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Wednesday, 10 June 2026

Darcy's Happy Compromise: A Pride & Prejudice Novel Variation (In Peril With Darcy Book 1)Darcy's Happy Compromise: A Pride & Prejudice Novel Variation by Zoe Burton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Elizabeth is accidently compromised, when fleeing from overhearing a conversation at Lucas Lodge, by Darcy. Resulting in putting her life in danger. But it is not Jane that supports Elizabeth but Mary. Can both these Bennet daughters have a happy ending.
An entertaining variation. Another re-read.

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

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Colonel Fitzwilliam decides to take charge because of the behaviour of various people including the Bennets. How will this affect all their futures.
A delightful and entertaining well-written story with its cast of likeable and varied characters, and I loved all the pairings. Another re-read due to the lack of Colonel and Mary stories.

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Tuesday, 9 June 2026

The Basket CaseThe Basket Case by Tim Sullivan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A family picnic results in the discovery of a body in a tree. But how did the body land in the tree and from what.
An enjoyable short story

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The Augustus Bust (AG Barnett's Mystery Singles Book 4)The Augustus Bust by A.G. Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1947 Major Ashwell owner of the convalescent home at Hartley St Martin, is found dead at the bottom of the stairs. Temporary vicar James Ines is not convinced it is an accident and starts to ask questions.
Enjoyable short story

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Death on the Norfolk Coast (DI Peter Shaw & DS George Valentine #1)Death on the Norfolk Coast by Jim Kelly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Eight cars are diverted by an diversion and stopped by a fallen tree, through a snow storm. When the police arrive there is one dead man. Earlier a body had washed up,on the nearby beach, and later another body discovered in the sand. Is there a connection between these deaths. DI Peter Shaw and his team investigate.
An enjoyable modern mystery

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Monday, 8 June 2026

Elizabeth Bennet’s Oxford Rivalry: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Featuring A Regency College Enemies to Lovers Romance (Jane Austen Variation Novels)Elizabeth Bennet’s Oxford Rivalry: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Featuring A Regency College Enemies to Lovers Romance by Katherine Horne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where after a nationwide exam the top 30 intelligent ladies are offered a place at Oxford University. All due to a wager. How will Elizabeth and Mary, and the others cope with the entitled male students.
An entertaining and well-written delightful story

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Mary Bennet’s New Neighbors: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Featuring a Found Family Romance (Jane Austen Variation Novels)Mary Bennet’s New Neighbors: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Featuring a Found Family Romance by Katherine Horne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice Sequel where Mary Bennet, 28, is the last unmarried daughter, and Mrs Bennet has died. Then Longbourn has a new neighbour, widower Richard Sigmund and his two young daughters. How does this affect Mary's structured lifestyle.
A delightful and well-written story.

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