Morning Mist: A Nature's Fury and Delights Novelette by Leenie Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Sense and Sensibility variation where the Dashwoods have newly arrived at Barton Cottage and Marianne meets a stranger - Colonal Brandon, while walking in the morning mist.
An enjoyable story

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Spotlight by Patricia Wentworth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gregory Porlock is holding a house party. But with each guest he has a hold over them. But the blackmailing host is soon found dead.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Murder on Devil’s Ridge by Irina Shapiro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Inspector Sebastian Bell and his new wife Nurse Gemma Bell, are visiting his family in Suffolk when the body of young Cynthia Ravenel, oldest daughter of the Viscount is discovered. They are employed to investigate.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable and interesting main 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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Costly Lies by Chris Collett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While acting DI Vicky Jesson and her team are investing the death of wine merchant Alan Gillespie, on sickness leave DCI Tom Mariner has been asked to look into the death of 84 year old Dorothy Baxter.
An entertaining modern mystery

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In the Beginning by P.F. Ford
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

2005 DS Cormac is called to investigate a reported disturbance at a house and discovers a female body. DI James is in charge of the investigate and presumes to known who the guilty party is.
An enjoyable modern mystery

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Christmas at Pemberley by S.R. Bays
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice Sequel where ten years have passed and four of the Bennet daughters have married. While Georgiana and Mary are on there music tour Mr Bennet is close to death. With Caroline Bingley also unmarried, what will occur when Bennet dies.
An entertaining story

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A Lifetime of Regrets - A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Lorena DiChiara
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation the result in Ramsgate changes several peoples lives. But what changes when one of the Bennets die.
A revised and longer version
An entertaining story

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The Cherkley Court Conundrum: An unputdownable 1920s historical mystery by Benedict Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1929. An ex-girlfriend, Nerea Barriuso, of Marius Quin needs his help. A devoted maid has been brutally attacked, and a jewellery box stolen, while the head gardener, has disappeared from the estate of Lord Sheridan. Quin and Lady Bella, arrive at Cherkley Court. Also there is friend Detective Inspector Valentine Lovebrook. But it soon turns into a murder investigation.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable and interesting main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series
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The Contraband Killings by Lucienne Boyce
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1799 Principal bow Street runner Foster with constable Evans is sent to Anglesey to collect a smuggler but all doesn't go to plan and murders occur.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Meet Me at Oakham Mount by Melanie Schertz
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where Darcy falls for Elizabeth Bennet at the Meryton Assembly and they begin a courtship. And Elizabeth is just so wonderful. Unfortunately other people conspire to tear them apart.
An enjoyable re-read

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Mr. Darcy's Impulsive Moment: A Pride & Prejudice Novel Variation by Zoe Burton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice Variation Caroline Bingley has ruined herself and has been sent away by the family. At Netherfield Bingley's guests are the Hursts, Darcy and Albert Madison. On hearing that Elizabeth Bennet will marry Mr Collins, Darcy acts impulsively. How will both these events affect the neighbourhood families.
An entertaining and well-written variation.

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Star Trek: Avenger by William Shatner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An enjoyable re-read

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The Mudlark Murders by Lana Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1883. Why are orphan mudlack children being poisoned and dying. Inspector Henry Field Investigates this unofficial case helped by Mrs Amelia Greystone.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Fanny, A Mansfield Park Story by Amelia Marie Logan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Mansfield Park variation where Tom Bertram does not recover from his illness, and Mrs Maria Rushworth does not run away with Crawford. How will this affect both families.
An entertaining variation.
(A better ending then the original)

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Dirt Road Dead by T.G. Reid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In Hangman's Gorge, two teenagers are on a joy ride but only one will survive, just. Is there a connection to another murder of five years ago. Then another teenage is killed while on his bike.
An enjoyable modern mystery

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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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Pilgrim's Rest by Patricia Wentworth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Pilgrim's Rest, occupied by the Pilgrims for generations and home to suspicious deaths. It seems that as soon as the owner wishes to sell, they die. Is it the curse. Miss Silver is asked by the current owner, Major Roger Pilgrim, to investigate as he believes someone is trying to kill him.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Ladybird Ladybird: A Woodstock, Oxfordshire Cozy Mystery by A.G. Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Woodstock, 1950. A workshop is set ablaze, ruled arson, but a female body is found inside that of a young widow. Inspector Wallace investigates but Nestor Croft decides to ask questions.
An enjoyable historical mystery

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Darcy's Happy Compromise: A Pride & Prejudice Novel Variation by Zoe Burton
My rating: 5 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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Colonel Fitzwilliam Takes Charge: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Shana Granderson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Colonel Fitzwilliam decides to take charge because of the behaviour of various people including the Bennets. How will this affect all their futures.
A delightful and entertaining well-written story with its cast of likeable and varied characters, and I loved all the pairings. Another re-read due to the lack of Colonel and Mary stories.

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The Basket Case by Tim Sullivan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A family picnic results in the discovery of a body in a tree. But how did the body land in the tree and from what.
An enjoyable short story

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The Augustus Bust by A.G. Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1947 Major Ashwell owner of the convalescent home at Hartley St Martin, is found dead at the bottom of the stairs. Temporary vicar James Ines is not convinced it is an accident and starts to ask questions.
Enjoyable short story

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Death on the Norfolk Coast by Jim Kelly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Eight cars are diverted by an diversion and stopped by a fallen tree, through a snow storm. When the police arrive there is one dead man. Earlier a body had washed up,on the nearby beach, and later another body discovered in the sand. Is there a connection between these deaths. DI Peter Shaw and his team investigate.
An enjoyable modern mystery

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Elizabeth Bennet’s Oxford Rivalry: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Featuring A Regency College Enemies to Lovers Romance by Katherine Horne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where after a nationwide exam the top 30 intelligent ladies are offered a place at Oxford University. All due to a wager. How will Elizabeth and Mary, and the others cope with the entitled male students.
An entertaining and well-written delightful story

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Mary Bennet’s New Neighbors: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Featuring a Found Family Romance by Katherine Horne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice Sequel where Mary Bennet, 28, is the last unmarried daughter, and Mrs Bennet has died. Then Longbourn has a new neighbour, widower Richard Sigmund and his two young daughters. How does this affect Mary's structured lifestyle.
A delightful and well-written story.

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Sleep No More by Guy Hale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The story continues with Sir Morris Oxford in hospital from his stab wounds. What will Oliver Lawrence do now.
An entertaining mystery

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Wickham's Revenge by Rafedurk
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Elizabeth and darcy are walking in Rosings Park when they are confronted by Wickham holding a gun.
An enjoyable short story

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The Scattering Murders: Death stalks the remote Scottish island... by Keith Moray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Was the accidental death of a honest farmer, really one. Then there are reports of several missing people on the island. DI McKinnon and his team investigate.
An entertaining modern mystery

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The Butcher's Block by Lucienne Boyce
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1790s Parts of the body of Bow Street Runner George Kean is identified by Foster, obtained by grave robbers. He decides to discover what Kean was investigating to get himself kill.
An entertaining historical mystery

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The Return by William Shatner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In the time of the Next Generation there is an alliance between the Borg and Romulan Empire, but Kirk's body has been revived. Will Spock and McCoy be there to help.
An enjoyable re-read

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The Tiger and the Coronet by A.G. Barnett
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The coronet of George has gone missing from the safe in Trelawny House, home of Hugo Viscount Trelawny. Flo and Jessie are off to Wales to uncover the thief and locate the cornet. But then a death occurs
An enjoyable historical mystery

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The Society of Spirits by Marial Winters
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1872. Emma Crowhurst has a gift of seeing the dead which she has been forced to conceal. That is until she meets Viscount Ashbourne, and he forms a team to investigate a possible haunted house.
An entertaining historical paranormal mystery

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Village Fetes Can Be Murder by Ann Sutton
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1928 Saffron Wealds Imogen and Ophelia have inherited their mother's home and decide to stay. They involve themselves in a murder when they discover a body. How is it related to past events.
An enjoyable cozy mystery
( British army - promoted from Brigadier to Colonel - really? )
Too many ducky and lovey

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Three Wishes: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Elaine Burkett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where Elizabeth rediscovers a lamp she had as a child. Now it seems she has been granted three wishes. How will this affect the future of the Bennets. Will Mary find her happy ending.
An entertaining Story

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Put Out The Light by Guy Hale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1972 The murder list of Oliver Lawrence has expanded, and after a time of nearly two months he kills again. But will he be able to finish.
An enjoyable story

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Anne de Bourgh Takes Charge : A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Shana Granderson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This Pride and Prejudice variation starts with Elizabeth visiting Charlotte Collins at Hunsford and befriending a physical ill, but mentally strong Anne de Bourgh. How will this effect Darcy, the Fitzwilliams and the Bennets.
An entertaining variation. A re-read

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Hidden Hearts: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Rose Fairbanks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where the Gardiners and Elizabeth have visited Pemberley several times. But now it is 1811, and post Jane falling ill at Netherfield. Due to an unfortunate accident Darcy and Elizabeth are now betrothed, but they agree that they will keep secret that it is a pretend engagement until all her sisters are married. Will this be possible.
An entertaining and well-written variation, but I would have liked more about Mary and her first meeting with the Colonel, and Anne de Bourgh.
a re-read.

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Thinner Than Water by E.X. Ferrars
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Virginia and Felix are invited to be witnesses at the second marriage of friend Gavin Brownlow to Rosie Flint. But at the same time this occurs a murder happens.
An entertaining mystery

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I Met Murder by Elizabeth Ferrars
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Felix Freer has turned up again at his wife's home this time with a broken leg. But what does he know of the new female guest in the home of the Brightwells.
An enjoyable mystery

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The Celluloid Sentry by Anna Elliott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

June 1942 Crofter's Green is invaded by a film crew to produce a patriotic war film, with security provided by the Home Guard. Meanwhile Nigel is given the task to go undercover and infiltrate a fifth columnists group. But the Homefront Sleuths become suspicious of various film members, and investigate, but a murder occurs.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of likeable and interesting characters. Another good addition in this enjoyable 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 Seeker by S.G. MacLean
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1654. Lt John Winter is found dead, with radical lawyer Ellingworth standing over his body clutching a knife. Damian Seeker, Intelligence Officer, is not convinced of his guilt. So he investigates that, and plots against Cromwell and his government.
An entertaining historical mystery

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