The Faces of the Dead by Chris Nickson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

March 1944, Leeds. It all starts with a car accident when a local gangster and his passenger die. Inside the boot of the car SID find war rations and American guns. Who will now take over the local crime operation and who is the American contact. SID investigates but more deaths occur.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of interesting and likeable 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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Arguing With Mary: A Sweet Extra Novelette by Leenie Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story continues in this Pride and Prejudice variation as the house party at Netherfield carries on. Colonel Fitzwilliam and Mary Bennet continue to argue with each other. Thankfully for them neither is looking for marriage, or are they.
A well-written and delightful story. Another entertaining re-read. Once again

(Sequel to With Quill and Ink.)

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With Quill and Ink by Leenie Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

September 1811 In this Pride and Prejudice variation Bingley has leased Netherfield off the new owner Darcy. But because part of the garden has been bequeathed to Elizabeth Bennet by the previous owner, Netherfield cannot be sold until Elizabth marries. Colonel Fitzwilliam, guest of Bingley, suggests a house party to find the perfect gentleman for her.
An entertaining and well-written story.with its cast of varied and likeable characters. Even the unlikeable ones were interesting. I loved this forthright Colonel Fitzwilliam and Mary Bennet.
Enjoyable re-read, once again.

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Mary Bennet's Improper Adventure: A Pride and Prejudice Spin-Off for Fans of Bridgerton by Mira Micheilis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice sequel where overly pious and moralistic Mary visits the Gardiners in town for Christmas. Unfortunately she comes across as snobbish as Darcy. But can she change, does she want to.
An enjoyable story

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Mary's Secrets: A Pride and Prejudice Sequel by Elaine Burkett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice sequel where Mary's actions during the double wedding of her older sisters rebounds on her. How will this affect her later actions. Four years later..
An entertaining and well-written story about the growth of Mary Bennet. (Unfortunately just one sentence did annoy me concerning the Colonel)

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A Deadly Affair by Carla Simpson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1889 Adventurous and author Mikaela Forsythe has discovered her sister, Leonard, Lady Litton has disappeared with her maid Mary Ryan only for Mary to turn up murdered. She is persuaded to team up with ex-police, now p.i. Angus Brodie, to investigate.
An entertaining historical mystery. A good start to this new series though I probably would have enjoyed the story more if it was just about Brodie.

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Rest You Merry by Charlotte MacLeod
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Peter Shandy returns to the Balaclava Agricultural College after his short Christmas break only to find a body in his home. He decides to investigate.
An enjoyable modern mystery

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