Death on the Pier by Pauline Rowson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1951, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Inspector Alun Ryga is sent undercover to investigate the case of the disappearing body discovered by Commander Clive Cottinglea as the local police have dismissed it.
But then a body is discovered dead. Contrary to local police opinion Ryga is convinced it murder.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable and interesting main character. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
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The Oxford Detective Society by Faith Martin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Biographer Lyssa Moore is contracted to write the story of 'wild child' Amelia 'Monty' Montrose who died in 1966. She financed a pop group, but did she also write the lyrics. Is there more that went on at the time.
An entertaining modern mystery

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The Tiger in the Smoke by Margery Allingham
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Widow Meg Elginbrodde (25) is set to marry Geoffrey Levett but receives a recent photographs of her husband. Who thought he was killed in the War. Is he still alive. She approaches Campion to find out.
An enjoyable mystery

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The Thief and the Labyrinth by Alys Clare
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

London, 1882. American p.i. Henry and Johanna McClellan approach the World’s End Bureau to locate a Bruno Schmidt, lecturer, who persuaded American Ava Werner to elope. They have traced them to London, a city unknown to them. A seemingly straightforward case which becomes complicated.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable and interesting main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
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Her Grace: A Pride & Prejudice Vagary by Shana Granderson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where in 1806 the old and debauched Duke of Hertfordshire is seeking his third wife, one to give him a heir. His reputation means he must look to a country miss for a wife. He choices Elizabeth and she is forced to marry him. Her parents refuse to save her. How will,this affect the fortunes of all the Bennets, their relations and friends.
An entertaining story

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The Heiress of Northanger Abbey by Nancy Bilyeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1820 A Northanger Abbey sequel where twenty-two years have passed and their oldest daughter Phoebe (the heiress) is visiting Bath with Colonel Tilney and his wife, Aurelia. In a letter home Phoebe tells of her meeting with the Thorpes. Recalling her past interactions with that family she rushes to Bath with a reluctant Henry. Can Catherine protect her daughter and does she need to. Or has she let her imagination run wild once again.
An entertaining and well-written story which enters totally into the Gothic realm.
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Swan Song by Edmund Crispin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Unpopular Opera singer Edwin Shorthouse is found dead, hanged in his dressing room. Gervase Fen helps the police to investigate.
An entertaining historical mystery

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