50 First Impressions: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Kate Speck
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variayion, Darcy states his usual borish comments at the Meryton assembly but meeting Elizabeth the next morning she has forgiven him, until she has an accident, and loses her memory. A memory which is reset everyday. Colonel Fitzwilliam was not at first likeable but he redeemed himself with his marriage - the only reason for 3 stars
Some crude language.

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Lost Hearts: Pride and Prejudice Variation by B J Rumph
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation to avoid the unwanted attentions of the new vicar, Mary escapes to Pemberley. In the same carriage, avoiding his matchmaking mother is the Colonel. Circumstances force them to wed.
As with the author's other work (Coping) I like the pairings, and the story. For thoses two items the story receives 3 stars.
But once again the execution of the story is bad, it badly needs a proof reader and an editor. Still I had to read it again.

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The Tees Valley Killings by C.J. Grayson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Darlington. First its the body of Julia Porter that is discovered. But what is the connection with the next several females. And what of missing 7 year old Evelyn Jones. Detectives Byrd and Tanzy and their teams investigate.
A good start to this new series

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I Died for Beauty by Amanda Flower
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Amherst, 1857 is experiencing one of its worst winters. Keeping warm creates disaster for one family in the Irish quarter, as only their 8 year old daughter survives, but is taken in by the Dickinsons. But why was the fire deliberately started and will any one care. Emily will her maid Willa investigate with the unofficial help of Officer Matthew Thomas
An entertaining and well-written slow paced cozy mystery with its cast of varied 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 Hurricanes Harvest: Natue has a way of uncovering the deepest truths by Flynn Cooley
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Post hurricane a severed arm of missing husband Carl Bolton is discovered. Detective David Warren and Nurse Harrison investigate
Enjoyable short story

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Mrs Hudson and the Blue Daisy Affair by Martin Davies
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It would seem that Holmes is busy at the moment, including the safety of George Dashing and the arrest of Oscar Catanache for the murder of a parlour maid. But the denizens of London are saved by the appearance of a new successful private detective, Laurence Martin. Can Mrs Hudson and Flotsam solve all the mysteries
An entertaining historical mystery

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Mr Budd Novelettes (Stories of Crime and Detection) Volume 4 (contains The Beard of the Prophet, The Vanishing Men and The Seal of Solomon) by Gerald Verner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1. The Beard of the Prophet - How is Reuben Hayles murdered when the room is watched by Budd and Leek. - 1937
2. The Vanishing Man - In the village of Shepton Magna four men have disappeared in the last two months - 1938
3. The Seal,of Solomon - Egyptologist Professor Slythe murdered and the mummy of Solomon stolen 1940
Entertaining short stories

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