Flowers for the Judge by Margery Allingham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1931 One of the directors at the Barnabus Publishing house, friends of Campion, is discovered dead after been missing for four days. Another director is accused of his murder. But is it the right person. Campion believes not.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Case with No Conclusion: A Sgt. Beef Mystery by Leo Bruce
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Peter Ferrers employs Sergeant Beef, p.i. to prove that his brother Stewart is innocent of the murder of Dr Benson, that he has been arrested for.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Morning Mist: A Nature's Fury and Delights Novelette by Leenie Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Sense and Sensibility variation where the Dashwoods have newly arrived at Barton Cottage and Marianne meets a stranger - Colonal Brandon, while walking in the morning mist.
An enjoyable story

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Spotlight by Patricia Wentworth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gregory Porlock is holding a house party. But with each guest he has a hold over them. But the blackmailing host is soon found dead.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Murder on Devil’s Ridge by Irina Shapiro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Inspector Sebastian Bell and his new wife Nurse Gemma Bell, are visiting his family in Suffolk when the body of young Cynthia Ravenel, oldest daughter of the Viscount is discovered. They are employed 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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Costly Lies by Chris Collett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While acting DI Vicky Jesson and her team are investing the death of wine merchant Alan Gillespie, on sickness leave DCI Tom Mariner has been asked to look into the death of 84 year old Dorothy Baxter.
An entertaining modern mystery

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In the Beginning by P.F. Ford
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

2005 DS Cormac is called to investigate a reported disturbance at a house and discovers a female body. DI James is in charge of the investigate and presumes to known who the guilty party is.
An enjoyable modern mystery

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