minor incidents. But how many bodies will be found before the end of the investigations.
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery

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She Faded into Air by Ethel Lina White
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Evelyn Cross, visiting with her father at Pomerania House disappears into thin air. How and why and by whom. Raphael Cross employs private investigator Alan Foam. But the case is not straightforward.
An entertaining historical mystery.
Originally published in 1941

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Mary's Wealth: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Elaine Burkett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mary Bennet is only sixteen years old when her father arranges a marrigae with the richest man in the neighbourhood. A man older then himself. How with this affect Mary and her growth. Is there happiness and love in her future.
An entertaining and well-written story with its likeable main character supported by a cast of varied personalities.

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Deserving of Murder by Mary Ann Noe
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1947 Ten Chinneys Estate, Wisconsin. There is an actors retreat to run through a newly written play unfortunately during a strong winter storm. Then one of them is found dead
an enjoyable cozy historical mystery though there did not seem to be vast amount of detecting.

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Murder Under the Sun by Faith Martin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ex-Detective Hillary Greene and her team of two have a new cold case. In June 2010 41 year old ex-model Mrs Imelda Phelps was killed in her home. But what could be the motive. Then in the present day a body is discovered, the investigation of which could interfere with her case.
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery with its cast of varied and likeable characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
An ARC was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Pemberley in Peril: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary by Arthel Cake
My rating: 5 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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Lethal Odds: An Action-filled British Crime Thriller by S J Richards
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Luke Sackville decides it is more than coincidence concerning several sets of deaths and gambling. But whom is behind it. His team investigate.
An enjoyable modern story

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Death of a Recluse by Wendy Soliman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

London 1871. A very wealthy recluse has been found murdered. Is it a coincidence that he had invited four members of his poor family, and a Mr and Miss Bradshaw to visit. DI Riley Rochester and DS Slater investigate.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Fire on the Fells by Cath Staincliffe
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The body of Yyler Prasad is found on Syke Moss, shot. Detectives Donovan and Young investigate.
Too much personal angst in the story.
Overall an enjoyable mystery

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While She Sleeps by Ethel Lina White
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Twenty-eight year old Miss Loveapple has always considered herself to be lucky, but now she has come into the sights of a serial killer. He intends to arrange the death so that the blame is someone specific. Can this rather unlikeable female survive.
An enjoyable historical mystery
Originally published in 1940

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Honeymoon with Death by Amy Corwin
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1819. The Gaunts are on their honeymoon travelling in the Umbria region of Italy when one of the coach passengers is killed.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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NONE SO BLIND (Book 4): A British Detective Crime Thriller by Carolyn Mahony
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Five years ago in a traffic accident, her husband was killed and she, wealthy Barbara Harding was left blind. Now she has been killed, but by whom and why. DI Harry Brimscombe and his team investigate.
Too much about certain characters and drugs and other activities, not enough about the murders.
Overall, enjoyable enough modern mystery

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The Piccadilly Murder by Anthony Berkeley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ambrose Chitterwick, 44, while visiting the Picadilly Palace Hotel, witnesses the poisoning of Miss Sinclair, by her nephew and presumed heir, Major Lynn Sinclair. Chittering is then approached by the major friends to change his mind and investigate the circumstances. What will this timid man do. Inspector Moresby investigates.
An entertaining mystery
Originally published in 1929

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When Death Calls by J.M. Dalgliesh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Suspended DI Tom Janssen reluctantly attends a school reunion. Unfortunately, the next morning one of the attendees is found dead, murdered. DCI Greave and her team investigate. But can Janssen keep away from the case or will curiosity win.
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery with its cast of likeable and varied characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
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The Secrets of Longbourn Hall: A Mystery-Filled Retelling of Pride & Prejudice by Vivian Cross
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1820-1821 A Pride and Prejudice variation. When Lydia disappears from Longbourn what will Mary Bennet do. Will she come out of the shadows when she observes but does not partake, to take her place in the Bennet household.
An interesting variation


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The Dead Man's View by Amy Corwin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1819 Second cousin Pru Barnard has been invited to Kennington Manor, home of Eric Knibbs. One morning he is found hanged. Initially thought to be a suicide she requests friend and Second Son Inquiry Agent, Knighton Gaunt to help her investigate.
An entertaining historical mystery

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The Case of the Deadly Dog Show by Catherine Coles
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1924 Devon. Lady Matilda Farnworth opens thr local dog show, only for her and her companion Hetty Trelawny to discover a body. That of dog owner Adelaide Forsyth.
An enjoyable historical cozy mystery

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The Fells by Cath Staincliffe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1997 The Yorkshire Dales and an outdoor concert. Then one morning student Vicky Mott disappears. Then in 2019, while potholing, remains are found, found to be of Vicky. DI Donovan and DC Young investigate.
An entertaining modern mystery

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The Bus Stop by Jack Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1959. Sarah Sutton leaves the bus near a woodland area when her body is found by bus drive Chester Johnson, a black American ex-servicemen, who becomes a suspect. But where is her seaman husband. Are their political views a factor. D.I. Nick Jellicoe and his team investigate.
An entertaining mystery

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Trouble Finds Her by Renee Pawlish
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1949. It would seem to be a straightforward job. Webb is employed by Jasper Caffeey to find his daughter. She has been missing for four days.
An enjoyable mystery

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A Beach To Die For by Bruce Hammack
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

On being informed of a murder at the Swansons resort on St Croix, smiley and Mcblythe, arrive early for Bella Swanson's wedding. There they start their investigation.
An entertaining modern mystery

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Murder at the English Manor by Helena Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mrs Craven volunteers the services of Kitty and Matt to the Favershams of Marksham Hall, to discreetly investigate the disappearance of maid Agnes, younger sister to Mrs Craven's maid. They will attend a engagement ball of the eldest son to a wealthy American heiress who hopefully will resolve all their financial problems.
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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Framed by Gail Meath
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Best friend of Jax Diamond, sergeant Tim Murphy s framed for the murder of Evie Becker. Who just happens to be the fiancee of gangster and ex friend Orin Marino. Who can Diamond trust as he investigates.
An entertaining historical mystery


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