The Puzzle of the Pepper Tree by Stuart Palmer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hildegarde Withers is on holiday on Catalina Island. When the local plane service lands one of the nine passengers is dead. The local police and doctor proclaim a natural death, but not Miss Withers, until the corpse disappears. She has contacted detective Oscar Piper and awaits his arrival.
An entertaining historical mystery.
(First published in 1933)

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The Case of Bingley's Missing Aphrodite by Emma Aubrey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice sequel where 18 months have passed since the Bingley party left Netherfield, and with the Bennet parents dead the daughters are now mostly living in London with their cousin William Bennet. He has become an investigator, and is currently involved with Bow Street with a murder, and employed by Bingley to recover a stolen item. Darcy also becomes involved with the investigation.
An entertaining and well-written historical cozy mystery with its cast of likeable and known characters. A good start to this new series.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

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Pinehurst by John Rhode
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mr Coningsworth of Pinehurst has been run over and died, by drunk drive Thomas Awdrey. So drunk he was unaware of the accident. But is all as it seems as Dr Priestley helps the police in their investigation.
An entertaining historical mystery

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The Beckoning Lady by Margery Allingham
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

The Campion family is visiting Pontisbright village for the summer when a death occurs, but why and by whom.
No one of the best stories

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Mr. Bennet's Death by Elaine Burkett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, Darcy and the colonel are visiting Rosings when Darcy learns that Bennet has died. How will his behaviour and feelings towards Elizabeth change. Would have been more enjoyable to have more of the stories of the other Bennet ladies. It took too long for both Elizabeth and Darcy to consider Jane and Bingley feelings - both to self centred and selfish.
An entertaining variation.

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Storm Clouds of Love by Melanie Schertz
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where after being given the letter at Rosings Elizabeth (so perfect) is caught and hurt in a day long storm. Only to decide she was wrong about Darcy. Soon more of the Bennets arrive to stay at Rosings. Will there be happy endings for everyone.
Another enjoyable re-read.
Although there was quite a bit of repetition of events/conversations and the overly sweet not balanced by the wickedness of others.
Four stars only because of the Mary pairing

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Her Grace Revisited: A Pride & Prejudice Vagary by Shana Granderson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where a kind and worthy man, the Duke of Hertfordshire becomes intrigued by a young and clever (just too much) Elizabeth. Who with Mary were unwanted by their parents and so were raised by the Gardiners. How will this affect the fortunes of all the Bennets, their relations and friends.
An entertaining story

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