The Devouring Fire : A Country House Murder Mystery by Ronald Gorell Barnes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wealthy Robert Grimwade is discovered murdered in his library. Sergeant Harry Farrant investigates with the help of retired inspector Simon Birch.
An entertaining historical mystery
Originally published in 1928

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Letters From The Heart: A Persuasion Variation Featuring A Medieval Setting by Katherine Horne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A medieval Persuasion variation where from the age of nine Anne Elliot has exchanged letters with her betrothed, William Elliot, and fallen in love with the writer. Then a wedding days approaches and they meet.
An enjoyable short story

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The Case in the Vicarage Gardens by Catherine Coles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1924. Little Biddington. The annual vicar's tea party sees a murder occur. As Lady Matilda and Hetty ask questions it would seem that the victim was known for recording any interesting information about the villagers, so would have many enemies. Can they find the murderer before Inspector Middleton.
An entertaining and well-written cozy mystery with its likeable main characters. A good start to this new series.
I received a free copy of this book from the author via BooksFunnel and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Mission to Meryton: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Laraba Kendig
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, with Colonel Fitzwilliam injured in body and soul Darcy feels that he must do something to aid the British in the war against the French. So he is sent to Meryton to learn about the inhabitants as suspicions have been raised.
A delightful and entertaining well-written story with its interesting characters.
Which is thankfully not just a romance tale but would have loved to have the Colonel more in the story and so a lot more about my favourite couple. An enjoyable re-read. Again.

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The Chester Grand Murders: Heathcliff Lennox Investigates by Karen Baugh Menuhin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

October 1924 DCI Billings sends Lennox and Swift to the Chester Grand Hotel. Home of the Grand Deva Syndicate, which three of the members have met supposed accidental deaths.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery

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The Crime and the Crystal by Elizabeth Ferrars
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Retired professor Andrew Basnett is visiting a former pupil, Tony Gardiner, in Adelaide for the Christmas period. Jan Gardiner's wealthy first husband was murdered and she is still under suspicion. Now another murder occurs.
An enjoyable mystery

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Sweet Danger by Margery Allingham
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Didn't really find it that interesting

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