The Staircase by AG Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oxford 1925. History Professor Eustace Langton lies dead at the bottom of the stairs. Classified as an accident by the police. But 19 year old Nell Blackwood is not convinced and so visits recluse, wheelchair bound ex-detective Roderick Fane.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Terminally ill Alan Conway, writter of Atticus Pund mysteries has delivered the final book in the series but the last chapters are missing. Unfortunately for the publishers he kills himself. Editor Susan Ryeland while looking form the chapters is not convinced it was suicide.
An entertaining mystery

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THE COLOUR OF FEAR an utterly gripping crime mystery thriller full of twists by Roger Ormerod
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Student Toni Brent witnessed a hit and run, the death of Inspector Flagg's wife. The driver, the brother of criminal Arturo Petrucchi. He employs Mallin to change her testament.
An enjoyable story

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Much Ado About Persuasion by Barbara Cornthwaite
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Persuasion variation Sir Walter Elliot admires the men of the Navy. So he decides to invite a group to Kellynch. Including previous admires of Elizabeth and Anne. That is Admiral Baldwin and Captain Wentworth. Will there be a happy ending for anyone especially as William Elliot decides to maliciously interfere.
An entertaining story

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The Lost Letter: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Florence Gold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where at Netherfield after the party have left, Elizabeth happens upon an unfinished letter from Darcy to the Colonel. But the Hunsford proposal has the same result. How will Mrs Gardiner's friendship with the Viscountess Doncaster, daughter-in-law of the Matlocks affect the Bennets, especially Mary.
An entertaining story. Another re-read

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Entailed to Heirs Female by Victoria Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mr Bennet is a cruel and vindictive husband and father. But Mrs Bennet has been taught how to protect herself and her daughters. How will Bennet's actions reflect on his family. Enter the Bingleys, Hursts, Darcy, the Fitzwilliams and Anne de Bourgh (slightly too much about her situation).
An entertaining variation. A re-read.

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A May for Mary: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella by Elizabeth Ann West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

May 1813
This is the continuing story of Mary Bennet and Brigadier General Richard Fitzwilliam. Fitzwilliam is stationed at Newcastle but is due on the continent, Mary wishes to marry before he leaves. So off to Newcastle Mary travels but can they both make it to Scotland and to the newly married Jane.
This P&P variation is part of the Seasons of Serendipity series and should be read as part of that.
Enjoyed reading this well-written story as Mary and Fitzwilliam are my favourite couple, just wished the story could have been longer, much longer. Another re-read.

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