Twelve Dates with Gentlemen Friends: A Modern Pride and Prejudice Reimagining by Kimbelle Pease
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A modern day variation of Pride and Prejudice. Various Kappa mothers have named their offspring after characters in The Novel and have for years tried to arrange them to meet. Now they have been in the same town for some time but how will Jane, Elizabeth and Mary Baker plus Charlotte Perth met their counterparts. Until one day Elizabeth not knowing this makes a move.
A fun read.

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Something New to Observe A Pride and Prejudice Vagary by Kimbelle Pease
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mr Bennet takes action after Darcy's behaviour at the Meryton Assembly, in front of Bingley, the Colonel and his brother the Viscount. The three elder Bennet sisters and Charlotte Lucas have more accomplishments than canon. Can there be a happy ending for all the participants.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this well-written variation, with its so many likeable characters. An entertaining re-read

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On a Dark Evening: A 1930s-set mystery by Sarah Woodthorpe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

London 1935. Felicia Adams interrupts a burglary in her home. Several days later she is surprised to find out who it is. Later at a dinner party a death by poison occurs. Is there any connection between the two events. Inspector John Graydon investigates.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery

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The Empire Theatre Murders by Jack Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1921 Police artist and friend Rufus Watts needs the helps of the Astons. The family business, the Folly theatre has received threatening letters and he would like them to investigate. But soon there is a murder.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Hemlock Bay by Martin Edwards
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1930 The suicide of Edward Hillman, a vision of a murder told to reporter Jacob Flint, and a potential murderer arriving, results in Hemlock Bay, a new resort in Lancashire, becoming the place to visit as Rachel Savernake and her entourage arrive followed by Flint. Then a murder occurs. Rachel and her team have more to investigate along with the police.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of likeable and interesting characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
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Wasp Nest by Inger Wolf
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Aarhus. The body of 15 year old Mads Birk is found, tortured and surrounded by dead wasps. But he will not be the last. But why and by whom. Lt Daniel Trokica nd his team investigate.
An enjoyable modern Danish mystery

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The Ice House by AG Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1920s. The body of Federick Wyndham, missing for several months is found on his estate's ice house, which is locked and the key inside. Fane becomes interested and sends Nell Blackwood to investigate at Braeburn Hall.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Murder on the Rocks by T.E. Kinsey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1913 Florence and Emily, Lady Hardcastle are invited to a weekend house party by friend JB McIntyre at his Tudor Fort on Guardian's Rock. But jewellery thefts and murders keep them busy. Can they solve the cases before the next boat arrives.
An entertaining and well-written historical cozy mystery with its interesting and likeable main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
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Before The Storm: A Doubt Not Cousin Saga: Colonel Fitzwilliam by Barry S. Richman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where the future Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam is born without the ability to feel pain. How will affect his life as he is now destined to serve the Crown.
An entertaining and well-written story.

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Rivals and Rascals by Maggie Page
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation who can win the love of Elizabeth Bennet. Will it be Darcy or Colonel Fitzwilliam. And what will they do to be successful.
An entertaining variation, where the Colonel chose wisely, but it takes until the last ten percent to do so and then the story for me becomes enjoyable.
Overal another entertaining re-read

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Saving Elizabeth Bennet by Melanie Schertz
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation set after the Bingleys and Darcy have left Netherfield Park. With disaster striking the Bennet family, and the remaining members having to leave Longbourn immediately, Elizabeth decides takes a position of lady's companion. This unfortunatey leads to more disastrous consequences. Can they expect any help.
Anther entertaining re-read in my quest to read Mary and Colonel stories.

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Marshal of Snowdonia by Simon McCleave
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Retired Detective gets a call from friend and retired judge Anne Taylor. Her sister Meg has gone missing and she needs his help.
An entertaining modern mystery. A good start to this new series

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Dead Man's Shoes by Leo Bruce
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gregory Willick was murdered, shot, and his body discovered the next day in the nearby woods. Everyone knew who was the killer, and so there was no surprise when he committed suicide. Senior History Master, Carolus Deene, becomes involved and is not convinced of either fact.
An entertaining mystery
Originally published in 1958

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

1944 Marbury. Scientist Michael Harsch has just finished his latest project when he is found shot inside a locked church where he went to play the organ, presumed to be a suicide. But after Scotland yard are called in and make an arrest, Miss Maud Silver is contacted to investigate.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Saving Elizabeth Bennet by Melanie Schertz
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation set after the Bingleys and Darcy have left Netherfield Park. With disaster striking the Bennet family, and the remaining members having to leave Longbourn immediately, Elizabeth decides takes a position of lady's companion. This unfortunatey leads to more disastrous consequences. Can they expect any help.
Anther entertaining re-read in my quest to find Mary and Colonel stories.

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Last Will and Testament by E.X. Ferrars
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wealthy 84 year old Mrs Arliss is dead from her second stroke. Unfortunately for her relations most of her wealth has gone. Then the first murder occurs. Virginia and Felix Freer wonder who the murderer is. Can Virginia trust anything that her estranged husband says.
An enjoyable mystery

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Straw in the Wind by Carol Cole
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The body of Conchita Gimenez, 19, who went missing three years ago is discovered in Godshill Wood Inclosure. Then eight year old Kim Tanner disappears. DI Callum MacLean and his team investigate.
An entertaining modern mystery

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The Were Engaged: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Featuring A Hasty Betrothal by Katherine Horne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride a day Prejudice Variation where at the Netherfield Ball Elizabeth Bennet meets Darcy for the first time.
An enjoyable short story

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An Education in Death by R.A. Bentley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1928 Thomas Thirkettle School. The death of one of the masters brings DCI Felix and his team to the school to investigate.
An entertaining historical mystery

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River Path: A Persuasion Variation Featuring A Second Chance Romance by Katherine Horne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Persuasion variation where eight years have passed and Wentworth is visiting Uppercross, home of Anne Elliot.
An enjoyable short story

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

1595 Bishopsgate Ward. A gang of coiners are active in the area. Constable Cutler with help decides to investigate. But what will be the cost. He also has trouble at home to contend with as his daughter Jane is behaving suspiciously.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its interesting cast of characters. A good second book in this enjoyable series.
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A Seaside Mourning by Anne Bainbridge
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1873 Inspector Josiah Abbs and Sergeant Reeve are sent to Seaborough to investigate the death of wealthy Miss Harriet Chorley. But why was she killed.
An entertaining historical mystery. A good start to the series.

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Preserver by William Shatner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story concludes.
An entertaining story, a re-read.

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Lady Fetton's Longbourn Legacy by Victoria Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where Mrs Fetton, older half-sister to Bennet of Longbourn decides to take charge of her family before they are ruined. But how is she treated by the people of Netherfield Park and how will her actions affect all the Bennets.
A delightful and well-written entertaining story. A 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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Immortal Murder by Paul Doherty
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1313 Edward III and Queen Isabella survive assassination attempts, but also the King's treasure disappears from a boat on the Thames. Hugh Corbett is delegated to investigate.
An entertining historical mystery

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Oranges and Lemons by AG Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1950. Harold Benton, sexton and bell ringer is discovered dead in the church. Hester Croft and Gertie Bundle don't believe, as the local inspector, that it was an accident. But what was Harold concerned with over the last few weeks.
An enjoyable mystery

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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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A Sister's Fault: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 5 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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DEATH UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT a completely gripping and addictive historical mystery by Shiv Saywack
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1950. Alexandra Raven is initially employed to accompany actress and rising star Phillipa Arden while she is staring in a film in London. Circumstances change when a death occurs, the first.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Of Beauty and Blessings: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Jae George
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where Mr Bennet has died and Elizabeth is staying with the Gardiners, where she mets business associate and widower Viscount Collingsworth. Jane is already married but what of the other Bennet daughters
An enjoyable story

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Songbird by Inger Wolf
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The body of Maja Nielsen is found in a public park in central Aarhus in Denmark, with injuries consistent with a fall from a very tall structure. Meanwhile an animal activist is in hospital as a result of an hit and run. Daniel Trokic and his team investigate both crimes.
I enjoyed this mystery story, another good tale in this series

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Frost and Ashes by Inger Wolf
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Marslet. The body of 8 year old Lukas Mork is discovered. Lieutenant Detective Daniel Trokic and his team investigate.
An interesting modern (Danish) mystery

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Shadows Over Longbourn by Jann Rowland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice Variation Mrs Bennet has already died, and a dying Mr Bennet arranges with a relation to become guardian to his five daughters. That relation is Mr Darcy. How will this affect the lives of the daughters.
An entertaining story though I would have loved to have more of the Mary and Major Fitzwilliam story

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The Pit-Prop Syndicate by Freeman Wills Crofts
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Friends Seymour Merriman and Claud Hilliard believe they have uncovered criminal activity concerning the importing of pit-props to England. inspector George Willis becomes involved when one of the gang is found dead in a taxi, shot.
Enjoyable historical mystery though a bit over long

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Hazard of the Pursuit by Cara Devlin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While working at the Tate undertakers, Leonora witnesses the dead come alive as Mrs Augusta Lawlor wakens. Investigations by Detective Jasper Reid uncovers a murder plot by her husband and doctor. But this is not their first crime. Reid is also approached by his cousin, Andrew Carter of the East Rips gang to find a missing man.
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 via BookSirens and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Dark Victory by William Shatner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story continues.
An enjoyable re-read

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DEATH IN A LONDON TAXI: A 1938 David Adair mystery by Peter Zander-Howell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

MI5 employee Malcolm Pollard arrived at New Scotland Yard in a taxi. He is discovered dead, shot twice in the back. DCI Adair investigates.
An enjoyable historical police procedural

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The Mystery of the Midnight Swan (Miss Busby Investigates Book 5): A 1920s Cotswolds Murder Mystery by Karen Baugh Menuhin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1924. Miss Isabelle Busby receives via the post the scorched and uncompleted manuscript of 'The Midnight Swan'. Written by Julian Court who died five years earlier. The sender wants her to prove it was murder. And what of his father, was that a suicide.
An entertaining historical mystery with its likeable characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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A Dangerous Train of Thought by Faith Martin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1926 Arbie and Val have been jnvited to a weekend house party at Cleeves Lea Manor, home of Sir Bayard and Lady Sybil Cherville. He is hoping to uncover a ghost story for his next book. Unfortunately for Arbie he discovers the dead body of one of the guests.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery.

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Police at the Funeral by Margery Allingham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

84 year old Caroline Faraday rules her household of her middle aged offspring and a great niece. When a member is murdered family friend and solicitor Marcus Featherstone asks Campion to investigate beside his friend Inspector Oates
An enjoyable historical mystery
Originally published in 1931

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