The Cherkley Court Conundrum: An unputdownable 1920s historical mystery by Benedict Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1929. An ex-girlfriend, Nerea Barriuso, of Marius Quin needs his help. A devoted maid has been brutally attacked, and a jewellery box stolen, while the head gardener, has disappeared from the estate of Lord Sheridan. Quin and Lady Bella, arrive at Cherkley Court. Also there is friend Detective Inspector Valentine Lovebrook. But it soon turns into a murder investigation.
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 review

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The Contraband Killings by Lucienne Boyce
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1799 Principal bow Street runner Foster with constable Evans is sent to Anglesey to collect a smuggler but all doesn't go to plan and murders occur.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Meet Me at Oakham Mount by Melanie Schertz
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where Darcy falls for Elizabeth Bennet at the Meryton Assembly and they begin a courtship. And Elizabeth is just so wonderful. Unfortunately other people conspire to tear them apart.
An enjoyable re-read

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Mr. Darcy's Impulsive Moment: A Pride & Prejudice Novel Variation by Zoe Burton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice Variation Caroline Bingley has ruined herself and has been sent away by the family. At Netherfield Bingley's guests are the Hursts, Darcy and Albert Madison. On hearing that Elizabeth Bennet will marry Mr Collins, Darcy acts impulsively. How will both these events affect the neighbourhood families.
An entertaining and well-written variation.

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Star Trek: Avenger by William Shatner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An enjoyable re-read

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The Mudlark Murders by Lana Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1883. Why are orphan mudlack children being poisoned and dying. Inspector Henry Field Investigates this unofficial case helped by Mrs Amelia Greystone.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Fanny, A Mansfield Park Story by Amelia Marie Logan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Mansfield Park variation where Tom Bertram does not recover from his illness, and Mrs Maria Rushworth does not run away with Crawford. How will this affect both families.
An entertaining variation.
(A better ending then the original)

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