The Surprising Mr. Darcy by Debra-Ann Kummoung
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A pride and prejudice variation. The morning after the Meryton Assembly and the insult, Darcy and Elizabeth meet. And start over.
Enjoyable short story

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An Autumn Accord by Elizabeth Ann West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice sequel it is the end of the first year of the Seasons of Serendipity series. Are there happy endings for all of the Bennet daughters? and what of Mrs Bennet, and the Fitzwilliams. And of course the Colonel and Mary Bennet - my favourite JAFF couple
Another enjoyable re-read in the series. Again.

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Elizabeth: Secret Heiress by Sharon Garrison
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, when the treatment of Elizabeth by Mrs Bennet comes too much (as usual Mary's treatment is to be ignored) Mr Bennet sends her to the family of her godmother, the Fitzwilliams. Where Elizabeth discovers she is a very wealthy heiress. How will this affect the rest of the daughters.
An entertaining story

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Death in Patent Leather by R.A. Bentley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

December 1927 The plans of the Felixes go wrong when Connie is forced to give birth at Ickborne Abbey in the middle of a thunderstorm. The other guests being of dubious character. Then they meet again, and a murder occurs.
An entertaining hstorical mystery

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The Dark Lady by Sally Spencer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1960s DCI Woodend and DS Ruter are sent to mid-Cheshire to investigate the death of German Gerhard Schultz, employed by the British Chemical Industries, and an ex German flyer.
An enjoyable mystery

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Winter of Shadows by Clare Grant
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1862 York. DI Samuel Straker is sent to York to investigate the death of, so far, three young females. Against the wishes of the local (corrupt) police. But unfortunately for her he needs the help of forensic photographer Ada Fawkers.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Sacrilege: The BRAND NEW blood-soaked medieval mystery from Keith Moray for 2026 by Keith Moray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1361 Marske. While holding a court session Sir Ralph de Manderville, Justice of the Peace, is informed of the discovery of a Nun in a boat on the River Swale. But this is not the first death in recent years, and it will not be the last. Sir Ralph, with his assistants Marek and Peter Longwood, investigate. But what could be the possible motive for all the deaths and is there more than one killer.
An entertaining historical mystery with its interesting main characters. A good second book in this enjoyable series.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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