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Friday, 20 March 2026

The Afternoon Tea Murders (The Secret Detective Agency, #4)The Afternoon Tea Murders by Helena Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1942 Jane Treen of the Secret Detective Agency is sent to Downland House where Arthur Cilento is working as part of a team of codebreakers. It seems Benson is concerned about a series of incidents within the team and staff. On arrival Jane and Arthur soon discover a murder.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its interesting and likeable 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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A Spring Society: A Pride and Prejudice Novella Variation (Seasons of Serendipity #6)A Spring Society: A Pride and Prejudice Novella Variation by Elizabeth Ann West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

March 1813 - This Pride & Prejudice series continues with this Book 6. A Pemberley heir is on the way, the Fitzwilliam fortunes are still low and there is to be a ball at Pemberley, among all the family quarrels.
But most importantly what of Brigadier General Fitzwilliam and Mary Bennet and their wedding plans as he is about to be deployed.
Another enjoyable book in the series, but not a standalone story. Re-read

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Thursday, 19 March 2026

A Terribly Savage Killing: A 1920s MysteryA Terribly Savage Killing: A 1920s Mystery by Anthony Slayton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1926 Withermere Island, one of the homes of 5th Viscount Featherstone is invaded by all his family to attend his funeral. Only to find him alive. But then the murders started. Quayle, shadowed by the family lawyer, Asquith, is called upon to investigate.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its interesting main character. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
I received a free copy of this book via BookSirens and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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The Davidson Case. IllustratedThe Davidson Case. Illustrated by John Rhode
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sir Hector Davidson, businessman, is travelling home with a crate full of patterns. On arrival the driver finds him dead and the crate missing, and the van doors still tied closed. Dr. Priestley is called in to help in the investigation.
An entertaining historical mystery
Originally published in 1929

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Wednesday, 18 March 2026

A January for Jane: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella (A Seasons of Serendipity Bride, #1)A January for Jane: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella by Elizabeth Ann West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

January 1813 This is the story of Jane Bennet where she is staying at Mr. Darcy's Scottish estate with the child of Lydia and Wickham, her orphaned illegitimate nephew. Also staying there as a guest is Graham Hamilton. Who is homeless due to a fire destroying his home Blaylock House.
An enjoyable well-written story.
This P&P sequel is part of the Seasons of Serendipity series and should be read as part of that. Re-read again.

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A Winter Wonder (Seasons of Serendipity, #5)A Winter Wonder by Elizabeth Ann West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

October 1812 In this Pride and Prejudice sequel the story continues as the Darcys, Bennets and Fitzwilliams descend on Pemberley with all their problems.
An enjoyable well-written story. Another re-read.

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Tuesday, 17 March 2026

The Surprising Mr. DarcyThe Surprising Mr. Darcy by Debra-Ann Kummoung
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A pride and prejudice variation. The morning after the Meryton Assembly and the insult, Darcy and Elizabeth meet. And start over.
Enjoyable short story

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