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Saturday, 18 April 2026

Murder on the Rocks (A Lady Hardcastle Mystery #13)Murder on the Rocks by T.E. Kinsey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1913 Florence and Emily, Lady Hardcastle are invited to a weekend house party by friend JB McIntyre at his Tudor Fort on Guardian's Rock. But jewellery thefts and murders keep them busy. Can they solve the cases before the next boat arrives.
An entertaining and well-written historical cozy mystery with its interesting and likeable 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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Before The Storm: A Doubt Not Cousin Saga: Colonel Fitzwilliam (The Matlock Fitzwilliams Book 1)Before The Storm: A Doubt Not Cousin Saga: Colonel Fitzwilliam by Barry S. Richman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where the future Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam is born without the ability to feel pain. How will affect his life as he is now destined to serve the Crown.
An entertaining and well-written story.

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Friday, 17 April 2026

Rivals and RascalsRivals and Rascals by Maggie Page
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation who can win the love of Elizabeth Bennet. Will it be Darcy or Colonel Fitzwilliam. And what will they do to be successful.
An entertaining variation, where the Colonel chose wisely, but it takes until the last ten percent to do so and then the story for me becomes enjoyable.
Overal another entertaining re-read

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Saving Elizabeth BennetSaving Elizabeth Bennet by Melanie Schertz
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation set after the Bingleys and Darcy have left Netherfield Park. With disaster striking the Bennet family, and the remaining members having to leave Longbourn immediately, Elizabeth decides takes a position of lady's companion. This unfortunatey leads to more disastrous consequences. Can they expect any help.
Anther entertaining re-read in my quest to read Mary and Colonel stories.

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Thursday, 16 April 2026

Marshal of Snowdonia (Marshal of Snowdonia #1)Marshal of Snowdonia by Simon McCleave
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Retired Detective gets a call from friend and retired judge Anne Taylor. Her sister Meg has gone missing and she needs his help.
An entertaining modern mystery. A good start to this new series

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Dead Man's Shoes (Carolus Deene, #4)Dead Man's Shoes by Leo Bruce
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gregory Willick was murdered, shot, and his body discovered the next day in the nearby woods. Everyone knew who was the killer, and so there was no surprise when he committed suicide. Senior History Master, Carolus Deene, becomes involved and is not convinced of either fact.
An entertaining mystery
Originally published in 1958

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Wednesday, 15 April 2026

A Husband's Love: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (A Season of Misunderstanding Book 5)A Husband's Love: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story concludes as the Colonel receives news of his elder brothers' death. Now he is the Earl. But will everyone get the happy ending they deserve.
An entertaining variation.

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