Marshal of Snowdonia by Simon McCleave
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Retired Detective gets a call from friend and retired judge Anne Taylor. Her sister Meg has gone missing and she needs his help.
An entertaining modern mystery. A good start to this new series

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Dead Man's Shoes by Leo Bruce
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gregory Willick was murdered, shot, and his body discovered the next day in the nearby woods. Everyone knew who was the killer, and so there was no surprise when he committed suicide. Senior History Master, Carolus Deene, becomes involved and is not convinced of either fact.
An entertaining mystery
Originally published in 1958

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A Husband's Love: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story concludes as the Colonel receives news of his elder brothers' death. Now he is the Earl. But will everyone get the happy ending they deserve.
An entertaining variation.

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A Cousin's Courage: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The story continues as Jane Bennet takes some foolish action, while Georgiana Darcy, Colonel Fitzwilliam and Bingley come to the rescue. But are they in time.
Enjoyable story.

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The Key by Patricia Wentworth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1944 Marbury. Scientist Michael Harsch has just finished his latest project when he is found shot inside a locked church where he went to play the organ, presumed to be a suicide. But after Scotland yard are called in and make an arrest, Miss Maud Silver is contacted to investigate.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Saving Elizabeth Bennet by Melanie Schertz
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation set after the Bingleys and Darcy have left Netherfield Park. With disaster striking the Bennet family, and the remaining members having to leave Longbourn immediately, Elizabeth decides takes a position of lady's companion. This unfortunatey leads to more disastrous consequences. Can they expect any help.
Anther entertaining re-read in my quest to find Mary and Colonel stories.

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Last Will and Testament by E.X. Ferrars
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wealthy 84 year old Mrs Arliss is dead from her second stroke. Unfortunately for her relations most of her wealth has gone. Then the first murder occurs. Virginia and Felix Freer wonder who the murderer is. Can Virginia trust anything that her estranged husband says.
An enjoyable mystery

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