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Sunday, 29 March 2026

The Inklings Detective AgencyThe Inklings Detective Agency by John R. Kelly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oxford 1936 The Inkling Detective Agency, members which include Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, are approached by the 'dead' Sir Conan Doyle to investigate a murder. That of Lord Roger Pennington, their first murder case. With the help of their literary friends can they uncover the secrets to not just his death but also a previous killing.
An enjoyable historical mystery with its cast of interesting characters.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Dear Sir, - A Pride and Prejudice Variation After Hunsford — : When Jane Bennet’s Letter Changed Everything (Pride and Prejudice what if variations)Dear Sir, - A Pride and Prejudice Variation After Hunsford — : When Jane Bennet’s Letter Changed Everything by Kinga Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation both Jane and Elizabeth are at the Gardiners after Elizabeth's visit to Hunsford and that proposal. After telling Jane everything Jane decides that she must write a letter to Darcy explaining her feelings for Bingley. How does that change everyone's future. Who will have their happy ending and who their deserved endings.
An entertaining and well-written story especially as it did not go down the usual route for Darcy and Elizabeth. For me that made a lovely change.

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Saturday, 28 March 2026

Perception and Persuasion: Lady Russell RemembersPerception and Persuasion: Lady Russell Remembers by Ronald McGowan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Persuasion variation where we learn the story of Jane Armstrong and see her becoming Lady Russell and her introduction to the Eliott family at Kellynch.
An enjoyable story

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Spectre  (Star Trek: The Mirror Universe Trilogy, #1)Spectre by William Shatner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

2375 A.D. It would seem that the actions of the Enterprise crew in the Mirror Universe have come back to haunt the Federation. As Kirk finds out what have been the long term results of their visit. Has his universe been filterated by their counterparts.
An enjoyable re-read

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Friday, 27 March 2026

The Mysterium (Hugh Corbett Mysteries, Book 17): The hunt for a deadly killer amidst medieval LondonThe Mysterium (Hugh Corbett Mysteries, Book 17): The hunt for a deadly killer amidst medieval London by Paul Doherty
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1304, has the assassin known as the Mysterium reappeared after twenty years. How did he originally escape captive. Corbett is assigned to catch this killer, but so far many have been murdered.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Thursday, 26 March 2026

The Golden Mile to Murder (Chief Inspector Woodend, #5)The Golden Mile to Murder by Sally Spencer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1960s DCI Charlie Woodend has been transferred to his beloved Lancashire and Whitebridge. His first day brings a new sergeant and a new case. That of the murder of DI William Davies in Blackpool.
An entertaining mystery

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Murder on the Norfolk Broads (DCI Greg Geldard #1)Murder on the Norfolk Broads by Heather Peck
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

2015. A skeleton is discovered in a derelict World War two observation post. The killer is obvious and an annoyingly character. very little of Geldard in the story.
Enjoyable enough for a first book in a series.

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