The Secret of Saint Olaf's Church: An Apothecary Melchior Mystery by Indrek Hargla
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

1409, Tallinn. Clingenstain, a former commander of the Teutonic Order in Gotland is killed, beheaded and his body found In the castle. Magistrate Dorn and apothecary Melchior investigate.
At times there was too much historical detail which dominated the mystery itself and made the reading heavy going and therefore losing interest.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.



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Death of a Fool by Ngaio Marsh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Winter Solstice in South Mardian is the time to perform the Dance of the Five Sons. Unfortunately by the end of the night one of the performers will be dead, murdered. Inspectors Alleyn and Fox are ca,led in to investigate.
An enjoyable historical mystery
Originally published in 1957

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Mystical, Magical Lizzy by Melanie Schertz
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where various characters have magical powers and in the Bennet family it is Elizabeth. But these powers must be kept secret. When Darcy discovers this what will he do.
An enjoyable re-read though not enough about the Colonel and the other Bennets.

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Fate and Consequences: A Tale of Pride and Prejudice by Linda Wells
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Georgiana Darcy elopes with Wickham with the result that she is ruined, and with consequences to the Darcy name as it becomes known among the ton. She is intercepted at Meryton by the Colonel and Darcy, where Elizabeth than aids Georgiana which is the start of their correspondence. This soon leads to an exchange of letters between Elizabeth and Darcy. It is a much humbled Darcy that gets to know Elizabeth. A Darcy that has been lonely all his life. The Bingleys and Darcys eventually arrive at Netherfield.
There is some mature content before marriage and after. For me there was actually too much of their interactions and would have been a better story without.
A re-read and it had been a very long while since I first read it.

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None So Accomplished as Mary: A Sweet Extras Novelette by Leenie Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice sequel a year has passed and Mary is accompanying the Darcys to a ball where she meets the Colonel again. Can her strategy work as she interests the Colonel with a puzzle he believed he had solved.
An entertaining and well-written story with its very likeable main characters with its amiable supporting cast.

[Sequel to 'How to Marry an Accomplished Lady' which really should be read first, which should be read after - An Accomplished Lady (of the best sort).]

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How to Marry an Accomplished Lady: A Darcy and Elizabeth Variation by Leenie Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Elizabeth and Darcy have come to an agreement. But will their courtship be as smooth as Jane and Bingley''s. What of the interference of family and an old former friend. But Colonel Fitzwilliam and Miss Darcy have been invited to the Netherfield Ball, how will both interact with the Bingleys and especially the Bennets and Collins.
An entertaining and well-written romance story, with all the Bennets as varied and likeable characters.
Read again so as to read the sequel
Best to read after - An Accomplished Lady (of the best sort). Then read - None So Accomplished as Mary

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An Accomplished Lady (of the Best Sort): A Teatime Tales Novelette by Leenie Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This Pride and Prejudice variation begins with Jane ill at Netherfield where she is cared for by Elizabeth. Can Bingley and Hurst convince Darcy that Elizabeth is the accomplished lady of the right sort to be perfect for him.
A very enjoyable and well-written story with its likeable characters, surprisingly that includes Hurst and Mrs Bennet.

[prequel to 'How to Marry an Accomplished Lady' and None So Accomplished as Mary]

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