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 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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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 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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Lady 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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Lady Beth Fitzwilliam: Part 1 - Kidnapped: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Shana Granderson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation newly born, rejected Elizabeth Bennet is kidnapped by Lord Marlock. He reasoned that as her wife had just given birth to another stillborn child she would give up on llife. How does this event affect the future lives of the Bennets, Fitzwilliams and Darcys.
An entertaining variation.

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Darcy and Elizabeth: Unwritten Courtships: A Marriage Bargain at Midnight: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Vera Langley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Elizabeth Bennet and Darcy first meet as they both break into the dead Lady Selwyn's library. But what are they both looking for. But scandal and threats are not far behind. How will this affect all the Bennets and other families.
An enjoyable story

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