Death of a Fugitive by John Pilkington
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1595 Bishopsgate Ward. A gang of coiners are active in the area. Constable Cutler with help decides to investigate. But what will be the cost. He also has trouble at home to contend with as his daughter Jane is behaving suspiciously.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its interesting cast of characters. A good second book in this enjoyable series.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.



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A Seaside Mourning by Anne Bainbridge
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1873 Inspector Josiah Abbs and Sergeant Reeve are sent to Seaborough to investigate the death of wealthy Miss Harriet Chorley. But why was she killed.
An entertaining historical mystery. A good start to the series.

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Preserver by William Shatner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story concludes.
An entertaining story, a re-read.

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Lady Fetton's Longbourn Legacy by Victoria Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where Mrs Fetton, older half-sister to Bennet of Longbourn decides to take charge of her family before they are ruined. But how is she treated by the people of Netherfield Park and how will her actions affect all the Bennets.
A delightful and well-written entertaining story. A re-read.

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An Aunt's Assistance: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This Pride and Prejudice variation continues with Elizabeth and Mary staying at the Gardiners and hoping to reunite Bingley with Jane. Enter Colonel Fitzwilliam.
An entertaining story.

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Immortal Murder by Paul Doherty
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1313 Edward III and Queen Isabella survive assassination attempts, but also the King's treasure disappears from a boat on the Thames. Hugh Corbett is delegated to investigate.
An entertining historical mystery

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Oranges and Lemons by AG Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1950. Harold Benton, sexton and bell ringer is discovered dead in the church. Hester Croft and Gertie Bundle don't believe, as the local inspector, that it was an accident. But what was Harold concerned with over the last few weeks.
An enjoyable mystery

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