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

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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.
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.
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