Pathways by Jeri Taylor
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A group from the U.S.S. Voyager have been captured and left in an alien prison camp. While organising their escape they each tell the story of how they arrived on the starship and the Delta Quadrant.
An entertaining re-read.

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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

After the suicide of a close friend Roger Ackroyd retired to his study only to be found dead the next dayin a locked room. Neighbour Hercule Poirot investigates.
An entertaining historical mystery

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A Shroud of Snow by Sarah Hawkswood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

December, 1145. Hamelin Isenmongere, a popular trader from Gloucester, is found dead near his warehouse on the riverside. Undersheriff Hugh Bradecote, Serjeants Catchpoll and Walkelin investigate. Complications occur when they are informed of a potential spy in Worcester Castle.
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.

(The speech vernacular did become irritating)

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In Want of Connections by Sue Barr
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation at the Netherfield Ball Bennet receives the news that a relation has died. This means he is the new Earl, but he overhears a conversation between, Mrs Hurst, Darcy and Miss Bingley. How will these items affect the Bennets future.
An enjoyable story though I didn't care for the pairings

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Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Eleven short stories
1. The Adventure of the ‘Western Star' - After receiving three threatening letters concerning her diamond ' the Western Star', film star Miss Mary Marvell meets with Poirot. But what of Lady Yardly and her 'Eastern Star'. But then hers is stolen
2.The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor -Poirot is sent to Marsdon Manor by an insurance company to investigate the death of Mr Maltravers, who had recently taken out a life insurance policy with them.
3. The Adventure of the Cheap Flat - Captain Hastings attends a party where a Mrs Robinson recounts her delight in obtaining a very cheap flat in Montagu Mansions.
4.The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge -Mr Robert Havering contacts Poirot as his uncle, Mr Harrington Pace, has been killed while visiting their home in Derbyshire. Due to illness Captain Hastings is sent instead.
5. The Million Dollar Bond Robbery -Miss Esmee Farquhar approaches Hercule Poirot to prove her fiancé, Philip Ridgeway, innocent of theft of a million dollars from his employer London and Scottish Bank.
6. The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb - Not long after the tomb of the pharoah King Men-her-Ra had been opened the first death occurred, of Sir John Willard.
7. The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan - Captain Hastings invites Hercule Poirot to Brighton and the Grand Metropolitan Hotel for a weekend. While talking to a wealthy stockbroker and his wife, Mrs. Opalsen, she insists on showing Poirot a pearl necklace only for it to have been stolen.
8. The Kidnapped Prime Minister - The British P.M.David MacAdam is to attend a conference in France but has been kidnapped there.
9. The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim - Poirot places a bet with Inspector Japp that he can solve the case of the missing wealthy Mr. Davenheim, who left his home to mail a letter, then failed to return.
10. The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman - Dr. Hawke is visiting Poirot when his housekeeper, Miss Rider, tells him of a telephone conversation from Count Foscatini. Which leads the doctor, Poirot and Captain Hastings to the Count's residence, only to find him dead.
11. The Case of the Missing Will - Miss Violet March approaches Poirot for help. As stated in her late uncle's will she has one year to solve a puzzle or lose her inheritance.
Enjoyable short stoies


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Young Lady Catherine: Pride & Prejudice Origins Book 1 by Juliet Mercer
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice prequel which tells the story of Lady Catherine Fitzwilliam. Is it her foolishness or naivety that causes the events in her life. Can there be any chance that life will bring her happiness.
An enjoyable story with its interesting characters, but likeable?
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

(A list of characters would have been welcome with their relationship to each other)

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The Vanished Bennet Sister: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Juliana Abbott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice Variation Mary Bennet is being courted by a wealthy widower who invites the Bennet family to stay at his home so the daughters can have a season in town. Is all that it seems.
An entertaining and well-written story (though not the pairing I would want).

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