Twelve Dates with Gentlemen Friends: A Modern Pride and Prejudice Reimagining by Kimbelle Pease
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A modern day variation of Pride and Prejudice. Various Kappa mothers have named their offspring after characters in The Novel and have for years tried to arrange them to meet. Now they have been in the same town for some time but how will Jane, Elizabeth and Mary Baker plus Charlotte Perth met their counterparts. Until one day Elizabeth not knowing this makes a move.
A fun read.

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Something New to Observe A Pride and Prejudice Vagary by Kimbelle Pease
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mr Bennet takes action after Darcy's behaviour at the Meryton Assembly, in front of Bingley, the Colonel and his brother the Viscount. The three elder Bennet sisters and Charlotte Lucas have more accomplishments than canon. Can there be a happy ending for all the participants.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this well-written variation, with its so many likeable characters. An entertaining re-read

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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.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.


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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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