Hemlock Bay by Martin Edwards
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1930 The suicide of Edward Hillman, a vision of a murder told to reporter Jacob Flint, and a potential murderer arriving, results in Hemlock Bay, a new resort in Lancashire, becoming the place to visit as Rachel Savernake and her entourage arrive followed by Flint. Then a murder occurs. Rachel and her team have more to investigate along with the police.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of likeable and interesting 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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Wasp Nest by Inger Wolf
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Aarhus. The body of 15 year old Mads Birk is found, tortured and surrounded by dead wasps. But he will not be the last. But why and by whom. Lt Daniel Trokica nd his team investigate.
An enjoyable modern Danish mystery

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The Ice House by AG Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1920s. The body of Federick Wyndham, missing for several months is found on his estate's ice house, which is locked and the key inside. Fane becomes interested and sends Nell Blackwood to investigate at Braeburn Hall.
An entertaining historical mystery

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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.
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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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Rivals 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 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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