Murder at the Gasworks by Lisa M. Lane
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1860 London. When stoker Joe Carter is discovered dead, poisoned, 10 year old Tommy Jones, is arrested. Sergeant Slaughter is convinced he is innocent and continues the investigation only to discover a previous death of another stoker. Is there a connection between them, and what of the strange happenings at the Bank of England.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of likeable and interesting characters. A good start to this series.
I received a free copy of this book via LibraryThing and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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The Blind Barber by John Dickson Carr
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Four passengers on board the Queen Victoria sailing to Southampton come across a theft of a jewel, and a film detrimental to a prominent American, and a killer.
Too much use of the vernacular.

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Silent Witnesses by Annelie Wendeberg
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Boston 1893 Dr Elizabeth Arlington previously known as Anna Kronberg, decides to investigate the murder of Mrs Hennetta Hyde, washerwoman, as she doesn't believe the police capable. Then there is another death. Can she trust inspector McCurley. And all the time she is worried that Moran will find her and her child.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery

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A New Life in London by Meg Osborne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Persuasion variation where Sir Walter has died leaving many debts. This has resulted in Elizabeth and Anne living temporarily in London. Elizabeth is determined to make a match and Anne meets Captain Wentworth.
An enjoyable story

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What Truth Reveals: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Katelyn Rae
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where Colonel Fitzwilliam is held captive in Scotland. Then Mary Bennet is abducted, but why and by whom. Together they must try and escape. Meanwhile in Meryton what can Darcy and Elizabeth do.
A delightful and well-written story.

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Worthy of Her Trust: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Melissa Anne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, Elizabeth Tomlinson due to the death of her family, becomes an heiress at the age of 5, and goes to live with her Bennet relation. After her uncle dies, her second uncle, Thomas, with his wife and four daughters inherit Longbourn. The parents treat her badly. Will she have a happy ending. And what of the Bennet daughters. A pity the Gardiners didn't care more for their actual nieces rather than indulge Elizabeth.
An entertaining story.

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Murder at Swann's Lake by Sally Spencer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1959 Swann's Lake village. Robbie Petersson decided to distant himself from his criminal past and buy several businesses in Swann's Lame. But has his past caught up with him when he is murdered. DCI Woodend is sent to iinvestigate.
An enjoyable mystery

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