The House on Tollard Ridge: A Dr Priestley Detective Novel by John Rhode
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Samuel Barton of Tollard Ridge is found murdered in his home. Superintendent King Investigates and quickly surmises the guilty party. Is he right. Dr Priestley wonders.
An enjoyabe historical mystery
Originally published in 1929

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The Penguin Pool Murder by Stuart Palmer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1929. Hildegarde Withers while overseeing a school trip at the New York Aquarium discovers the body of stockbroker Gerald Lester in the Penguin pool. Inspector Oscar Piper Investigates with her help.
An entertaining historical mystery
Originally published in 1931

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His London Shame by Jessie Michaels
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The first of a Pride and Prejudice trilogy. After meeting Jane Bennet at the Bingleys (minus Charles Bingley) Darcy realises he has wronged Jane, but how can he atone for his past actions and change Elizabeth's view of him. Soon Elizabeth joins the Gardiner household.
An enjoyable and well-written variation.
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The Player in the Game: Book 3 The Alexander Wolfe Series by Karen Baugh Menuhin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

London, February 1925 Conrad Penhaligon, professional gambler, needs the helpof Wolfe. A debt has been called in. He is concerned that murder might occur. Seven people have been invited to a roulette game hosted by an actor. But before then the murders start.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery

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Sherlock Holmes and the Aeronauts by Linda Stratmann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1879. Holmes and Stamford are called in to investigate when mathematics tutor,Aubrey Soames, is killed. Were both accidents or attempted and completed murder.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Latter End by Patricia Wentworth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Latter End Manor. Having failed with one Latter, Lois Doubleday (37) married the wealthy Jimmy Latter (51). But she becomes convinced that someone is poisoning her. Unfortunately she is disliked among the household. Then she is killed. The police and Miss Silver investigate. But who will solve the crime.
An entertaining historical mystery

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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.
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