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Wednesday, 21 October 2026

Mrs. Bennet Leaves Longbourn: A Pride and Prejudice VariationMrs. Bennet Leaves Longbourn: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Amelia Grace Royce
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where after the Netherfield Ball where she was ridiculed by Bennet and Elizabeth, Mrs Bennet decides to leave Longbourn. Soon the family realise the extent of her involvement in Longbourn. But does she feel the need to return.
An entertaining variation

Proof read - Collins arrives twice, at the Ball, then arrives later. - sister’s childhood home - od Anne darcy about Pemberley

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The Silence of Miss Mary Bennet: A Pride & Prejudice VariationThe Silence of Miss Mary Bennet: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Brian Blum
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3* for the story about Mary who watches and observes not just Longbourn and its inhabitants but also Meryton, but it really needs to be proofread

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Tuesday, 20 October 2026

House of Peril (Bow Street Duchess Mystery #8)House of Peril by Cara Devlin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

December 1821. Hugh, Viscount Neatham, is summoned by Bow Street’s Chief Magistrate to the carriage house of Messinger M.P. where the body of a female, later identified as Miss Penelope Harwood, daughter to an impoverished baron, has been found. But what could be the possible motive for her death and by whom.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable and interesting main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksirens and am voluntarily leaving a review


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The Entail and the Excellent Mrs. Bennet: A Pride and Prejudice VagaryThe Entail and the Excellent Mrs. Bennet: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary by N.M. Woods
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation. With the death of Mrs Bennet, Bennet agrees to an arranged marriage with a Miss Caroline Bingley, friend of the Gardiners. How will this affect the Bennet children and their futures. Would have liked more of a conclusion to the Mary and Colonel story.
An entertaining story

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Monday, 19 October 2026

The Puzzle of the Happy Hooligan (The Hildegarde Withers Mysteries Book 8)The Puzzle of the Happy Hooligan by Stuart Palmer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hildegarde Withers arrives in Hollywood on holiday and soon becomes employed by a film studio. But then there is a death. She is convinced it is murder. But it is not the last death.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Sherlock Holmes The Stonehenge Cipher (Dr John Watson's Recovered Memoirs)Sherlock Holmes The Stonehenge Cipher by C Xavier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1894 The body of Sur Percival Thornton, antiquarian, is found at Stonehenge. Mycroft Holmes arriving at Baker Street instructs Holmes and Watson to be discreet in their investigation.
An entertaining Holmes mystery

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Chantecoq and the Ladykiller (The Further Exploits of Chantecoq Book 8)Chantecoq and the Ladykiller by Arthur Bernède
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In day time ladies are dying, but how and why. Chantecoq believes there is a serial killer targeting wives who have been unfaithful. Fairly obvious who the murderer is.
Overall an enjoyable mystery

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