Murder at the Christmas Ball: A 1920s cozy mystery by Catherine Coles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1924 The Christies are holding a Chritmas ball at Hessleham Hall when they notice a few, to them, uninvited guests. Then their House Steward in front of all their guests annouces he is the rightful heir to the earldom, with proof. Unfortunately he is soon found dead. Though DI Andrews investigates they hold their own parallel investigations.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of likeable characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
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Murder in the New Forest by Carol Cole
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

DI Callun MacLean's first day in his new job leads him to Hale Purlieu in the New Forest, and the body of businesswoman Mary-Ellen Mitchell, 55. He and his team investigate.
An entertaining modern mystery with its likeable characters. A good start to this new series.

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The Inklings Detective Agency by John R. Kelly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oxford 1936 The Inkling Detective Agency, members which include Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, are approached by the 'dead' Sir Conan Doyle to investigate a murder. That of Lord Roger Pennington, their first murder case. With the help of their literary friends can they uncover the secrets to not just his death but also a previous killing.
An enjoyable historical mystery with its cast of interesting characters.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Dear Sir, - A Pride and Prejudice Variation After Hunsford — : When Jane Bennet’s Letter Changed Everything by Kinga Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation both Jane and Elizabeth are at the Gardiners after Elizabeth's visit to Hunsford and that proposal. After telling Jane everything Jane decides that she must write a letter to Darcy explaining her feelings for Bingley. How does that change everyone's future. Who will have their happy ending and who their deserved endings.
An entertaining and well-written story especially as it did not go down the usual route for Darcy and Elizabeth. For me that made a lovely change.

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Perception and Persuasion: Lady Russell Remembers by Ronald McGowan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Persuasion variation where we learn the story of Jane Armstrong and see her becoming Lady Russell and her introduction to the Eliott family at Kellynch.
An enjoyable story

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Spectre by William Shatner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

2375 A.D. It would seem that the actions of the Enterprise crew in the Mirror Universe have come back to haunt the Federation. As Kirk finds out what have been the long term results of their visit. Has his universe been filterated by their counterparts.
An enjoyable re-read

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The Mysterium (Hugh Corbett Mysteries, Book 17): The hunt for a deadly killer amidst medieval London by Paul Doherty
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1304, has the assassin known as the Mysterium reappeared after twenty years. How did he originally escape captive. Corbett is assigned to catch this killer, but so far many have been murdered.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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