Pages

Friday, 24 July 2026

Miss Morton Takes the Waters (A Miss Morton Mystery Book 5)Miss Morton Takes the Waters by Catherine Lloyd
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1841 Bath. Mrs. Frogerton and his companion Lady Caroline Morton become embroiled in a poison-pen scheme, and a locked-room death in the Queen Square buildings where they are residing. While Inspector Wells investigates they unofficially help.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable and interesting main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

View all my reviews
The Long Weekend: A 1955 Philip Bryce mystery (Chief Inspector Bryce Mysteries Book 17)The Long Weekend: A 1955 Philip Bryce mystery by Peter Zander-Howell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A weekend house party for eight guests at Owlwood Manor home of Viscount Owlwood results in two deaths, one which looks like a murder and the other an accident. DCS Bryce is called in t0 investigate.
An enjoyable historical mystery

View all my reviews

Thursday, 23 July 2026

The Big Four (Hercule Poirot, #5)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

View all my reviews
Seven BrandiesSeven 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

View all my reviews

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

Cold Blood (Sergeant Beef, #8)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

View all my reviews
Sweet Baby JennySweet 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)

View all my reviews
Murder in a Yorkshire Village (A Miss Underhay Mystery #24)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

View all my reviews