On a Dark Evening: A 1930s-set mystery by Sarah Woodthorpe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

London 1935. Felicia Adams interrupts a burglary in her home. Several days later she is surprised to find out who it is. Later at a dinner party a death by poison occurs. Is there any connection between the two events. Inspector John Graydon investigates.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery

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The Empire Theatre Murders by Jack Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1921 Police artist and friend Rufus Watts needs the helps of the Astons. The family business, the Folly theatre has received threatening letters and he would like them to investigate. But soon there is a murder.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Hemlock Bay by Martin Edwards
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1930 The suicide of Edward Hillman, a vision of a murder told to reporter Jacob Flint, and a potential murderer arriving, results in Hemlock Bay, a new resort in Lancashire, becoming the place to visit as Rachel Savernake and her entourage arrive followed by Flint. Then a murder occurs. Rachel and her team have more to investigate along with the police.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of likeable and interesting characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
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Wasp Nest by Inger Wolf
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Aarhus. The body of 15 year old Mads Birk is found, tortured and surrounded by dead wasps. But he will not be the last. But why and by whom. Lt Daniel Trokica nd his team investigate.
An enjoyable modern Danish mystery

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The Ice House by AG Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1920s. The body of Federick Wyndham, missing for several months is found on his estate's ice house, which is locked and the key inside. Fane becomes interested and sends Nell Blackwood to investigate at Braeburn Hall.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Murder on the Rocks by T.E. Kinsey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1913 Florence and Emily, Lady Hardcastle are invited to a weekend house party by friend JB McIntyre at his Tudor Fort on Guardian's Rock. But jewellery thefts and murders keep them busy. Can they solve the cases before the next boat arrives.
An entertaining and well-written historical cozy mystery with its interesting and likeable main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
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Before The Storm: A Doubt Not Cousin Saga: Colonel Fitzwilliam by Barry S. Richman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where the future Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam is born without the ability to feel pain. How will affect his life as he is now destined to serve the Crown.
An entertaining and well-written story.

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