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.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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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.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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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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A Sherlock Holmes Alphabet of Cases, Volume 2 by Roger Riccard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1. The Adventure of the Fool and His Money - December 1881 Warson is invited by an old comrade to Falgreen Castle to help discover buried treasure
2. The case of the Gunsmith of Sherwood - 1895. Gunsmith George Burton has been kidnapped and fored to do work for 'Colonel White.'
3. The Mysterious Horseman - colonel Ross's new partner, Jim Reese, believes his life is in danger
4. The Adventure of the Italian Gourmet - restaurant reviewer is murdered after posting a scathing review.
5. The Judgment of Doctor Watson -1905 Watson must go into hiding as a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Entertaining short stories

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Murder on Platform Four by Irina Shapiro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1859. Inspector Sebastian Bell has arranged to meet his brother at Paddington Station unfortunately he is directed towards the body of a female, stabbed and place in a trunk, ready to board a train. But who is she and why was she killed. He investigates with the help of Gemma Tate.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of varied and likeable 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 Ely Testament by Philip Gooden
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

When a partner in rome Ansell's die he is sent to Ely to search for his will. Coincidentally wife wife is asked to write a piece about Cambridge. Soon they come across a murder with a group of suspects but who will find the murderer.
An enjoyable mystery

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I Could Murder Her by E.C.R. Lorac
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Both families of Mrs Muriel Farrington live in the house that belongs to her. Each with their own floor. But who is the guilty party when she is found dead. Detective Macdonald investigates
An entertaining mystery
AKA Death Of a Martinet
Originally published in 1941

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Wildcard by Gail Meath
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1923 Arriving at their honeymoon hotel the Diamonds find a skeleton in their bedroom. What is the connection to the events from 1913 and their good friend Orin.
An enjoyable mystery

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Accident by Design by E.C.R. Lorac
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gerald Vanstead is the surviving son and heir to Templedean, home of his father Sir Charles and sister Judith. He and his wife are not liked and few mourn their death in a car accident. When another death occurs Macdonald of Scotland Yard is brought in to investigate both events.
An entertaining mystery
Originally published in 1951

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Vulcan's Heart by Josepha Sherman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ambassador Spock is on a secret mission to Romulus where he becomes embroiled in a mission with old foe Commander Charvanek.
An entertaining re-read.

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Anne de Bourgh's Best Friend: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Shana Granderson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice prequel/variation ten year old Elizabeth Bennet witnesses a carriage crash. Her quick thanking saves the lives of Sir Lewis de Bourgh and his sickly daughter Anne. From that day a very close friendship exists between the two girls, and the rest of the loving Bennet family. How will this affect all their future lives.
An entertaining story. An enjoyable re-read.

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Heirs and Assigns by Marjorie Eccles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

November 1928. Wealthy widower, Penrose Llewellyn of Bryn Glas, Hinton Wyering, announces he is to remarry and the next morning he is found dead. DI Herbert Reardon is sent to investigate.
An entertaining historical mystery

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A Devil's Share : A DCI Bone Scottish Crime Thriller by T.G. Reid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Glendurie distillery and guide Hamish Durie is killed at the end of the whisky tasting tour. But why has another employee gone missing, and others acting suspiciously.
An entertaining and well-written modern Scottish mystery. Another enjoyable story in this series with its likeable characters.

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