Colour Scheme by Ngaio Marsh
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1943 Wai-ata-tapu. Is there a national spy hiding undercover at the mudbath resort. Alleyn is sent to investigate. Not really any likeable characters, and it takes awhile for a death to occur.
Overall an enjoyable read

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Mosaic by Jeri Taylor
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Captain Kathryn Janeway andher crew of the Starship Voyager are travelling through Kazon territory and facing battle as the Away team is trapped on the nearby planet. While Janeway recollects moments of her life which made her the captain she is.
An entertaining re-read


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Marked Men by Chris Simms
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Given seventeen years of a prison sentence for murder, now 34 year old Jordan Hughes wants revenge on the other gang members who all lied in court and blamed him, wrongly, for the death of the homeless person. How many will die. The SCU investigate.
An entertaining modern mystery

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The Dead Dance at Dawn by J.L. Buck
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

England, 1814. Lucien, Viscount Ware and Lady Anne while honeymooning at his country estate in Lincolnshire the body of a young woman is discovered. Constable Willis asks for Lucien's assistance. Meanwhile a Bow Street Runner arrives looking for an escaped mass murderer from
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable and interesting characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
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The Man Who Knew How by Dorothy L. Sayers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While on a train journey another passenger talks to E. Pender about how easy it is to murder without getting caught.
Enjoyable short story

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The Moving Toyshop by Edmund Crispin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1938 Richard Cadogan Oxford holiday starts off badly when he discovers a body upstairs to a toyshop, and is attacked and locked away. On his escape he finds the toyshop has disappeared and so contacts Professor Fen for help.
An enjoyable histrical mystery
First published in 1946

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Silver Buckles: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Grace Gibson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride & Prejudice variation Darcy insults Elizabeth at the Meryton Assembly, but her response intrigues him enough to ask for a dance. The resulting conversation changes their response to each other. But can this result in happy ending for anyone.
An entertaining well-written variation with likeable pairings, just a pity there was not more of other pairings.

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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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May The Rain Fall Softly On Your Fields by Elin Eriksen
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

"What if Elizabeth had brown eyes while Mr and Mrs Bennet had blue..." This is genetically possible so I don't understand the point of the statement.
A Pride & Prejudice variation starting after the Pemberley visit by the Gardiners and Elizabeth. I found Darcy annoying with his interference in other’s people's marriages. For me too much about the Darcy marriage and not enough about the other more interesting characters.
Though I liked the ending a lot, anther re-read.
Overall an enjoyable story

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Sherlock Holmes: The Breath of God by Guy Adams
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1899, Holmes with Watson team up with Thomas Carnacki and Aleister Crowley to fight the supernatural.
An enjoyable story

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The Cabinet of Curiosities by Douglas Lindsay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

November 1954. Sir Henry Fox-Strangway has invited twelve people to Dartstone Manor including two private detectives, to view his cabinet of artifacts. By morning he is dead in a locked room and the most expensive item stolen.
An entertaining historical mystery with its interesting characters. A good start to this new series.

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The Murder Book by Jane A. Adams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1928 DCI Henry Johnstone and DS Mickey Hitchens are called to Lincolnshire to investigate a triple murder. Three bodies have been found newly buried in a garden. But soon there will be another death.
An entertaining historical mystery. A good start to this series

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The Gravesend Murder by Lana Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1884. Detective Henry Field is sent to Gravesend to investigate the death of shop owner Benjamin Norris. A man he had only recently interviewed concerning the death of Mr Greystone over a year ago.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Murder at Cirey by Cheryl Sawyer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1735 Cirey. Military policeman Victor Constant Investigates the death of a Damien Moiron, secretary. But why and by whom was he murdered.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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A Jury of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mr John Wright is found hanged. But my whom and why, and who will discover the truth.
Enjoyable short story
First published in 1917

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Divided Loyalties by Steven Veerapen
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1570 Amy and Jack Cole sometime employee's of Walsingham are sent on different mission. But are they connected to finding out what and who are The Diamond League
An enjoyable spy thriller

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

A Pride and Prejudice variation where Thomas Bennet of Longbourn has a younger brother, but they fall out over their love for Frances Gardiner. James left to live in America, marry and have 3 children. Finally Thomas Bennet wakes up to the realisation that he is a bad husband and even worse a bad father. How will all the Bennet lives be changed.
An entertaining story

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The Missing Dead by J.M. Dalgliesh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Skye. The police are called to the Ashaig cemetery because of a desecrated grave. But this is only the first, all were the crew of a fishing vessel which encountered an abandoned yacht eighteen years ago.
But the skipper’s widow, is discovered murdered. What did really happen 18 years ago. DI 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 voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own

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The Vanishing Act by A.G. Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Beaumont Hotel, in several days will host the wedding of the owner's son, Tom Beaumont. Staying there is magician Harry Bolt, with his wife Helena, employed to do a hotel assessment before the hotel inspector arrives. But he is already in the hotel and is soon found murdered in his locked hotel room.
An enjyable modern mystery

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Christmas in Kent: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mr Bennet decides to accept Mr Collins invitation of Christmas at the parsonage. But who will be visiting Rosings and what will be the consequences
An enjoyable story

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Loose Tongues: A dark and tense detective thriller with a nail-biting finish by Chris Simms
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It's DC Sean Blake first day at the SCU. Soon a series of murdered woman will be discovered. But why and by whom.
An entertaining modern mystery. A good start to this new series

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An Unlamented Death by William Savage
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1792 when Dr Bascom visited the Gressington churchyard he comes across a body, that of archdeacon Ross. He is not convinced that the ruling of the coroner is correct, and so spends sometime asking questions.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery. A good start to this new series

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Flowers for the Judge by Margery Allingham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1931 One of the directors at the Barnabus Publishing house, friends of Campion, is discovered dead after been missing for four days. Another director is accused of his murder. But is it the right person. Campion believes not.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Case with No Conclusion: A Sgt. Beef Mystery by Leo Bruce
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Peter Ferrers employs Sergeant Beef, p.i. to prove that his brother Stewart is innocent of the murder of Dr Benson, that he has been arrested for.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Morning Mist: A Nature's Fury and Delights Novelette by Leenie Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Sense and Sensibility variation where the Dashwoods have newly arrived at Barton Cottage and Marianne meets a stranger - Colonal Brandon, while walking in the morning mist.
An enjoyable story

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Spotlight by Patricia Wentworth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gregory Porlock is holding a house party. But with each guest he has a hold over them. But the blackmailing host is soon found dead.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Murder on Devil’s Ridge by Irina Shapiro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Inspector Sebastian Bell and his new wife Nurse Gemma Bell, are visiting his family in Suffolk when the body of young Cynthia Ravenel, oldest daughter of the Viscount is discovered. They are employed to investigate.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable and interesting 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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Costly Lies by Chris Collett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While acting DI Vicky Jesson and her team are investing the death of wine merchant Alan Gillespie, on sickness leave DCI Tom Mariner has been asked to look into the death of 84 year old Dorothy Baxter.
An entertaining modern mystery

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In the Beginning by P.F. Ford
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

2005 DS Cormac is called to investigate a reported disturbance at a house and discovers a female body. DI James is in charge of the investigate and presumes to known who the guilty party is.
An enjoyable modern mystery

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Christmas at Pemberley by S.R. Bays
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice Sequel where ten years have passed and four of the Bennet daughters have married. While Georgiana and Mary are on there music tour Mr Bennet is close to death. With Caroline Bingley also unmarried, what will occur when Bennet dies.
An entertaining story

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A Lifetime of Regrets - A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Lorena DiChiara
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation the result in Ramsgate changes several peoples lives. But what changes when one of the Bennets die.
A revised and longer version
An entertaining story

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The Cherkley Court Conundrum: An unputdownable 1920s historical mystery by Benedict Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1929. An ex-girlfriend, Nerea Barriuso, of Marius Quin needs his help. A devoted maid has been brutally attacked, and a jewellery box stolen, while the head gardener, has disappeared from the estate of Lord Sheridan. Quin and Lady Bella, arrive at Cherkley Court. Also there is friend Detective Inspector Valentine Lovebrook. But it soon turns into a murder investigation.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable and interesting main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series
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The Contraband Killings by Lucienne Boyce
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1799 Principal bow Street runner Foster with constable Evans is sent to Anglesey to collect a smuggler but all doesn't go to plan and murders occur.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Meet Me at Oakham Mount by Melanie Schertz
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where Darcy falls for Elizabeth Bennet at the Meryton Assembly and they begin a courtship. And Elizabeth is just so wonderful. Unfortunately other people conspire to tear them apart.
An enjoyable re-read

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Mr. Darcy's Impulsive Moment: A Pride & Prejudice Novel Variation by Zoe Burton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice Variation Caroline Bingley has ruined herself and has been sent away by the family. At Netherfield Bingley's guests are the Hursts, Darcy and Albert Madison. On hearing that Elizabeth Bennet will marry Mr Collins, Darcy acts impulsively. How will both these events affect the neighbourhood families.
An entertaining and well-written variation.

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Star Trek: Avenger by William Shatner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An enjoyable re-read

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The Mudlark Murders by Lana Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1883. Why are orphan mudlack children being poisoned and dying. Inspector Henry Field Investigates this unofficial case helped by Mrs Amelia Greystone.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Fanny, A Mansfield Park Story by Amelia Marie Logan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Mansfield Park variation where Tom Bertram does not recover from his illness, and Mrs Maria Rushworth does not run away with Crawford. How will this affect both families.
An entertaining variation.
(A better ending then the original)

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Dirt Road Dead by T.G. Reid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In Hangman's Gorge, two teenagers are on a joy ride but only one will survive, just. Is there a connection to another murder of five years ago. Then another teenage is killed while on his bike.
An enjoyable modern mystery

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The House on Tollard Ridge: A Dr Priestley Detective Novel by John Rhode
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Samuel Barton of Tollard Ridge is found murdered in his home. Superintendent King Investigates and quickly surmises the guilty party. Is he right. Dr Priestley wonders.
An enjoyabe historical mystery
Originally published in 1929

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The Penguin Pool Murder by Stuart Palmer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1929. Hildegarde Withers while overseeing a school trip at the New York Aquarium discovers the body of stockbroker Gerald Lester in the Penguin pool. Inspector Oscar Piper Investigates with her help.
An entertaining historical mystery
Originally published in 1931

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His London Shame by Jessie Michaels
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The first of a Pride and Prejudice trilogy. After meeting Jane Bennet at the Bingleys (minus Charles Bingley) Darcy realises he has wronged Jane, but how can he atone for his past actions and change Elizabeth's view of him. Soon Elizabeth joins the Gardiner household.
An enjoyable and well-written variation.
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The Player in the Game: Book 3 The Alexander Wolfe Series by Karen Baugh Menuhin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

London, February 1925 Conrad Penhaligon, professional gambler, needs the helpof Wolfe. A debt has been called in. He is concerned that murder might occur. Seven people have been invited to a roulette game hosted by an actor. But before then the murders start.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery

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Sherlock Holmes and the Aeronauts by Linda Stratmann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1879. Holmes and Stamford are called in to investigate when mathematics tutor,Aubrey Soames, is killed. Were both accidents or attempted and completed murder.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Latter End by Patricia Wentworth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Latter End Manor. Having failed with one Latter, Lois Doubleday (37) married the wealthy Jimmy Latter (51). But she becomes convinced that someone is poisoning her. Unfortunately she is disliked among the household. Then she is killed. The police and Miss Silver investigate. But who will solve the crime.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Universal Truth by A.R. Farina
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This Pride and Prejudice variation is set initially in 1989 Meryton, Connecticut. 17 year old Mary Bennet, is quiet, bookish, but also very intelligent and is close to her Father and Aunt Phillips rather than her overly dramatic mother. Will she be able to break away from the future her family expect of her. Can she accept her family are holding her back. Will she be stubborn enough to walk away.
An entertaining and well-written different variation which concentrates on Mary.
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Pilgrim's Rest by Patricia Wentworth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Pilgrim's Rest, occupied by the Pilgrims for generations and home to suspicious deaths. It seems that as soon as the owner wishes to sell, they die. Is it the curse. Miss Silver is asked by the current owner, Major Roger Pilgrim, to investigate as he believes someone is trying to kill him.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Ladybird Ladybird: A Woodstock, Oxfordshire Cozy Mystery by A.G. Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Woodstock, 1950. A workshop is set ablaze, ruled arson, but a female body is found inside that of a young widow. Inspector Wallace investigates but Nestor Croft decides to ask questions.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Darcy's Happy Compromise: A Pride & Prejudice Novel Variation by Zoe Burton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Elizabeth is accidently compromised, when fleeing from overhearing a conversation at Lucas Lodge, by Darcy. Resulting in putting her life in danger. But it is not Jane that supports Elizabeth but Mary. Can both these Bennet daughters have a happy ending.
An entertaining variation. Another re-read.

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Colonel Fitzwilliam Takes Charge: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Shana Granderson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Colonel Fitzwilliam decides to take charge because of the behaviour of various people including the Bennets. How will this affect all their futures.
A delightful and entertaining well-written story with its cast of likeable and varied characters, and I loved all the pairings. Another re-read due to the lack of Colonel and Mary stories.

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