Captain Wentworth's Christmas Wish by Meg Osborne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Persuasion variation. Somerset 1814, post Lyme visit a day Anne Elliot is still staying at Uppercross. But what are the thoughts of Captain Wentworth as he stays at Kellynch Hall and his regrets. Until he makes a wish on a shooting star.
An enjoyable story

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Half the Sum of Attraction by Meg Osborne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Persuasion variation where Captain Wentworth visits his brother Edward at Monkford for the first time. How will his first meeting with Anne go. Meanwhile Elizabeth and Sir Walter await a visit from cousin Elliott.
An entertaining story

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Five Gentlemen at Netherfield: Pride and Prejudice Variations by Laraba Kendig
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation due to the death of their aunt the Bennet daughters each have a dowry of £5000 except Mary who has £25,000. How will this affect their futures especially when five gentlemen arrive at the newly leased Netherfield.
An entertaining and well-written story

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Mr Wickham's Gallant Deed - A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Rosemary
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Elizabeth while out walking in the grounds of Rosings overhears an enlightening conversation between Miss Anne de Bourgh and George Wickham. How will this affect everyone's future.
An entertaining story

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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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