The Cold Light of Day: There are two crimes to solve for the 18th century physician... by Stephen Taylor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1795 Dr Augustus Swift becomes involved in two cases, the first a spate of burglaries, and the second that of murder. The body of Dorothea Todd, daughter of a spice merchant is discovered dumped in a street. But is she the first.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Goode Friends by P.N. Garlick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

DCI Goode is just bout to leave on his holidays when the first murder is reported. But not the last killed by X.
An entertaining modern mystery

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Traveller Returns by Patricia Wentworth
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Lady Anne Joselyn died on a Breton beach by machine gunfire from the Germans as she fled with her husband, and her cousin Annie Joyce. Three years later she back at her home in England. I she Anne or not.
Not really much of a mystery. Overall an enjoyable story

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Follow The Drum: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Barry S. Richman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation. 1781 Captain Thomas Bennet aka Paradox is recruited for undercover work during the war. His reward is a knighthood and the ownership of Longbourn. Years later he is happily married with three daughters. Unfortunately Mary's appearance causes problems within the family and the community. How will this affect the family and herself. What of Bennet's past.
A well-written and entertaining story, an enjoyable re-read.

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The Perfect Place to Die by Inger Wolf
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lt Daniel Trokic is sent to Japan to confirm that Dane Casper Vitanen had committed suicide when he was found hanged in the Aokigahara forest.
An interesting modern mystery

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The Devouring Fire : A Country House Murder Mystery by Ronald Gorell Barnes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wealthy Robert Grimwade is discovered murdered in his library. Sergeant Harry Farrant investigates with the help of retired inspector Simon Birch.
An entertaining historical mystery
Originally published in 1928

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Letters From The Heart: A Persuasion Variation Featuring A Medieval Setting by Katherine Horne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A medieval Persuasion variation where from the age of nine Anne Elliot has exchanged letters with her betrothed, William Elliot, and fallen in love with the writer. Then a wedding days approaches and they meet.
An enjoyable short story

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