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Sunday, 1 November 2026

Frequent HearsesFrequent Hearses by Edmund Crispin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fen becomes the literary advisor for a film at the Long Fulton Films. But why would a young actress commit suicide having got a role in a film.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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The theft at pemberly : A pride and prejudice variationThe theft at pemberly : A pride and prejudice variation by Job Karen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice Variation where Elizabeth is visiting Hunsford. While at Rosing Lady Catherine shows off the Pemberley Star. But soon it is stolen and she accuses Elizabeth.
4 stars because of the Mary pairing.

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Saturday, 31 October 2026

The Catherine Wheel (Miss Silver, #15)The Catherine Wheel by Patricia Wentworth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Seventy year old millionaire Jacob Taverner has invited some of his relations to his Carherine Wheel Inn. But why. Miss Silver is there on behalf of the police due to the rumours of smuggling Then there is a death.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Mary Bennett’s Brilliant Scheme : A Pride and Prejudice Variation (Manners and Misunderstandings)Mary Bennett’s Brilliant Scheme : A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Shannon Moore
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation (both Jane and Elizabeth are married but not Charlotte or Lydia) where Mary decides she needs to acquire social skills and sets out a methodology to do so. With contributions from Charlotte, Elizabeth (who seems to live nearby) and surprisely Kitty and Lydia.
An enjoyable story but needs some proofreading and I found it too long

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Friday, 30 October 2026

A Deadly Halloween at Château de Camon: A 1930s Halloween Mystery (Lord Edgington Investigates Abroad Book 6)A Deadly Halloween at Château de Camon: A 1930s Halloween Mystery by Benedict Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

October 1930. At Chateau de Camon a seance has been arranged for invited guests. But now a death has occurred. Lord Edgington and Christopher investigate. But what could be the motive.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Chantecoq and the Devil's Daughter (The Further Exploits of Chantecoq Book 9)Chantecoq and the Devil's Daughter by Arthur Bernède
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1932 Chantecoq on the side of the pacifists must defeat the warmongers whom are intent in killing anyone aiming to win the anti-war Clifford prize.
An enjoyable story

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Thursday, 29 October 2026

Lady Beth Fitzwilliam: Part 2 – Consequences: A Pride & Prejudice VariationLady Beth Fitzwilliam: Part 2 – Consequences: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Shana Granderson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The story continues as the Bennets discover where Elizabeth has been living for the last 18 years. A reunion needs to be planned, and what of Lord Matlock.
An enjoyable conclusion

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