The Three Coffins by John Dickson Carr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Professor Charles Grimaud is killed in a locked room in his occupied home. How did the murderer escape when there are no footprints in the snow surrounding the house. Fifteen minutes later another murder occurs. Superintendent Hadley Investigates with the help of Dr Fell.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Traitor's Purse by Margery Allingham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Campion is on a vital wartime mission but unfortunately for him he wakes up in hospital suffering from amnesia. Overhearing he had attacked a police officer he makes his escape. But can he complete the mission not knowing what it is. Who can he trust.
An entertaining historical thriller/mystery

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Country Lovers by Nadine Gordimer
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

South Africa and the results of a forbidden interracial relationship.
An interesting story

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

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Neck and Neck by Leo Bruce
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Aunt to Lionel (chronicler of Beef) and Vincent Townsend, Aurora Fielding, is found dead, poisoned in her home in Hastings. Are the three nephews, and main beneficiaries including Hilton Gupp, the prime suspects. Beef also has a second case in the Cotswolds, that of the murder of wealthy and unlike Edwin Ridley.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Elizabeth Bennet's Wager by Wade H. Mann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and prejudice variation.So how does Elizabeth Bennet react to the proposal from Darcy at Hunsford. Not in any way that you could imagine. The Bennet females and the other ladies of Meryton are more intelligent then was first thought by the visiting gentleman.
A bizarre, but enjoyable story

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Caprice and Instability by Isara
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation that starts post Hunsford when Jane and Elizabeth are recalled home because of an injury to Bennet. who decides that to protect his daughters future they must work as governesses. But when Elizabeth is attacked she decides to flee to London to speak to Bingley. Circumstances lead to the delightful Colonel Fitzwilliam to take charge and ensue happy endings.
An entertaining story

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The Sinister Deception by Lana Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1884. Is the latest sanatorium, Hollowgate Heights all what it states as suspicions are raised. Inspector Field's investigation is interrupted by a bomb back at Scotland Yard.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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