The Case of the Crumpled Knave by Anthony Boucher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

On receiving a strange p telegram from his friend HUmphrey Garrett, Colonel Rand arrives at his home only to find that he was murdered. After an arrest is made p.i. Fergus O'Breen is employed to find the killer.
An entertaining historical mystery

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The Case of William Smith by Patricia Wentworth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1949 William Smith has lived with that name for seven years, every since he was injured in the war. But why has he been attacked several times. Eventually Miss Silver is contacted.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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An Echo of Broken Glass: A Watts and Moffat Gilded Age Mystery Book Two by William Todd
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Braxton, 1894. Detective Percy Watts has a new investigation. While at a tea with four lady friends Mrs Sally Cummings died, possibly poisoned, after eating and drinking exactly as the others.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Lady Catherine Interferes: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Diana La Motte
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation wher Lady Catherine de bourg visits Longbourn. But what does she tell Darcy when she returns to Town.
An enjoyable variation.

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That Time The Bennet Sisters Robbed A Bank: A Pride And Prejudice Variation Featuring A Historical Heist & Family Adventures by Katherine Horne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation, where Mrs Bennet is dying and Longbourn has no money to pay for a doctor. But sixteen year old Mary has a plan, a plan that has been long in the making. Can it succeed.
An interesting and entertaining well-written variation with its cast of likeable (mostly) characters.

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By Fable and by Fact: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Jayanth Subramanyan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where Jane is married. The day after his arrogant proposal at Hunsford Elizabeth receives an express from Mary stating their father is dying. The attack brought on because of Lydia's elopement. Darcy and the Colonel offer to help. How does this affect the Bennets' future.
An entertaining and well-written variation with its cast of likeable and varied characters.

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An Ode to Poison by Lisa E. Betz
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

(41+ AD) when Salvia wife to Senator Gracchus is poisoned Livia decides to investigate even though Gracchus is an enemy of her husband.
An enjoyable historical mystery


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