Sweet Caroline: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Mary Alice Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where Caroline Bingley arrives at Netherfield. But can she overcome her character and finally find herself, and possible happiness.
An entertaining and well-written variation.

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Death and the Runaways by Heather Redmond
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

June 1814 The Godwin and Clairmont offspring and friends are out in Hyde Park watching the celebrations when the next day one of the females is found dead, and Charles Clairmont believed to be the last one to see her. They decide to investigate. A lot of description of their daily lives and poverty showing them up as fairly unlikeable and several of them totally useless.
Overall a well-written and enjoyable enough read.
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The Posing Playwright: Oscar Wilde's trial is the scandal of the century... by David Field
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1895 The trial of Lord Queensbury versus Oscar Wilde involves the Enright detectives in investigating the possible witnesses. To prevent 'important' people being named. They also are involved in locating the missing Lord Stanmillis. Are tha two case connected.
Too much about the trial, but overall an enjoyable mystery.

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The Medium Murders by Jack Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

September 1920. Over the last 20 years over a dozen young females have been murdered. The killings kept quiet so not to rouse the people, and of the suspicion who is involved. Inspector Jellicoe with Lord Kit and his family investigate.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Murder Under the Pier by Max Manning
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Why was wealthy businessman Adam Golding killed, then hanged. But he is only the first. DI Edison Kane and his team investigate.
An entertaining modern mystery

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Her Grace Revisited: A Pride & Prejudice Vagary by Shana Granderson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where a kind and worthy man, the Duke of Hertfordshire becomes intrigued by a young and clever (sometimes just too much) Elizabeth. Who with Mary were unwanted by their parents and so were raised by the Gardiners. How will this affect the fortunes of all the Bennets, their relations and friends.
An entertaining story

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Shadows on the Sun by Michael Jan Friedman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A young newly qualified Dr McCoy is sent to the planet Ssan, where assassination is the norm. On the Enterprise last mission before they retire there are sent on a diplomatic mission to Ssan. One of the diplomats is McCoy's ex wife.
An entertaining re-read

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The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1922. Anne Beddingfeld is looking for an adventure which she finds as she boards a ship to South Africa. Virtually penniless and with danger lying ahead.
More historical thriller than mystery

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Hag's Nook by John Dickson Carr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dr Gideon Fell lives within sight of the ruin of Chatterham Prison, on Hag's Nook, where on the heirs' 25th birthday he must enter, stay and then produce evidence from the safe. Only then can he inherit. Now it is Martin Starberth's time.
An entertaining historical mystery

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

June 1937. Mrs Treadwell on receiving an invitation to visit Paris arrives with her granddaughter Kitty and her husband Captain Matthew Bryant. On a visit to a showing at the House of Dido, a body is discovered, stabbed with a pair of scissors. Inspector LeJeune investigates while the Bryants also ask questions.
An entertaining cozy historical mystery with its likeable main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series
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One for Sorrow by Mary Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

535 AD Constantinople. John Lord chanberlain, discovers the body of his friend, Leukos, the Keeper of the Plate, dead. He decides to investigates. Are the next deaths connected.
An entertaining historical mystery. A good start to this series

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Enter Sir John by Clemence Dane
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Peridot, Wales. Actress Magda Druce is found dead. With another actress, Martella Baring standing over her, with a poker and covered in blood. Is she guilty. Sir John thinks not and decides to investigate.
An enjoyable historical mystery
Originally published in 1928

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The Hanging Cage by Harriet Smart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

November 1840 Whithorne. Major Vernon and police surgeon Felix Carswell are called in due to the death of heiress Annabelle Barker just after a local ball. But this will not be the only death. But why.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Eavesdroppers Never Hear: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Wade H. Mann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and prejudice variation where while attending to an ill Jane, Elizabeth overhears the Netherfield residents discussing the Bennets and expressing their views of the family. When Jane insists on what was said how will her actions affect all the Bennets futures.
An entertaining and well-written story

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Kitty's Fortune: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Elaine Burkett
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Catherine Bennet's life changes when she befriends Mrs Parker, a tenant of Longbourn. Several steps later she inherits a fortune and goes to school with Miss Darcy. How will their friendship and her dowry change their lives.
An enjoyable story

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The Frisco Falcon by Jack Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

June 1920. Kit with Mary and his Aunt Agatha travel to San Francisco for the wedding of her nephew Algernon. On arrival they soon become involved with a missing jewelled falcon, Hammett and various criminal characters and Dain Collins.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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An Unsuitable Death by J.M. Gregson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A body of a female is discovered in Hereford Cathedral, first thought to be the victim of the serial killer known as the Sacristan. But later it is decided that it is a copycat. Superintendent Lambert and his team investigate.
An entertaining modern mystery

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The Wickhams (Book 2): A Pride and Prejudice Sequel by M. A. Bard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice sequel, where the story of the Wickhams continues. In Portugal the Wickham’s life of intrigues continues as Lydia becomes more involved In his scheming. Will both finally grow up. Will Elizabeth stop being so condescending, unlikely.
An entertaining story

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Mary Bennet Takes Charge - A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Shana Granderson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation 'plain and not a son' Mary Bennet is the younger twin of Elizabeth, but when the militia and Mr. Collins arrive she decides her family must change and so 'takes charge'. But what effect will this have on her family and her neighbours as she must also change.
A delightful and well-written historical romance story with its enjoyable pairings.
Entertaining re-read.

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A Return at Christmas: A Pride and Prejudice Short Story by Melissa Anne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

10th December 1811. While in London Darcy's conversation with Colonel Fitzwilliam results in Wickham being dealt with while they with Miss Darcy and Bingley return to Netherfield. Will there be happy endings for any of the Bennets.
An entertaining story

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A Body on the Flats by Max Manning
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Newly back from compassionate DI. Kane has a new team member DC Granger and a new case. A body of a male is discovered on the Leigh-on-sea beach, stabbed. Unfortunately for the police the killer decides to communicate with the local crime reporter.
An entertaining modern mystery

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

Autumn 1873. Famous medium Mrs Sylvia Blythe is killed just before beginning a séance at the home of Lord Wilkinson. Rochester and his team investigate.
An entertaining historical mystery

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The Crime at Diana’s Pool by Victor L. Whitechurch
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Felix Nayland owner of The Pleasaunce, hosts a garden party for friends and neighbours. Unfortunately a body is discovered in a pool on his land. DS Ringwood investigates with the help of Reverand Westerham.
An entertaining historical mystery
Originally published in 1927

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Prime Directive by Judith Reeves-Stevens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Talin IV, non-Federation member is destroyed by Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise. Now no longer Starfleet can they the 'Enterprise Five' redeem themselves and discover the truth.
An entertaining and well-written story. A re-read.

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The Slum Reaper by David Field
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1894. The Enright's neighbour Alice Bridges, would like Jack and his uncle Sergeant Percy Enright to investigate the disappearance of her niece Emily Broome. Governess and nanny to the Mallorys. Meanwhile bodies are being found in a slum clearance area. Accident or murder.
An entertaining historical mystery

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The Unquiet Dead: An Angel & Kincade Mystery by James Harper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A man is killed execution style in the New Forest. So was he killed because of his sideline in drug smuggling or another reason. DI Angel and his team investigate.
An enjoyable modern mystery.

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The Mysterious Foe: An Asbjørn Krag Mystery by Sven Elvestad
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Captain Rye's engagement to Miss Dagny Holger has been called off. So he approaches his friend Asbjørn Krag, a private detective for help. Krag agrees to visit, and he is informed that her father Colonel Holger has been critically injured and Rye suspected of attempted murder. So Krag decides to investigate.
An entertaining historical mystery with its interesting main character.
I received a complimentary copy of the book from the publisher via Library Thing and am voluntarily leaving a review
Originally published in 1907

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The Scarab Murder Case by S.S. Van Dine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Egyptolist patron of the Bliss Museum is found dead at the museum by Donald Scarlett. He informs Philo Vance, an old friend, along with the police they arrive to investigate. But Vance becomes suspicious of the many clues pointing to one suspect.
An enjoyable historical mystery
Originally published in 1929

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The Last Escape by E.C.R. Lorac
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A prisoner has escaped from Dartmoor, an ex-pow. Retired Police inspector Macdonald has bought Fellcock Farm to keep himself active. But a body has been discovered in the neighbouring abandoned farmhouse. So he helps the local police in their investigation.
An entertaining mystery

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Calista by Laura Rahme
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1848 French inspector Maurice Leroux arrives at Alexandra Hall to investigate two deaths, that of a maid and a sister to the owner, Miss Vera Nightingale. But were the deaths of owner Aaron and his wife Calista natural. Is something or someone haunting the Hall.
An enjoyable Gothic mystery

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A Fated Death by Clare Jayne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

435 A.D. Dummonia priestess Morvoren and Christian priest Uxio are sent by the King to investigate the murder of Morcant, horse breeder. While she tries to understand a vision sent to her of a possible death.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable characters. A good addition to this enjoyable series to finish.

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Comeuppance: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Jayanth Subramanyan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice sequel the Bingleys and Hursts leave after the Netherfield Ball. Darcy stays to write letters, thus avoiding Caroline, but letters arrive for him stating that Colonel Fitzwilliam is intending to visit and stay. He is on his ways and gets lost near Longbourn. How will they both change the Bennets future and them theirs.
A delightful and entertaining, well-written variation.

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Untimely Graves by Marjorie Eccles
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

After the floods a female body is recovered having been shot. But she remains unidentified. Then another body, of a male, is found shot with the same gun. Superintendent Mayo and his team investigate.
An enjoyable modern mystery

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The Gowden Wifie by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1940 Aberdeen. It would seem Inspector Alec Cattanach is very busy dealing with several cases. That of the death of a history professor, the disappearance of the Gowden Wifie, the attacks on Italian residents and a ARP warden, a missing man and the possible sabotage of a paper lworks. And how much help with the newly arrived constable Dunning be.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery wth its likeable main character. A good second book in this series.

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Sherlock Holmes and the Real Thing by Nicholas Meyer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Winter 1890s Holmes is saved from boredom by the appearance of Lady Glendenning. It seems one of her London tenants has gone missing, probably some months ago. But as the snow melts a body is discovered disguised as a snowman. But his investigation uncovers more deaths.
An entertaining and well-written Holmes story with its likeable and interesting two main characters.
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Death of a Scribe by Wendy Soliman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Winter 1872. Rochester is called out to another murder. That of a solicitor's clerk, and scribe to the 'Society Sentinel', Edward Nesbitt. A publication that tells of the gossip from society .
An entertaining historical mystery

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The Phantom by Jack Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

February 1920. Several jewellery robberies have occurred. But it can not be the Phantom as he is still in prison. Was he wrongly convicted or is it a copycat. Chief Inspector Jellicoe investigates. While Lord Kit and other members of his family also investigate.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Justice Lies Bleeding: An Angel & Kincade Mystery by James Harper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A body of a female is discovered in Southampton Old Cemetery. Is there a connection to a murder in the same place in 1990 when ex-army Amos Church was convicted of a murder. DI Angel and his team investigate.
An enjoyable modern mystery.

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Federation by Judith Reeves-Stevens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Their histories intertwine that of Thorsen, Zefram Coctrane, Kirk and Picard. How will it end for them all.
A very entertaining Star Trek story. A re-read

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Murder at the Loch by Eric Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1955. Langham and Ryland are asked by their old army major to visit him at his castle in the Scottish Highlands. As he believes someone is trying to kill him. On arrival they are soon snowed in, with it seems a killer. Would this be connected to the operation to salvage a Nazi plane from the nearby Loch Corraig which sank back in 1945.
An entertaining mystery

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Shroud of Darkness by E.C.R. Lorac
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1952 Five strangers on a fog bound train arrive in London. Soon one will be dead and one attacked. Are other deaths connected. But why and by whom.
An entertaining mystery
Originally published in 1954

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Network of Evil by Bill Kitson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The first body is found hanging from a tree, the next at the bottom of a cliff. Suicide or murder. Then a child goes missing. Is there any connection between these events. Is it the end of the killings. DI Mike Nash and his team investigate.
A well-written and entertaining modern mystery with its interesting and likeable characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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The Wickhams (Book 1): A Pride and Prejudice Sequel by M. A. Bard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice sequel where Lieutenant George Wickham is now married and joined the 95th Rifles. How will he and Lydia fare especially when they are called to war on the Peninsula. Or will the officious Darcys ruin everything.
An enjoyable story

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A Secret in Soho: An unputdownable Golden Age cozy mystery by Celina Grace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1937 Wealthy Helena, wife of poor Cedric Davenport has gone missing. The police believe him to be the main suspect, so will Davenport, friend to Misses Hart and Hunter's employer, Dorothy Drew, be charged with her murder. They decide they must ask questions to hopefully clear him.
An entertaining and well-written cozy historical mystery with its cast of likeable characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Body Politic by J.M. Gregson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

M.P. Raymond Keane is murdered in his home but his body is not discovered until a week later, as his surfaces from an iced pond. Disliked by various people will Superintendent Lambert uncover the murderer.
An entertaining mystery
Originally published in 1997

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The Gathering of Clan McFee by Karen Baugh Menuhin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

April 1924 The gathering of the potential heirs is taking place at Castle McFee of the Clan McFee. After one death Major Heathcliff Lennox and ex-detective Jonathan Swift are sent to investigate.
An entertaining and well-writeen historical mystery with its very likeable main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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Mary's Choice: A Pride and Prejudice Spin-Off by Ivy Rios
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice sequel where Mary comes into her own, but would and will she find happiness. Will Mrs Bennet ruin everything or is there a rival to ruin Mary's hapiness.
An entertaining and well-written story

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A Silence in Belgrave Square by Jennifer Ashley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

May 1884. Will it be Daniel McAdam's last mission for Monaghan of Scotland Yard as he infiltrates the home of Lord Peyton, a known supporter of Irish Home Rule. Is he involved with various plots against the government. Meanwhile Kat is Informed of blackmailing letters among her friends, not for money but for influence on their families.
A well-written and entertaining historical mystery with its interesting and likeable characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
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Leasing Longbourn 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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Dead Loss by Joan Lock
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1884. Bombs in London and the Fenians are blamed and sort. Then an American wine grower is found dead, a missing gentleman and a scam all keep inspector Best busy.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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