Investigations of the Reverend Lyle Thorne by Ray Moore
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Sandition. The case of the
1. Fallen Woman - September 1911. The body of a woman is discovered at the base of a cliff.
2. Anonymous Cleric - April 1912 - A Catholic priest wants Thorne to prove the innocence of a Mr Scott from theft and murder.
3. Italian Bride - May 1913 - Why are items being stolen from the Roland's household.
4. Missing Betrothed - August 1913 - Wealthy Dominic Rufford's bride to be has gone missing.
5. Hanging Man - August 1927 - The Vicar of Upper Sandition is found hanging from the church bell ropes.
Enjoyable short stories

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A Fox Hunting Murder by Roy Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Northumberland. DCI John Crow is called in to an investigation. As during a fox hunt a body of a man was discovered. A hunt objector. But how and why was he killed.
An enjoyable mystery

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The Hippopotamus Pool by Elizabeth Peters
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1900 A masked stranger approaches Emerson to tell him he knows the location of Queen Tetisheri's tomb. But when he disappears Emerson and his party must determine its location before grave robbers arrive. But who can they trust.
An enjoyable historical mystery with its likeable characters.

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The Belmont Affair by Karen Baugh Menuhin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1925. Alexander Wolfe, with his assistant Fox and valet Dicks are sent to Belmont Park. To investigate the death of banking heir, 33 year old Rupert Belmont, and the bank of Belmont and Chartwell. But what will they uncover.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its very likeable and interesting main characters. A very good second book in this enjoyable series.

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Pretending to Love Mary: A Sweet Extra Novelette by Leenie Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation the story continues on from 'His Father's Last Gift'. So what will be the result of Colonel Fitzwilliam's strategy to pretend to befriend Mary Bennet. Especially now that his parents have arrived in time for the Netherfield Ball.
A delightful and well-written romance story with its very likeable character. Another re-read.

(Sequel to His Father's Last Gift)

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His Father's Last Gift: A Darcy and Elizabeth Variation by Leenie Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Elizabeth is attending to an ill Jane at Netherfield Park. During her stay Elizabeth meets and talks with Darcy where he apologizes for his behaviour. Meanwhile Colonel Fitzwilliam arrives with the last letter Darcy Senior wrote to his son. These events, combined with Jane showing her steely character, will this change the timing of future events, especially when Wickham and Mr. Collins arrive in the neighbourhood.
A delightful and well-written story, with its lovely characters. I even liked Darcy in this enjoyable variation.
Another good addition to this series. Another re-read

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The Faces of the Dead by Chris Nickson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

March 1944, Leeds. It all starts with a car accident when a local gangster and his passenger die. Inside the boot of the car SID find war rations and American guns. Who will now take over the local crime operation and who is the American contact. SID investigates but more deaths occur.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of interesting and likeable 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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