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.
I received a free copy of this book from the author via BooksFunnel and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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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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Of Darkness and Light by Heidi Eljarbo
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Oslo 1944 the Germans are the occupied force in Norway. Art shop assistant Soli Hansen by accident discovers a Caravaggio painting. Wanted by several people. What can she do to save it.
An enjoyable story

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The Jubilee Plot by David Field
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1897 The Home Secretary reinstates Inspector Enright as he needs him to assess the threaten against the Queen, as he believes that some policeman have been compromised or corrupted against the ruling class.
An entertaining mystery

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Shot on the Downs by Victor L. Whitechurch
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Joseph Blake is shot dead as he walked over the downs on his way home. A few minutes later he is robbed. Chief Constable of Downshire, Colonel Chadlington and his team investigate
An entertining historical mystery
Originally published in 1927

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The Price of the Phoenix by Myrna Culbreath
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Captain Kirk died as he rescued people from a burning building on a freeport planet near Romulan space. Then they are faced with Omne.
An enjoyable re-read
Star Trek Adventures 2

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Elizabeth Bennet's Gallant Suitor: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary by Regina Jeffers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation can Elizabeth Bennet and Darcy prevent the arranged marriage instigated by Sir Wesley Belwood between his nephew Colonel Fitzwilliam and his granddaughter Jane Belwood previously known as Bennet. A daughter from Mrs Bennet's first marriage. Do either Jane and the Colonel want the marriage or are there other options.
An entertaining and well-written story which thankfully other Bennet daughters stories were also told not just Elizabeth's. Though I would have prefered more time spent with Mary and possibly Jane.
A re-read. Again

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The War Terror by Arthur B. Reeve
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A collection of little mysteries, several chaptrs each. Enjoyable.
Originally published in 1915

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Pride & Prejudice & Potions: Prequel Story by Laura M. Drake
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A modern Pride and Prejudice magic variation where Georgiana Darcy is hosting an All Hallows Eve Ball when a man is killed. But he is only the first. Unfortunately for Georgiana Wickham, a man she loves, is a suspect.
An enjoyable story

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Shadows beneath Rosings: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Harriet Knowles
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where Elizabeth Bennet is visiting the Husford parsonage and Charlotte Collins. One day she is invited to tea at Rosings by Anne de bourgh. But then she disappears.
An enjoyable story

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Sanditon Sirens: A Sanditon Regency romance retelling by Eloise Arden
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Charlotte Heywood arrives at Sanditon to act as a companion to the Parker family only to rescue a selkie. If he is not returned Sanditon will be destroyed. But there are complications.
An enjoyable story

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The Case of the Shifting Sarcophagus by Sean McLachlan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1919 Cairo. A sarcophagus is delivered during the night to Wall's shop, containing the body of ex-Parisian policeman Alexander Legrand. Delivery by a new gang bent on taking over the others, known as the Apaches. Both Moustafa and Faisal have their own problems to contend with.
An entertaining historical mystery

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The Mercy Killings by David Field
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

London and Essex, 1896. The Enrights discover a series of discovers of dead infant babies. All killed. They investiagte.
An interesting historical mystery


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The Tangier Tajine by Jack Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1921. Aunt Agatha is on the run from the Moroccan police with two friends, Joslyn and Betty, and needs the help of Kit, with Mary and Harry. But their situation only get worse.
An entertaining historical mystery


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Searching for Elizabeth: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Cathleen Earle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A pride and prejudice variation where Elizabeth is banished from Longbourn for refusing Collins and ordered to stay with her Aunt Phillips. But Elizabeth goes to live in her secret cottage, only known to Mary. Will Darcy be able to find her.
An entertaining and well-written story

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Dead Man Walking by J.F. Straker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Three men believe they have performed the perfect crime, a bank raid. But they were wrong. Superintendent Sherrey with sergeants Inch and Nicodemus investigate. But there is more to the crime then they thought.
An entertaining 1960s mystery
Originally published in 1968

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Secrets Across the Sea: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Katelyn Rae
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where when their parents are killed in 1807, the Darcys offspring of Fitzwilliam, Georgina and Catherine leave Boston and travel to England where they are met by prejudice. Meanwhile in 1808 Mrs Bennet dies also in an accident and it is left to the five daughters to run Longbourn. What secrets did the Bennets keep from the daughters. Might a invitation to a Christmas house party reveal all and give the 3 eldest daughters happy ending.
An entertaining and well-written story

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The Heart of a Finch: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary by Grandy Eden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and prejudice variation which follows the life of Asher Barlow of Barlow Manor. How did he become the man he is, and what will happen when his life interacts with Wickham, Colonel Fitzwilliam and Darcy.
An enjoyable sstory

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Without a Leg To Stand On: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary by Grandy Eden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, Darcy, Fitzwilliam and Wickham are close friends. While a young boy Wickham breaks his leg. How does this affect all three and their futures and family. Who is Barlow, a killer, spy or double agent.
An entertaining story

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The Dead Hath No Fury by J.L. Buck
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1814 Lucien, Viscount Ware Investigates the death of bookish Graham, Lord Audley. Half-brother to friend and fellow spy Andrew Sherbourne. Killed in a carriage accident, or was it murder. Lady Anne Ashburn and Mrs Wycliffe arrive at Audley Manor to aid the widow, Lady Phoebe, in particular from her own family.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable main characters. Aided by a cast of varied characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksirens and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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A Sherlock Holmes Alphabet of Cases: Volume 3 by Roger Riccard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1. The Kaiser Role - 1895 Continues ON from The Gunsmith of Sherwood.
2. The Trinity Leprechaun - 1894 a Leprechaun has been leaving shoes at Trinity College.
3. The Monique Mystery - 1881 Mrs Cecil Forester's solicitors husband has gone missing.
4. The Notable Musician - 1901 sausage approaches Holmes as his sousaphones have gone missing
5. The Origami Mystery - 1881 An ex-sailor is interested in a friends origami collection.
Entertaining short stories

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Darcy's Spell-Short Story by Reut Barak
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

A Pride and prejudice short story where with the Hunsford proposal Elizabeth says yes because of Darcy’s magic.

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The Skeleton in the Rose Bed by Alys Clare
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1882 Lily and Felix have a new case, as the three Fetterplace siblings of Tower Hill inform them that they have discovered a skeleton in their rose bed and want to determine who it is. Meanwhile Felix is attacked while investigating. But it seems a serial killer may be lurking close by.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery. With its likeable and interesting main characters supported by a cast of amiable people.
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The Ghosts of Ardenthwaite by Harriet Smart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

April 1841. The tenant at Ardenthwaite insists that the house owned by Felix Carswell is haunted. His family have left because of their fear. Then there is the case of the man, beaten to death and one man's confession. Carswell and Major Vernon investigate
An entertaining historical mystery

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A Most Iniquitous Affair: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Mary Alice Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where as in Canon Bennet is totally useless and lazy. Again totally unlikeable as his irrational wife. But then the Bingley party arrives at Netherfield and Mrs Bennet decides who will marry whom. Can either or both of Jane and Bingley grow a spine.
An entertaining story.

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Death of a Governess: Riley Rochester Investigates by Wendy Soliman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Summer 1876. DCI Lord Riley Rochester and team investigate the death of a governess, Miss Carol Porter. She was discovered in the garden of her employers, the Hightowers. But their investigation leads them to disturbing revelations.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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The Bluebeard Club by Jack Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1921. The Astons are on the finally leg of their honeymoon, arriving in Monte Carlo only to discover Aunt Agatha acting as a dealer in a casino. Prince Albert had asked them to investigate suspicious activity in the casino. But soon their is a death.
An entertaining historical mystery

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The Daring Miss Darcy by Adele Clee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It's taken 8 years for Ross Sandford to discover his lost love, Estelle Darcy, and then only by accident. There are obstacles in the way of them uniting including her not waiting for explanations but jumping to conclusions.
An enjoyable romance/mystery

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Brighton & Betrayal: A Pride & Prejudice Regency romance retelling by Eloise Arden
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation 1813. Elizaeth Bennet has been sent on a mission to Brighton to uncover a possible smugglers ring. There she meets Mr Darcy for the first time. Is he there to help or hinder, is he an innocent party.
An enjoyable variation.

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Follow The Drum: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Barry S. Richman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation. 1781 Captain Thomas Bennet aka Paradox is recruited for undercover work during the war. His reward is a knighthood and the ownership of Longbourn. Years later he is happily married with three daughters. Unfortunately Mary's appearance causes problems within the family and the community. How will this affect the family and herself. What of bennet's past.
A well-written and entertaining story, an enjoyable re-read.

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