Death-Watch by John Dickson Carr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An undercover policeman, Inspector George Ames is found murdered in the home of clock maker Johannas Carver. Inspector Hadley investigates with the help of Dr Fell.
An enjoyable historical mystery
Originally published in 1935

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Improvement of the Minds: A Pride and Prejudice retelling with youthful mischief by Enid Wilson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation the Darcys of Pemberley are leasing the estate at Netherfield while the five Bennet daughters are still very young. How will this affect their upbringing and the relationship between the parents.
An entertaining variation though wouold have loved to have more about Mary's romance.

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An Accidental Murder by J. New
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1935. Ella Bridges has just moved into her new home, The Yellow Cottage, only to be confronted with her first ghost. The second one may relate to a murder.
An enjoyable cozy mystery

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Speak for the Dead by Anne Bainbridge
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1874 An architect is stabbed at his home. Was Rowland Ellis killed by an intruder. New to Scotland Yard, inspector Abbs believes not.
An entertaining historical mystery

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For Services Rendered: A Barker & Llewelyn Novel by Will Thomas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

London, 1896, Sebastian Nightwine, nemesis of Cyrus Barker has returned, but why. Then his associates, friends, and partner Thomas Llewelwn become in danger. Meanwhile Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, trying to avoid the China's Secret Service disappears. They employed to find him. Added to these, parts of the British government are against them.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of likeable and interesting 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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A Christmas Malice by Anne Bainbridge
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

December 1873. Inspector josiah Abbs visits his sister Hetty Byers, widow, hoping for a quiet time. Only to discover a previous death and mischief tricks played on the villagers.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Killer in the New Forest by Carol Cole
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A car accident outside the Godshill village hall, is presumed initially to have killed retired lecturer from Birmingham, Brendan Stafford. The p.m. revealed he was beaten and then stabbed. DI MacLean and his team investigate.
An enjoyable modern mystery


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