Universal Truth by A.R. Farina
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This Pride and Prejudice variation is set initially in 1989 Meryton, Connecticut. 17 year old Mary Bennet, is quiet, bookish, but also very intelligent and is close to her Father and Aunt Phillips rather than her overly dramatic mother. Will she be able to break away from the future her family expect of her. Can she accept her family are holding her back. Will she be stubborn enough to walk away.
An entertaining and well-written different variation which concentrates on Mary.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Pilgrim's Rest by Patricia Wentworth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Pilgrim's Rest, occupied by the Pilgrims for generations and home to suspicious deaths. It seems that as soon as the owner wishes to sell, they die. Is it the curse. Miss Silver is asked by the current owner, Major Roger Pilgrim, to investigate as he believes someone is trying to kill him.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Ladybird Ladybird: A Woodstock, Oxfordshire Cozy Mystery by A.G. Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Woodstock, 1950. A workshop is set ablaze, ruled arson, but a female body is found inside that of a young widow. Inspector Wallace investigates but Nestor Croft decides to ask questions.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Darcy's Happy Compromise: A Pride & Prejudice Novel Variation by Zoe Burton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Elizabeth is accidently compromised, when fleeing from overhearing a conversation at Lucas Lodge, by Darcy. Resulting in putting her life in danger. But it is not Jane that supports Elizabeth but Mary. Can both these Bennet daughters have a happy ending.
An entertaining variation. Another re-read.

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Colonel Fitzwilliam Takes Charge: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Shana Granderson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Colonel Fitzwilliam decides to take charge because of the behaviour of various people including the Bennets. How will this affect all their futures.
A delightful and entertaining well-written story with its cast of likeable and varied characters, and I loved all the pairings. Another re-read due to the lack of Colonel and Mary stories.

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The Basket Case by Tim Sullivan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A family picnic results in the discovery of a body in a tree. But how did the body land in the tree and from what.
An enjoyable short story

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The Augustus Bust by A.G. Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1947 Major Ashwell owner of the convalescent home at Hartley St Martin, is found dead at the bottom of the stairs. Temporary vicar James Ines is not convinced it is an accident and starts to ask questions.
Enjoyable short story

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