The Spanish Villa Murder by Roy Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An assassin is waiting but for whom. Businessman Simon Chan requests that Ward with his contacts looks for missing Harry Staughton. But then past business dealings intrude and complications occur.
An enjoyable modern mystery.
Originally published in 1991

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Pride & Prejudice: Mary's Story by Jeanne Desautel Foster
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story of Pride and Prejudice from Mary Bennet's point of view, with the addition of new characters which takes the story beyond canon. Can Mary also have her happy ending.
An enjoyable and well-written story. Another re-read, again, but the pairing is not my favourite.

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Falconer and the Rain of Blood by Ian Morson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1275 When Sir Hugo de Wolfson arrived in Oxford he also brought the plague of smallpox with him. So constable Peter Bullock closes the city down. Confined within is a book thief, and a murderer. Can Falconer determine the guilty parties.
An entertaining historical mystery, the last in the series.

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Three Weeks in Kent: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story continues in this Pride and Prejudice variation as the Colonel takes his party to visit Lady Catherine de Bourgh at Rosings. Unfortunately for Elizabeth, Mr Collins is also at Hunsford. Can Elizabeth and Darcy avoid their unwanted marriages and who is the secret admirer of Anne de Bourgh.
Enjoying this series but it now moving more towards Darcy and Elizabeth tale
But still a delightful re-read as we move towards the conclusion of Mary and Colonel's story. Another re-read.

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THE KILLING LINE by John Dean
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A month ago teenager Ellie Cross was discovered dead from a drugs overdose. Now another teenager has been found dead. But is the main suspect too obvious.
DCI Jack Harris and his team investigate, hopefully no one else will be killed before they find the murderer.
An enjoyed well-written modern mystery.

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Longbourn's Lark: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Meg Osborne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride & Prejudice variation, when Colonel Fitzwilliam gets lost on his way to Netherfield, he arrives at Longbourn, to ask directions. He is invited to tea by Mr. Bennet and Mary. Into the mix we have Mr. Collins. Is there a happy ending for any of the visitors to Hertfordshire. The first of six novellas.
Felt a need to read a sweet romance between my favourite JAFF couple - the Colonel and Mary Bennet - so I re-read this novella and as I still enjoyed the story it gets 5 stars. Another re-read, again.

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Mr Bennet leaves his study : A Regency Romance based on P&P by Sydney Salier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, Mr Bennet finally becomes fed up with the attitude of Lydia. So he leaves his study and takes action, resulting in the improvement of all the Bennets including himself. A year later Netherfield is taken. I enjoyed reading Darcy getting upbraided for his attitude at the Meryton assembly and for Bennet not to be as useless as he is in canon.
An entertaining re-read, low angst story but would have liked a lot more of Mary's story.

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Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Alice McVeigh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation that basically follows the original plot. But it does have some variations, and also includes extras from the point of view of Darcy, which contains an earlier adventure in Rome, and Mary Bennet. Poor Mary really has no idea, she definitely needs Colonel Fitzwilliam to improve her and show her the ways of the world, but alas that does not happen.
An entertaining and well-written story with some likeable characters.
I received a complimentary copy of the book from the publisher via Library Thing and am voluntarily leaving a review

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Falconer and the Death of Kings by Ian Morson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1273. Falconer travels to Paris accompanied by Thomas Symon, at the request of Roger Bacon. While there he is requested by King Edward to investigate several deaths. Meanwhile Thomas finds he has his own investigation to deal with. That of the deaths of two medical students.
An entertaining historical mystery.

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The One Who Fell by Kerry Wilkinson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Millie Westlake volunteers at the local Old folks home. When one of the residents informs her that she saw a girl get pushed off the roof across the road. When this is confirmed by another resident Millie investigates.
An enjoyable modern mystery.

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Black Fire by Sonni Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An explosion on the Enterprise causes death and injury to many of the bridge crew. Against orders Spock and Scott decide to go against orders and investigate leading to the Tomarii. A warrior race. But events lead to more complications.
An entertaining re-read.

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Never Enough: Wartime fears and dreads for coastal Britain... by Isabella Muir
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Tamarisk Bay, September 1939. The Chandler family gave a home to evacuee Charlie. But will all be peaceful with the new member of the family
An enjoyable story

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An Early Death by Helen Golden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

(2004) James Wilshire, Earl of Rossex and grandson-in-law to King Henry has died in a car accident alongside a female passenger. D.S. Richard Fitzwilliam is seconded to DCI Angus Reid's team to help in the investigation.
An enjoyable modern mystery with some interesting characters.

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Blood Runs Cold by J.M. Dalgliesh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While out setting off fireworks in an quarry, a group of boys discover part of a body of a man. So identification is impossible but the police have a suspicion of who he is. DI Tom Janssen and his team investigate. But soon it gets more complicated.
An entertaining and well-written modern murder mystery with its cast of varied and mostly likeable characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
I received a free copy of this book from the author via BooksFunnel and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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The Apartment Murder by Roy Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The mugging of Fred Wishart raises no concerns. Then the chairnan of Broadlands wants Eric Ward to advise her during a takeover bid. But what will Ward discover, and then he become suspicious when there is another death attached to the company.
Entertaining modern mystery.
Originally published in 1989.

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The Papal Assassin: Swordmaster. Schemer. Seducer by S.J. Martin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1072 Piers de Chatillon has become one of Pope Alexander's Papal Legates. But how did that occur, and what does the future hold for this formidable assassin as he makes enemies throughout Europe.
An interesting and well-written entertaining historical thriller. A good start to this series.

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A Matter of Time: A Short Timeslip Romance by Elizabeth Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While Meriel is looking at the portrait of Sir Nicholas Presteigne he winks at her. Not just once. Soon she becomes involved in the Tudor era helping Nicholas. But is it a dream or reality.
An entertaining short story.

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A Vengeful Harvest by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1939 Aberdeen. Two separate road accidents resulting in the death of young boy William Campbell, plus a fire and the outbreak of WW2 makes for a busy time for the normal Inspector Alec Cattanach. Compounded by the disappearance of a female.
A entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its very likeable main character. I look forward to reading the next in the series. A good start to this new series from an author that has produced other enjoyable series.

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The Abode of Life by Lee Correy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A gravitational turbulence sends the Enterprise far out into unexplored space where they find the planet Mercan, the Abode of Life in the Universe.
An enjoyable re-read.

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No Human Enemy by John Gardner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1944. The team have two new cases, one is the death of Mrs Doris Butler, age 23, in Sheffield. And the other is the death of three nuns after a V-1 strike, one of which is a man and he had his throat cut.
DCS Livermore and WDI Suzie Mountford with their team investigate.
An entertaining historical mystery

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The Skulls of Malgrange by Joni Swift
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

September 1863. While on an archaeological dig in Paris, Catherine Briggs informs Sir Edward Tyrington of the death of close friend Henri le Marchal, in Nancy. Henri's mother charges him to find the murderer.
Catherine and Edward start their investigation with so few clues, and who can they trust on their journey to the truth, and what will they discover.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of likeable and varied characters. A good addition to this series.
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Guarding Danger by Wendy Vella
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Shipowner Harry Sinclair has arrived in London, on arriving he saved the life of Mrs Caron and her daughter Fleur. Soon he meets his family. A family he promised his father he would never trust. But events intervene while discovering the truth about himself.
An entertaining historical paranormal story.

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The City of London Murder by Roy Lewis
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

At bankers Martin and Channing, Eric Ward becomes involved in a hostile takeover bid of the company Salamander. Meanwhile a colleague of his wife has been charged with murder.
Not much of a mystery in this story
Originally published in 1988

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Rivals and Rascals by Maggie Page
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation who can win the love of Elizabeth Bennet. Will it be Darcy or Colonel Fitzwilliam. And what will they do to be successful.
An entertaining variation, where the Colonel chose wisely, but it takes until the last quarter to do so and then the story for me becomes enjoyable.
Overal another entertaining re-read

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Murders in December by Viviane Serfaty


A teacher is found dead in an elite Paris school. As it hadn't caught my interest by 17% I gave up.

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Darcy's Honorable Proposal: A Pride & Prejudice Novel Variation by Zoe Burton
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, at a ball in town Elizabeth is accidentally compromised by Darcy, and soon they agree to a marriage. But someone wishes them to part - neither can think who, which is very stupid of them. Elizabeth seems to want nothing to do with her family and is ashamed of them except Jane, and her useless father. Not really a likeable Elizabeth.
Overall an enjoyable story though no interesting pairings.

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The Trouble With Horses by Elizabeth Ann West
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Elizabeth Bennet's early morning walk is disrupted by finding a riderless horse. When she eventually discovers the rider unconscious - Mr. Darcy - her woes are only beginning.
Liked the input of Colonel Fitzwilliam and Mary into the story, as we are swept to the happy ending. Just wish that there was more of their story.
Another entertaining re-read.

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Death Beyond the Nile by Jessica Mann


The story and characters just didn't really catch my interest so I gave up at 20%

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Time to Forgive Life: A Pride and Prejudice Time-Travel Story by Enid Wilson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation after refusing Mr Collins, Elizabeth is attacked by him as she walks to Oakham Mount. Runing away she falls into a time portal which sends her away from Regency England. Can she find her way back. Meanwhile Sir William Lucas, magistrate, struggles to find the killer as he contends with his ill feelings towards the Bennets
An entertaining story. Another re-read.

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Falconer's Trial by Ian Morson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1272. Falconer is accused of murder and put on trial by his college. Can his friends including Constable Bullock prove his innocence and then the guiltyb party.
Overall an enjoyable mystery but I am not that keen on stories that involve a trial.

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The Prometheus Design by Sondra Marshak
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

On a mission to Helvan to discover the reason for the outbreaks of violence, Admiral Kirk becomes part of an experiment. But can the galaxy be saved from the Experimenters.
An interesting story, a re-read.

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Decisions and Consequences: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Zoe Burton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation circumstances have led Darcy to look for a wife who is above everything else, honest. It will not matter whether they like each other especially. And so Darcy is off to join Bingley at Netherfield.
I enjoyed the story, though not too sure about the premise behind Darcy's thoughts. Though I would have liked a lot more about Jane and Mary's relationships, especially Mary.
Another enjoyable re-read.

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No One's Bride by Adele Clee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ailsa MacTavish and Sebastian, Lord Denton, are both collectors of books, both determined not to marry, and are both bidding for the same book at Chadwick's Auction House. But the delivery of the wrong book leads to a mystery and a puzzle from Denton's past. Can they work together and solve the mysteries. Lucius Daventry believes so.
An enjoyable historical mystery and romance with its likeable characters. Another good addition to this entertaining series with its mature content.
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Lady Odelia's Secret by Jane Steen
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

1882. Really not much of a Lady Odelia secret or much of an investigation. More a description of families. And no death until the 80% of the book and some unlikeable characters including Lady Odelia.

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The Wayward Prince by Leonard Goldberg
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1918 London. When Prince Harry initially goes missing it is assumed he has arranged a meeting, but when he does not return Joanna Watson is requested to investigate with the help of the two doctor Watsons. After decoding a message MI5 believe he may have been kidnapped and to be transported to Germany.
An entertaining historical mystery from the viewpoint of Dr Watson, the son. With its varied and likeable characters it is a 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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Darcy's Happy Compromise: A Pride & Prejudice Novel Variation by Zoe Burton
My rating: 4 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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The Adair Murders: A Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery by Anna Elliott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1900 Lord and Lady Adair with their coachman Gareth are shot on their Fanshaw estate in Yorkshire, having recently returned from Australia. The family matriarch Lady Helen Adair believes the local police will suspect her granddaughter, Lady Hilda, is behind the deaths but they have no proof.
Meanwhile Detetive Lestrade is investigating the death of 23 people in the last 3 days from poisoned drugs. He also had an intruder at his home warning him to stay away from the Adair murders. Holmes and his associates investigate both cases.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its varied cast of likeable and interesting characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable Holmes series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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The Last Exit: A Detective Callahan Prequel by Lyle Nicholson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Anchorage, 1997 - It's thief Troy Mercury's 18th birthday when he life could change for better or even worse. No more juvenile hall when he is next arrested, but prison. But will he change his Iife or carry on towards prison.
An interesting and entertaining short story.
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IMPASSIVE: An indebted publisher meets his death in Kirkstall Abbey by Ray Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

D.I. Stewart Gardener and his team are called to a murder scene. That of publisher Max Knowles at the ruins of Kirkstall Abbey. But what could be the motive and will this be the only killing.
An enjoyable modern mystery.

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Operation Zigzag: Eve’s War by Hannah Howe
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1942. Eve Morgan, married to Michael Beringar now lives in occupied Marseille. As a member of the Resistance can she survive
An interesting story

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The Room with Eight Windows by Jane A. Adams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1925 The body of thief Sidney Carpenter is discovered, stabbed, outside of the Dean household in London. A family whom it seems has hastily disappeared. Detectives Johnstone and Hitchens investigate but the case remains unsolved.
Now in 1930 ex-DCI Henry Johnstone is temporarily employed cataloguing the books and papers of deceased Sir Eamen Barry, when he goes missing. What has Johnstone stumbled upon. D.I. Mickey Hitchens and D.S. Bexley Tibbs investigate.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of varied 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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The Covenant of the Crown by Howard Weinstein
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Enterprise is on a mission to return King Stevvin and his daughter Kailyn to their home world Shad. But first they must retrieve the Covenant Crown to be able to rule with the help of Dr McCoy and Spock.. But can the Klingons stop them.
An entertaining re-read.

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A Turbulent Priest by J.M. Gregson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

During a heavy rainfall a body is dislodged from its hiding place. But why would a priest be killed. D.I. Percy Peach and D.S. Lucy Blake investigate.
An entertaining modern mystery
Originally published 2000

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Saving Elizabeth Bennet by Melanie Schertz
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation set after the Bingleys and Darcy have left Netherfield Park. With disaster striking the Bennet family, and the remaining members having to leave Longbourn immediately, Elizabeth decides takes a position of lady's companion. This unfortunatey leads to more disastrous consequences. Can they expect any help.
Anther entertaining re-read in my quest to find Mary and Colonel stories.

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Five Parks by Ross McGuinness
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Journalist Suzanne, decides to start a blog - five dates at five parks on five Saturdays. What could go wrong. She soons finds out.
Not really any likeable characters in this modern mystery.

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