Their Share of Vexations by Lucrezia*
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride & Prejudice variation Elizabeth runs from Longbourn after a proposal of marriage from a vicar. But this is not Collins. The result leaves Elizabeth's reputation in shreds and only one of her sisters stands by her. But it is not Jane. There is disharmony, revenge, cruelty, (definitely mature content) but also happy endings for quite a few people. Will the guilty get their just punishment. Will I be happy in the outcome for Mary Bennet?
With all of that I found it a delightful story even in the re-read, again.

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Frequent Hearses by Edmund Crispin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fen becomes the literary advisor for a film at the Long Fulton Films. But why would a young actress commit suicide having got a role in a film.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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The theft at pemberly : A pride and prejudice variation by Job Karen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice Variation where Elizabeth is visiting Hunsford. While at Rosing Lady Catherine shows off the Pemberley Star. But soon it is stolen and she accuses Elizabeth.
4 stars because of the Mary pairing.

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The Catherine Wheel by Patricia Wentworth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Seventy year old millionaire Jacob Taverner has invited some of his relations to his Carherine Wheel Inn. But why. Miss Silver is there on behalf of the police due to the rumours of smuggling Then there is a death.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Mary Bennett’s Brilliant Scheme : A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Shannon Moore
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation (both Jane and Elizabeth are married but not Charlotte or Lydia) where Mary decides she needs to acquire social skills and sets out a methodology to do so. With contributions from Charlotte, Elizabeth (who seems to live nearby) and surprisely Kitty and Lydia.
An enjoyable story but needs some proofreading and I found it too long

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A Deadly Halloween at Château de Camon: A 1930s Halloween Mystery by Benedict Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

October 1930. At Chateau de Camon a seance has been arranged for invited guests. But now a death has occurred. Lord Edgington and Christopher investigate. But what could be the motive.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Chantecoq and the Devil's Daughter by Arthur Bernède
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1932 Chantecoq on the side of the pacifists must defeat the warmongers whom are intent in killing anyone aiming to win the anti-war Clifford prize.
An enjoyable story

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