The Seven Lamps by Gerald Verner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Clerk Jill Hartley is instructed to deliver important papers to a Professor Hartley at his home but on entering the derelict house she finds a body. Returning to the address with Superintendent Budd they find the situation normal. But events lead to finding the body and a piece of paper with seven lamps written on it. Budd investigates.
An enjoyable mystery
Originally written in 1947

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The Inquisitor by David Penny
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1486 On his wedding day Berrington is summoned by Queen Isabella to attend her in Sevilla. One reason being that among the chaos caused by the Inquisition and the plague people are being killed. She wants berrington to find the killer
An entertaining historical mystery

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The Gimmel Flask by Douglas Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Limpid. Hardy, a partner in the local auctioneers and a town councillor is murdered. Poisoned by croton oil via his use of a gimmel flask. Superintendent Masters and his team are sent to investigate and also happen to uncover cases of corruption.
An entertaining mystery
Originally published in 1977

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Catherine Called Kitty: A Pride and Prejudice Christmas Charms Story by M.J. Stratton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice sequel Kitty Bennet finally realizes that she want a marriage like Jane and Elizabeth and not like Lydia. But what can she do about it. The result of her change means she will have a season in town with Jane.
An enjoyable variation

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Tyrant of the Mind by Priscilla Royal
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1271 Wynethorpe Castle. Baron Adam's grandson, Richard, is dangerously ill and sends for his daughter Prioress Eleanor of Tyndal and sub-infirmariam Sister Anne, while Brother Thomas accompanied them. But soon there are several deaths. Thomas and Eleanor investigate.
An entertaininghistorical mystery

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Murder at the Seaside by Catherine Coles
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Scarborough July 1923 Christie family staying at an hotel when Madeleine's daughter is kidnapped, followed by a murder. The novella seems disjointed in its telling and some of the family seemed less likeable as the series continues.
Overall an enjoyable story

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The Good Sister: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary by Christine Combe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and prejudice variation he youngest Bingley sister, Elizabeth, has returned from four years living with her aunt and uncle, General Halsey, in Spain, to live again with her siblings much to the annoyance of Caroline. How will this affect the Bingleys and their guests and neighbours when they move to Netherfield.
(An entertaining variation would be to have an accompaniment to this story detailing the story of the other courtships)
An enjoyable story

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