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Monday, 23 February 2026

The Salton Killings (Chief Inspector Woodend, #1)The Salton Killings by Sally Spencer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1958 Salton. The body of fifteen year old Diane Thorburn is discovered in the local salt store. DCI Charlie Woodend is called in to investigate with his new DS, Rutter. But is there a connection between this murder and the deaths a few years earlier.
An entertaining historical mystery

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A Dartmoor Murder (Inspector John Crow #8)A Dartmoor Murder by Roy Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1970s Detective Superintendent John Crow is called in to investigate the death of Fred Norman, environmental coordinator for a miing company in Dartmoor. His death has occurred several months previously.
An enjoyable mystery

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Sunday, 22 February 2026

Death and the Dancing Footman (Roderick Alleyn, #11)Death and the Dancing Footman by Ngaio Marsh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1940 Jonathan Royal of Highfold Manor invites a group of people to a house party knowing they all or mostly dislike each other. Then a blizzard occurs leaving them trapped with a murderer.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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A Matter of Means (A Persuasion Prequel, Sequel and Variation Book 4)A Matter of Means by Meg Osborne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Persuasion variation where Anne Eliot still has the note informing her that his brother Frederick Wentworth was dead. Years later Anne is now in Bath. But who does she see.
An entertaining story

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Saturday, 21 February 2026

Captain Wentworth's Christmas Wish (A Persuasion Prequel, Sequel and Variation Book 3)Captain Wentworth's Christmas Wish by Meg Osborne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Persuasion variation. Somerset 1814, post Lyme visit a day Anne Elliot is still staying at Uppercross. But what are the thoughts of Captain Wentworth as he stays at Kellynch Hall and his regrets. Until he makes a wish on a shooting star.
An enjoyable story

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Half the Sum of Attraction (A Persuasion Prequel, Sequel and Variation Book 2)Half the Sum of Attraction by Meg Osborne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Persuasion variation where Captain Wentworth visits his brother Edward at Monkford for the first time. How will his first meeting with Anne go. Meanwhile Elizabeth and Sir Walter await a visit from cousin Elliott.
An entertaining story

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Friday, 20 February 2026

Five Gentlemen at Netherfield: Pride and Prejudice VariationsFive Gentlemen at Netherfield: Pride and Prejudice Variations by Laraba Kendig
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation due to the death of their aunt the Bennet daughters each have a dowry of £5000 except Mary who has £25,000. How will this affect their futures especially when five gentlemen arrive at the newly leased Netherfield.
An entertaining and well-written story

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