Murder at the Mortuary by Lee Strauss
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1924 A series of undocumented corpses arrive at the mortuary. Including Angus Green, friend of Felicity Gold. Lady Gold and inspector Reed investigate.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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The Creak on the Stairs by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Iceland 2017 The body of pilot, Elisabet Holludottir is discovered on the shore near the Akranes lighthouse. Horour and his team investigate.
An entertaining modern mystery

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A Fatal Affair by Faith Martin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1962 Middle Fenton May Day. The may queen, 17 year old Iris Carmody is discovered dead,tied to the maypole. A week later, the son of Superintendent Finch, David and boyfriend of Iris is found, hanging in a barn. Finch asks Ryder and Loveday to investigate alongside the police.
An entertaining mystery

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An Overdue Apology: A Short Story based on Pride and Prejudice by Melissa Anne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice short story where the day after his proposal at Hunsford and Elizabeth reading his letter they meet again. How will this affect the future.
An enjoyable and well-written story

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Tarleton’s Coffer by Harriet Smart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

December 1842. Carswell and Vernon investigate the death of bookseller Arthur Tarleton. The main suspects seems to be the mjssing adopted son, Martin Scoles, but where is he. Where did the very expensive and ancient books come from. But Martin is not the only missing person.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Enter a Murderer by Ngaio Marsh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Detective Alleyn and journalist Nigel Bathgate are attending the thestre. During the play a prop gun fires a real bullet and an actor dies. But who replaced the dummy bullets and why.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Sudden Acquisitions: A sequel to Pride and Prejudice by Louise Birkett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride & Prejuice sequel, seven years have passed and Mary is the only unmarried Bennet left at home. This has resulted in an improvement in her character with the help of her elder sisters and father. Then the Bennets and the other family members are invited to Pemberley for the Christmas season. Can this visit give Mary the chance to do something that none of her sisters have yet to do.
A really delightful story, well-written, and I couldn't wait to get to the end to see how events would unfold.
Another re-read, again and again.

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A Surprise Engagement: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So what is happening at Longbourn with Jane. Why is the Colonel suspicious. Can Georgiana have her hearts desire. The conclusion of this series brings some answers.
Another enjoyable story to end this lovely series.

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A Visit to Scotland: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story continues as Wickham and Anne de Bourgh elope to Scotland. Can Fitzwilliam or Darcy prevent the event. And what of the Bingleys. Will Lady Catherine welcome her daughter back.
A really enjoyable story, so easy to read. I look forward to reading the next book

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A Visit to Scotland: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story continues as Wickham and Anne de Bourgh elope to Scotland. Can Fitzwilliam or Darcy prevent the event. And what of the Bingleys. Will Lady Catherine welcome her daughter back.
A really enjoyable story, so easy to read. I look forward to reading the next book

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Courting Danger by J.G. Harlond
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1943 Cornwall. DS Robbins is sent out to the moors as the body of the local doctor has been discovered. Initially thought to be a suicide. Is there a connection to a criminal gang in the area. Then there is another death.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Murder at the Manor: Country House Mysteries by Martin Edwards
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1. The Copper Beeches - A.C. Doyle - Violet Hunter, governess, needs Holmes opinion on whether she should accept a position.
2. The Problem of Deadwood Hall - D. Donovan - Two deaths, by an unknown poison, two years apart. By whom and why.
3. Gentlemen and Players - E.W. Horning - Can Raffles succeed in his plan.
4. The Well - W.W. Jacobs- What happens when Carr tries to blackmail his cousin, Benson.
5. The White Pillars Murder - G.K. Chesterton - who did kill Melchior Morse.
6. The Secret of Dunstan's Tower - E. Bramah - Blind detective Carrados investigates the curse at the tower from 1662.
7. The Manor House Mystery - J.S. Fletcher - By whom and why was Walshawe poisoned.
8. The Message on the Sun-dial - J.J. Bell - An indebt cousin meets his wealthy cousin at the sundial.
9. The Horror at Staveley Grange - Sapper - Can private detective Ronald Standish find the murderer.
10. The Mystery of Horne's Copse - A.Berkeley - 1931 twice now Hugh Chappell has discovered his cousin's body in Horne's Copse, and the body disappears. Then he is found dead. Roger Sheringham investigates
11. The Perfect Plan - J. Hilton - Secretary Scarsdale plans the perfect murder of his boss.
12. The Same To Us - M. Allingham - Mrs Molesworth 'sweekend party includes the famous Dr Koo Fin. But who steals her diamonds.
13. The Murder at the Towers - E.V. Knot - Amateur detective Bletherby Marge is asked to solve the murder of unlikeable Ponderby-Wilkins.
14. An Unlocked Window - E.L. White - A person is killing nurses.
15. The Long Shot - N. Blake - Who killed Musbury.
16. Weekend at Wapentake - M. Gilbert - Who will inherit what.
An entertaining set of short stories.


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A Husband's Love: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The story concludes as the Colonel receives news of his elder brothers' death. Now he is the Earl. But will everyone get the happy ending they deserve.
An entertaining variation.

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A Cousin's Courage: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The story continues as Jane Bennet takes some foolish action, while Georgiana Darcy, Colonel Fitzwilliam and Bingley come to the rescue. But are they in time.
Enjoyable story.

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The Missing Schoolgirls: A 1930s detective mystery by Peter Zander-Howell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1938. DCI Adair and his team investigate when two fourteen year old schoolgirls, daughters of very wealthy parents, go missing from Willowbank School.
An entertaining police procedural mystery

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War Dragons by L.A. Graf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

On meeting Captain Hikaru Sulu, new commander of the U.S.S. Excelsior, Captain Kirk takes him to the Captain's Table where he relates his crew's first meeting with the saurian race the Nykkus and Anjiri. Then Sulu relates his interactions with them.
An entertaining re-read

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An Aunt's Assistance: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This Pride and Prejudice variation continues with Elizabeth and Mary staying at the Gardiners and hoping to reunite Bingley with Jane. Enter Colonel Fitzwilliam.
An entertaining story.

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A Friend's Betrayal: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This Pride and Prejudice variation continues with Mr Collins arriving at Longbourn, and the Netherfield party making arrangements to leave the area.
An entertaining read

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Crime in the Gallery by Catherine Moloney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Curator Helen Melville, is employed by the Bromsgrove Art Gallery. Did her secret research mean she had to die. But she is only the first death. DI Markham and his team investigate.
An enjoyable modern mystery

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The Thirteenth Apostle: A killer seeks salvation on the streets of London... by Rose M Cullen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1793 While coping with the demands from the Prince Regent, Sheridan is helping Constable Nicholls uncover aerial killer.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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One Last Chance: to begin again by A.L. Ward
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where on the way back from Hunsford to London, Darcy arrives in Meryton months earlier. He is back at his arrival at Netherfield. How will the past evebts impact on his behaviour and the Bennet family especially.
An entertaining and well-written variation

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A Sister's Fault: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Jane Bennet decides to fake her illness so she can stay at Netherfield. But then Elizabeth falls ill. Is Elizabeth illness also faking, Darcy is undecided.
An entertaining story, which continues in Book 2

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Private Lives by J.G. Harlond
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1942 Bideford Due to the war DS Edgar (Bob) Robbins has been brought out of retirement to once again join the police force. While on holiday, walking a coastal path he hears shots and notices an incident, involving two men. The elder man looking injured but his help is not welcome. Then later while investigating at the Hentree Farm he hears a pistol shot and discovers the body of the young man. Soon due to local police shortages, Robbins is seconded to the area and is in charge of the investigations. He recruits his constable Laurie Oliver to help. While on the case he is staying at the Peony Villas, where he is sure that there is a mystery to be solved there.
An enjoyable historical well-written mystery with a couple of likeable main characters

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What Truth Reveals: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Katelyn Rae
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where Colonel Fitzwilliam is held captive in Scotland. Then Mary Bennet is abducted, but why and by whom. Together they must try and escape. Meanwhile in Meryton what can Darcy and Elizabeth do.
A delightful and well-written story.

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

Arthur Coe, collector, is found dead in his bedroom, in a locked bedroom. Vance is convinced that it is murder. But what of the second death and the attack in the house on a stranger's dog.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Suitably Wed: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story continues with Darcy and Elizabeth and their convenient marriage. Will either be able to tell the other of their true feelings. But what of Anne de Bourgh and her secrets. Caroline is still the same, basically just concerned with herself.
An enjoyable re-read

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The Austen Intrigue by Julia Golding
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1812 Henry Austen employs Dora and Jacob to investigate the murder of associates the D'Antraigues by his valet, and his subsequent suicide. As he is concerned the connection may affect his Bank's financial performance. But he wants his sister Jane to be involved, but events become dangerous as it seems to concern national security.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of likeable and interesting 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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Silent Nights: Christmas Mysteries by Martin Edwards
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1. The Blue Carbuncle - 1892 - A.C. Doyle - How did Lady Morcar's stolen carbuncle end up inside a goose. And by whom.
2. Parlour Tricks - 1930 - R. Plummer - Can the stolen money been found.
3. A Happy Solution - 1916 - Who stole the cheque.
4. The Flying Stars - G.K. Chesterton - Flambeau and three large diamonds.
5. Stuffing - E. Wallace - What will be discovered in the turkey
6. The Unknown Murderer - H.C. Bailey - Can Reginald Fortune discover the guilty party of two deaths and one attempted murder.
7. The Absconding Treasurer - J.J. Farjeon- The money and the treasurer of the Club have gone missing.
8. The Necklace of Pearls - D.L. Sayers - Lord Peter Wimsey uncovers the pearl necklace thief.
9. The Case is Altered - M. Allingham - Albert Campion saves a man from blackmail.
10. Waxworks - E.L. white - Can reporter Sonia be the first person to survive a night at the Waxworks museum.
11. Cambric Tea -M. Bowen- Dr Holroyd's patient believes his wife is poisoning him.
12. The Chinese Apple - J. Shearing - Returning to London Isabelle Crosland is confronted with a murder.
13. A Problem in White - N. Blake - A train, a blizzard and a death.
14. The Name on the Window - E Crispin- Fin Gervase finds the murderer after a locked room death.
15. Beef for Christmas - L. Bruce. Sergeant Beef finds the murderer.
Enjoyable short stories


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Murder at Midwinter Farm by Helena Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

December 1937. The Bryants become involved in another investigation when the body of a man who disappeared ten years ago is discovered at the newly purchased home, Midwinter Farm, of their friends. But what of the spate of robberies that also occurred ten years ago, coincidence?
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of 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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VENGEANCE PART I: A PRIDE AND PREJUDICE VARIATION BROTHERS OF BLOOD AND BONE NOVEL by Selene L. Garrou
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where can the Bennet family change their ways. Well maybe most of them. So what will be the result, but who is out to destroy Darcy via Elizabeth and will they succeed. It would seem that virtually everyone is out for vengeance against everyone else.
An entertaining story which does need a little proofreading.
Look forward to Part 2

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Fallen into the Pit by Ellis Peters
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Comerford. Why was ex-pow Helmut Schauffler attacked and killed. Sergeant Felse investigates, though it seems that his son Dominic found some of the clues to the murderer. Then there is another death.
an enjoyable mystery
First published in 1951

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The Poisoned Quill by Karen Charlton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1814 Lavender is sent to Ealing when the vicar's wife wealthy Clara Langford is discovered dead, poisoned. Fortunately for him his family is holidaying in the area, not that far from the Woods family. So Ned woods soon joins the investigation.
An entertaining historical mystery

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The Case of the Cackling Crocodile by Sean McLachlan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

November 1921 When Wall is told of the death of an Italian scholar in the Fayoum region he and his friends decide to journey there and investigate.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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All The Dead Poets by Douglas Lindsay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

At an environmental conference the Scottish National poet is found dead. High up a decision is made to keep the death quiet, but DI Buchan and his team investigate. Then there is another death.
An entertaining modern mystery though there is a fair bit of swearing.

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Brotherhood of Death: An 18th century physician is caught up in a murder mystery... by Stephen Taylor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1795. When several cabinet members have been killed, Augustus Swift is brought in initially by the Home Office to determine which poisons have been used.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable characters. A good start to this new series.

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Death of a Stranger by John Pilkington
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1594. Paulo Brisco, perfumer and money lender is brutally murdered in his shop. Constable for the parish of Spitalfields, Matthew Cutler investigates. But the more he investigates the more dangerous and complicated it becomes.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of likeable and interesting characters. A good start to this new series.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Emma’s Dragon: London and Pemberley by M. Verant
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The story continues in this Pride and Prejudice sequel where Emma, as usual is quite annoying finds her dragon has been taken already. How will this affect the war and disruption within Britain. Will Mary Bennet and Georgiana Darcy (horrible pairing) music help.
Ignoring the unliked pairing it is an enjoyable story but I only reading the book because of part three to come.

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The Numbered Murders: A 1939 mystery by Peter Zander-Howell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

July 1939. Why have four seemingly unrelated men been murdered. DCI David Adair investigates.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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The Ultimate Collection of Victor L. Whitechurch. Novels and Short Stories. Illustrated: The Crime at Diana’s Pool, Shot on the Downs, The Canon in Residence, ... Case, Murder At The College and others by Victor L. Whitechurch
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Other Short Stories plus
1. The Mystery of the Boat Express - A passenger is killed in a locked carriage while alone.
2. how the Express was Saved - how is a case of sabotage stopped
3. A case of signalling - Morse code stops a burglary
4. Winning the Race - Can aGerman envoy be delayed
5. The Strikes - an they stop a train full of soldiers
6. The Ruse that succeeded - a need to escape from England
7. And other Railway stories
Entertaining railway stories

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Moonshine and Mercury by Harriet Smart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

September 1842 The remains of Captain Carrington, owner of the Hydropathic Institute in Stanegate, is discovered dead in the leopards cage in the Askham Menagerie. Captain Vernon and Dr Carwell are sent to investigate.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Enterprise by Michael Jan Friedman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story concludes as Kirk discovers the secret the Federation has kept from his time on The Republic.
An entertaining re-read

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The Queen Who Came in from the Cold: Her Majesty The Queen Investigates by S.J. Bennett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1961 It all starts when a passenger on the Royal Train believes she has seen a murder. Is it the missing photographer Pavel Michalowski. If so why has he been killed and by whom. What was he involved in. Joan McGraw, and Queen Elizabeth become involved and decide to investigate.
An entertaining and well-written mystery thriller with its cast of varied and interesting characters.
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Drawing Mr. Darcy Duology by Melanie Rachel
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where the two Drawing Mr Darcy books - Sketching His Character and A Faithful Portrait are published as one. Previously both books read separately. A pity there was not more about Mary Bennet and her pairing.

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See, Hear, Speak No Evil, Mr. Darcy: A Collection of Pride and Prejudice Vagaries by Kimbelle Pease
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Three stories, concerning what would be the result if Georgiana Darcy arrived at Netherfield with her brother.
Enjoyable and well-written stories though no favourite pairings.

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Clubbed to Death by Ruth Dudley Edwards
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

At the gentleman club, ffeatherstonehaughs, did the club secretary Trueman committ suicide. Robert Amiss is sent in undercover as a waiter. Then there is another death.
An enjoyable modern mystery

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The Case of the Disappearing Dervish by Sean McLachlan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

September 1921. Moustafa has been informed that his cousin Abdallahi has gone missing after killing a religious dervish. With Wall and Faisal they journey to his birthplace of Danjarab to investigate.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery

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