The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Blue Train has arrived at Nice but the body of murdered Ruth Kettering, daughter of American millionaire Rufus Van Aldin is discovered. He recruits Poirot to investigate.
An entertaining historical mystery.
Originally published in 1928

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Cast, in Order of Disappearance by Simon Brett
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

December 1973. To help his friend Jacqui, Charles Paris decides to investigate the death of Marcus Steen, theatrical agent, and Bill Sweet, blackmailer. Unfortunately I did not find any of the characters likeable.
Overall an enjoyable mystery

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The Heiress: The Revelations of Anne de Bourgh by Molly Greeley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice Variation where from virtually her birth Anne de Bourgh has been given daily doses of laudanum. Can she find the strength at 29 to overcome the habit and Lady Catherine, to eventually have a life.
An interesting story

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Coroner's Pidgin by Margery Allingham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The first time home from the war in four years Campion stops at his flat only to be invaded by Lugg and various people carrying a female body, one that was probably murdered. But that is just the start.
An entertaining historical mystery

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The Young Shall See Visions and the Old Dream Dreams by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Eighty year old Nell wonders if the past events are as she remembers them.
An enjoyable short story

(Included in - Moment on the Edge, A: 100 Years of Crime Stories by Women edited by Elizabeth George)

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A Vengeful Longing by R.N. Morris
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Summer 1868 St. Petersburg. As per every Saturday Dr Martin Meyer gives his wife a box of chocolates. But this week they have been poisoned and she and their son die. But this is not the only case for Magistrate Petrovich. Are they related.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Afraid All the Time by Nancy Pickard
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Jean Baum relocated to the Prairies but she is always afriad. What will be the result. An interesting short story

(Included in - Moment on the Edge, A: 100 Years of Crime Stories by Women edited by Elizabeth George)

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