The Big Four by Agatha Christie
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Can Poirot with the help of various persons including Captain Hasting thwart a world wide conspiracy masterminded by The Big Four.
A thriller

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Seven Brandies by Wade H. Mann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation while at Hunsford Darcy proposes to Elizabeth. The result was probably not what he expected. After writing letters to everyone she can think of Elizabeth and Darcy travel to Gretna Green. Who will follow in their adventures. Will anyone have a happy ending in this madcap story.
An entertaining variation

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Cold Blood by Leo Bruce
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When wealthy Cosmo Ducrow is discovered in the grounds of his estate, Hokestones, suspicion falls on his nephew Rudolf. Sergeant Beef is engaged to prove his innocence.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Sweet Baby Jenny by Joyce Harrington
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

What will Jenny do when she finds out the truth
Enjoyable short story

(Included in - Moment on the Edge, A: 100 Years of Crime Stories by Women edited by Elizabeth George)

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Murder in a Yorkshire Village by Helena Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

March 1938. Kitty and Matt Bryant are visiting his family in Harrogate. While attending a cycle race Kitty discovers the body of missing Bradley Lewis, younger brother to Inspector James Lewis. They and the police discover that there are many suspects with motives. But then there is another murder.
An entertaining and well-written historical cozy mystery with its cast of likeable and interesting 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 Three Coffins by John Dickson Carr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Professor Charles Grimaud is killed in a locked room in his occupied home. How did the murderer escape when there are no footprints in the snow surrounding the house. Fifteen minutes later another murder occurs. Superintendent Hadley Investigates with the help of Dr Fell.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Traitor's Purse by Margery Allingham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Campion is on a vital wartime mission but unfortunately for him he wakes up in hospital suffering from amnesia. Overhearing he had attacked a police officer he makes his escape. But can he complete the mission not knowing what it is. Who can he trust.
An entertaining historical thriller/mystery

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