Death Of A Stranger by Anne Bainbridge
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1874. Inspector Abbs and Sergeant Reeve are sent to Keswick to investigate the death, a month ago, of Alice Lindley, 28. A maid working in a Temlerance hotel. But who was she.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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In the Night: An English Country House Murder Mystery by Ronald Gorell Barnes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sir Roger Penterton, 75 of Salting Towers is discover dead at the bottom of the stairs. Inspector Humblethorne happens to be on holiday in the area and takes over the investigation. Meanwhile a guest at the Towers, Miss Evelyn Temple asks her own queations.
An entertaining historical mystery

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The Priest Hole by AG Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While Fane is visiting his surgeon. Dr Edwin Cathcart, a body is discovered in the priest hole of the tudor house. That of a surgeon Lawrence Ashford who had disappeared after an argumentative dinner party a week ago.
An enjoyable historical mystery
(Does need a little proof reading)

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The Tragic Death of Bobby Brown and Mr Basset by R.A. Bentley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While DCI Felix is on leave, the newly promoted DI Rattigan investigates the death of dog walker to a Mrs Bailey, Bobby Brown and the dog. Both had been shot.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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The Croaking Raven: The Shakespeare Series by Guy Hale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1972 DC Toby Marlowe has just transferred to the Stratford-upon-Avon police when they have a new case. An actor has been killed. Lawrence Oliver back from fifteen years in exile has returned to England, and for revenge.
An entertaining mystery

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Death on a Park Bench by R.A. Bentley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When the nanny, Patricia Simmons, working for wealthy Professor Sir Walter Mottram is murdered and his son abducted its for DCI Felix and his team to investigate.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Silver Linings: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by AnnaMarie Wallace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where the events at Ramgate and Georgiana Darcy are hinted at in the press. How will the Darcys cope with their reputations ruined, and their relationships with the Bennets and others when they eventually arrive at Nethrfiled.
An entertining and well-written story

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