CAST FOR DEATH a gripping English cozy murder mystery full of twists by Margaret Yorke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While in London Grant notices a body in the River Thames. That of actor Sam Irwin, who he met on holiday In Austria. An apparent suicide. Then after a car accident where he killed a dog, he discovers the owner having committed suicide just as she was going to move. Is there a connection between the suicides.
An enjoyable mystery
Originally published in 1976

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Death at the Bar by Ngaio Marsh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Plume of Feathers public house, in Otterbrook, is the scene of a death of one of the guests staying there with his friends. Was it a natural death or murder. Detectives Alleyn and Fox are called in to investigate
Originally published in 1940

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The Sleep of the Just by WadeH
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation. What will a Bennet daughter with an extra powerful sense do with this power.
An entertaining short story

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Murder in the Maze by Irina Shapiro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1870 What could Professor Latham be researching to cause his death in the maze at his home. In the morning after a dinner party where he was to make an important announcement. Redmond and Haze investigate.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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The Carnival Murders by Irina Shapiro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1859. The autopsied remains of Mrs Tamzin Norris are found in an alley next to her father's public house. It soon comes to light that there have been similar authopsied bodies in the last several months. But why and what is the connection to all the deaths. Gemma Tate, a nurse, and her fiancé, Inspector Sebastian Bell, work together to investigate.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable and interesting main 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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Mary Bennet and the Blood of Innocents: Mary of Longbourn #11 by Carrie Mollenkopf
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1825 A Pride and Prejudice sequel where several deaths of elderly females have occurred in the Meryton locale. Soon suspicions are raised by Mary. But what could be the motive and the cause of the deaths.
An entertaining story. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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An Epic Surprise: A Pride & Prejudice Vagary by Shana Granderson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mr Bennet marrys Francis Gardener after she compromised him but she dies in giving birth to Jane. That means that Bennet can now marry the love of his life, Miss Priscilla Morris, and have four children, including two sons. How does affect all their futures especially with their connections to the aristocracy.
An entertaining story.




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