Fanny, A Mansfield Park Story by Amelia Marie Logan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Mansfield Park variation where Tom Bertram does not recover from his illness, and Mrs Maria Rushworth does not run away with Crawford. How will this affect both families.
An entertaining variation.
(A better ending then the original)

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Dirt Road Dead by T.G. Reid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In Hangman's Gorge, two teenagers are on a joy ride but only one will survive, just. Is there a connection to another murder of five years ago. Then another teenage is killed while on his bike.
An enjoyable modern mystery

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The House on Tollard Ridge: A Dr Priestley Detective Novel by John Rhode
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Samuel Barton of Tollard Ridge is found murdered in his home. Superintendent King Investigates and quickly surmises the guilty party. Is he right. Dr Priestley wonders.
An enjoyabe historical mystery
Originally published in 1929

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The Penguin Pool Murder by Stuart Palmer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1929. Hildegarde Withers while overseeing a school trip at the New York Aquarium discovers the body of stockbroker Gerald Lester in the Penguin pool. Inspector Oscar Piper Investigates with her help.
An entertaining historical mystery
Originally published in 1931

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His London Shame by Jessie Michaels
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The first of a Pride and Prejudice trilogy. After meeting Jane Bennet at the Bingleys (minus Charles Bingley) Darcy realises he has wronged Jane, but how can he atone for his past actions and change Elizabeth's view of him. Soon Elizabeth joins the Gardiner household.
An enjoyable and well-written variation.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksirens and am voluntarily leaving a review

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The Player in the Game: Book 3 The Alexander Wolfe Series by Karen Baugh Menuhin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

London, February 1925 Conrad Penhaligon, professional gambler, needs the helpof Wolfe. A debt has been called in. He is concerned that murder might occur. Seven people have been invited to a roulette game hosted by an actor. But before then the murders start.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery

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Sherlock Holmes and the Aeronauts by Linda Stratmann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1879. Holmes and Stamford are called in to investigate when mathematics tutor,Aubrey Soames, is killed. Were both accidents or attempted and completed murder.
An entertaining historical mystery

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