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

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Sweet 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)

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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

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The Three Coffins by John Dickson Carr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Professor Charles Grimaud is killed in a locked room in his occupied home. How did the murderer escape when there are no footprints in the snow surrounding the house. Fifteen minutes later another murder occurs. Superintendent Hadley Investigates with the help of Dr Fell.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Traitor's Purse by Margery Allingham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Campion is on a vital wartime mission but unfortunately for him he wakes up in hospital suffering from amnesia. Overhearing he had attacked a police officer he makes his escape. But can he complete the mission not knowing what it is. Who can he trust.
An entertaining historical thriller/mystery

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Country Lovers by Nadine Gordimer
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

South Africa and the results of a forbidden interracial relationship.
An interesting story

(Included in - Moment on the Edge, A: 100 Years of Crime Stories by Women edited by Elizabeth George)

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Neck and Neck by Leo Bruce
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Aunt to Lionel (chronicler of Beef) and Vincent Townsend, Aurora Fielding, is found dead, poisoned in her home in Hastings. Are the three nephews, and main beneficiaries including Hilton Gupp, the prime suspects. Beef also has a second case in the Cotswolds, that of the murder of wealthy and unlike Edwin Ridley.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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