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Sunday, 28 June 2026

The Murder Book (Henry Johnstone Mystery, #1)The Murder Book by Jane A. Adams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1928 DCI Henry Johnstone and DS Mickey Hitchens are called to Lincolnshire to investigate a triple murder. Three bodies have been found newly buried in a garden. But soon there will be another death.
An entertaining historical mystery. A good start to this series

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The Gravesend Murder (Field & Greystone, #3)The Gravesend Murder by Lana Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1884. Detective Henry Field is sent to Gravesend to investigate the death of shop owner Benjamin Norris. A man he had only recently interviewed concerning the death of Mr Greystone over a year ago.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Saturday, 27 June 2026

Murder at Cirey (Victor Constant Mysteries #1)Murder at Cirey by Cheryl Sawyer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1735 Cirey. Military policeman Victor Constant Investigates the death of a Damien Moiron, secretary. But why and by whom was he murdered.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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A Jury of Her PeersA Jury of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mr John Wright is found hanged. But my whom and why, and who will discover the truth.
Enjoyable short story
First published in 1917

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Friday, 26 June 2026

Divided Loyalties (Jack and Amy Cole #2)Divided Loyalties by Steven Veerapen
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1570 Amy and Jack Cole sometime employee's of Walsingham are sent on different mission. But are they connected to finding out what and who are The Diamond League
An enjoyable spy thriller

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Thomas Bennet Takes Charge: A Pride & Prejudice Variation (Take Charge Series)Thomas Bennet Takes Charge: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Shana Granderson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where Thomas Bennet of Longbourn has a younger brother, but they fall out over their love for Frances Gardiner. James left to live in America, marry and have 3 children. Finally Thomas Bennet wakes up to the realisation that he is a bad husband and even worse a bad father. How will all the Bennet lives be changed.
An entertaining story

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Thursday, 25 June 2026

The Missing Dead (Misty Isle #7)The Missing Dead by J.M. Dalgliesh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Skye. The police are called to the Ashaig cemetery because of a desecrated grave. But this is only the first, all were the crew of a fishing vessel which encountered an abandoned yacht eighteen years ago.
But the skipper’s widow, is discovered murdered. What did really happen 18 years ago. DI McAdam and his team investigate.
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery with its cast of likeable and interesting characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own

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