The Carnival Murders by Irina Shapiro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1859. The autopsied remains of Mrs Tamzin Norris are found in an alley next to her father's public house. It soon comes to light that there have been similar authopsied bodies in the last several months. But why and what is the connection to all the deaths. Gemma Tate, a nurse, and her fiancé, Inspector Sebastian Bell, work together to investigate.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable and interesting main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Mary Bennet and the Blood of Innocents: Mary of Longbourn #11 by Carrie Mollenkopf
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1825 A Pride and Prejudice sequel where several deaths of elderly females have occurred in the Meryton locale. Soon suspicions are raised by Mary. But what could be the motive and the cause of the deaths.
An entertaining story. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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An Epic Surprise: A Pride & Prejudice Vagary by Shana Granderson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mr Bennet marrys Francis Gardener after she compromised him but she dies in giving birth to Jane. That means that Bennet can now marry the love of his life, Miss Priscilla Morris, and have four children, including two sons. How does affect all their futures especially with their connections to the aristocracy.
An entertaining story.




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Resorting to Murder: Holiday Mysteries by Martin Edwards
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1. The Adventure of the Devil's Foot - A.C. Doyle - what did happen to the Tregennis family
2. A Schoolmaster Abroad - W.E. Hornung - Dr Dollar saves his friend Dr Alt and discovers who wants to kill Jack Laverick.
3. Murder! - A. Bennett - Can the murderer escape justice.
4. The Murder on the Golf Links - M.M. Bodkin - Can detective Beck find the real murderer.
5. The Finger of Stone - G.K. Chesterton - Three men in a walking holiday In France hear of a murder but no body
6. The Vanishing of Mrs Fraser - B. Thomson - The suspicious disappearance of an ill Mrs Fraser.
7. A Mystery of the Sand-Hills - R.A. freeman- Dr. Thorndyke investigates footprints and clothing found in sand-hills.
8. The Hazel Ice - H.C. Bailey - Reggie Fortune solves a case while on holiday
9. Razor Edge - A. Berkeley - Sheringham is convinced that a body found in a sandy cove has been murderer.
10. Holiday Task - L. Bruce - while on holiday Sergeant Beef solves a crime
11. A Posteriori - H. Simpson - Miss Charters inadvertently becomes involved with a spy.
12. Where is Mr Manetot - P. Bentley - does someone overhear a murder planned
13. The House of Screams - G. Findler - A writer rents a house but hears screams during the night.
14. Cousin Once Removed - The last survivor qpwill inherit, or will they
An enjoyable collection of short stories

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A Cotswolds Murder by Roy Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Chuck Lindop, manager of a caravan site, is discovered dead, killed. DCI John Crow is called in to investigate.
An enjoyable modern mystery
Originally published in 1974

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Sealed with a Loving Kill by Roger Ormerod
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Recently married (to the awful Elsa) David Mallin p.i, is employed to find a missing wife of three years. But that is only the start. Soon there is a body and another missing wife.
An enjoyable modern mystery
Originally published in 1976

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Why Wed? A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Renata McMann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mr Bennet has married three times, the second produced his estranged son Thomas, a curate, and the third his five daughters.
Will any of them marry, and be happy especially as some have only known each other for a short time.
An entertaining novella (4 stars because I like the pairing of Mary Bennet).

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