Fog of Doubt by Christianna Brand
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Raoul Vernet is discovered murdered at the home of Doctor Thomas Evans. It would seem that there are seven possible suspects unless it was a burglar. DI Charlesworth and DI Cockrill investigate. Suspects are arrested, brought to trial, and then there is another death.
An entertaining historical mystery
Originally published in 1953

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Taken to the Hills by S J Richards
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ex detective Luke Sackville now works for a private company as head of Ethics where he and his new team look into the disappearance of an employee and soon the death of another.
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery with its interesting characters. A good start to this series.

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Letters from Lydia: Everyday Life in Eighteenth Century Newcastle by Irene Waters
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice sequel in the epistolary style. Lydia has arrived in Newcastle and in her letters she describes making friends and all the events she attends over the next two years, but very little about Wickham or her domestic life. After each letter there are explanatory notes of Newcastle and the events. A pity that we were not subjected to her actual thoughts on Wickham and married life, her domestic situation as she wrote the letters.
Overall an enjoyable and informative read.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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The Second Shot by Anthony Berkeley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A house party is given by the Hillyards of Minton Deep. For their amusement they enact a murder unfortunately for them an actual murder takes place. Everyone assumes that Pinkerton is the guilty party, his actions are sometimes just too foolish, except his inviting Roger Sheringham for help in proving his innocence. With seven possible suspects, who is guilty.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Perry's Planet by Jack C. Haldeman II
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stardate 6827.3. The weary crew of the Enterprise are sent on a diplomatic mission to plant Perry. But soon the suspicions of the landing crew are raised. Then the Klingons arrive in orbit.
An entertaining re-read
Star Trek Adventures 4

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Gone to Ground by Alex Scarrow
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

A story about the local Russian mafia. I didn't have any interest in reading. On to the next in the series.

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Walk Softly, Danger by Renee Pawlish
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ivan Zubov em0loys Reed to find his missing daughter Yans, 18. Not the first female to go missing from the Night club where she worked.
An enjoyable mystery

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