The Case of the Poisonous Papyrus by Sean McLachlan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

January 1921. Sir Augustus Wall's friend Moustafa has been arrested for the supposed killing of a British policeman. With Faisal busy as a street boy friend has been kidnapped, will both be able to save Moustafa.
An entertaining historical mystery

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The Nunnery: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Anne Morris
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mrs Bennet has been dead for a long while, leaving conflicting memories with her daughters, reflecting how they have lived their lives. But now winter has returned to Meryton and more gentlemen become stranded in Meryton starting with Bingley and Darcy, but they are soon joined by Colonel Fitzwilliam. Very soon they met the Bennet daughters of The Nunnery. The colonel decides to help them, but can they change and will there be a happy ending for any of them.
An entertaining variation with a lovable Colonel. Another re-read. Again.

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Death by Takeaway / Christmas Novella by P.F. Ford
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1. Norman and Naomi Darling are employed firstly to I.D. a Jane Doe who turns out to be Jenny Radstock, Slater's ex-girlfriend. The police decided it was suicide by a drug overdose, but they are not convinced.
2. christmas Novella - Norman and Darling investigate thefts at an arts college.
Entertaining modern mysteries

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Chantecoq and the Amorous Ogre by Arthur Bernède
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1920s Paris. Attracting the attention of Boris 1 of Sokovia results in Francine Gardannes supposedly sent to the state prison at the Saint-Paul Fortress. Chantecoq is employed by her mother and fiance to find her.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Mayhem by Keith Moray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Malton, 1361. Justice of the Peace Sir Ralph de Mandeville holds a routine session of the peace when a formal plea of mayhem is instigated. But another death, and rumours of revenants abound. Sir Ralph and his assistans must separate superstitions from the evil humans.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable and interesting main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest

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Longbourn: The New Olympus: A Pride & Prejudice Cozy Reimagining by Trevor Hunter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1810. A Pride and Prejudice variation where the three eldest Bennet daughters attend the Meryton Assembly where quiet studious Mary attracts the attention of the second son of a baronet, Brandon Felders, Oxford student. He requests of Mr Bennet to correspond with Mary. Will this give Mary her happy ending.
A wonderful and well-written Mary Bennet story

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The Brampton Witch Murders by Ellis Blackwood
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1666 Maid servant Abigail Harcourt, and protégé Jacob Standish are sent by Pepys to Brampton to save his sister Paulina from the threat of being called a witch.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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