Murder on the Rhône by Ashley Gardner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1820 Captain lacey has travelled to Lyon for the marriage of his daughter Gabrielle to Emily Devere. But he comes across a body seconds after it is discovered by a Colonel Moreau, an old enemy from the war. But what secrets does the city hide.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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THE BENNET SISTERS QUEST FOR LOVE : by Joann Louise
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

December 1811. Elizabeth and Jane Bennet are visiting the Gardiners where they met Georgiana Darcy and are introduced to Darcy, Colonel Fitzwilliam and Bingley and are invited to Darcy House.
All very quick to the pairings, no angst and very non-Regencylike behaviour.

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Death of a Serpent by R.A. Bentley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

July 1928. Ex-member of The Children of Eden' Joe Dutton is found at the bottom of a cliff and stabbed. Alive long enough for the finders to hear his fiancee's name and pushed. DCI Felix and his team investigate.
Entertining historical mystery

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Mrs. Bennet Troublemaker by Sharon Garrison
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1. Elizabeth’s Champion - Begins with Mary
2. The Problems with Anger - The anger of Mrs Bennet
3. Elizabeth Banished - From Longbourn and saved by Mrs Harper
4. Elizabeth’s Distress - Elizabeth leaves Longbourn to stay with a friend
Enjoyable short stories

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The Staircase by AG Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oxford 1925. History Professor Eustace Langton lies dead at the bottom of the stairs. Classified as an accident by the police. But 19 year old Nell Blackwood is not convinced and so visits recluse, wheelchair bound ex-detective Roderick Fane.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Terminally ill Alan Conway, writter of Atticus Pund mysteries has delivered the final book in the series but the last chapters are missing. Unfortunately for the publishers he kills himself. Editor Susan Ryeland while looking form the chapters is not convinced it was suicide.
An entertaining mystery

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THE COLOUR OF FEAR an utterly gripping crime mystery thriller full of twists by Roger Ormerod
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Student Toni Brent witnessed a hit and run, the death of Inspector Flagg's wife. The driver, the brother of criminal Arturo Petrucchi. He employs Mallin to change her testament.
An enjoyable story

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