Hazard of the Pursuit by Cara Devlin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While working at the Tate undertakers, Leonora witnesses the dead come alive as Mrs Augusta Lawlor wakens. Investigations by Detective Jasper Reid uncovers a murder plot by her husband and doctor. But this is not their first crime. Reid is also approached by his cousin, Andrew Carter of the East Rips gang to find a missing man.
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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Dark Victory by William Shatner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story continues.
An enjoyable re-read

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DEATH IN A LONDON TAXI: A 1938 David Adair mystery by Peter Zander-Howell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

MI5 employee Malcolm Pollard arrived at New Scotland Yard in a taxi. He is discovered dead, shot twice in the back. DCI Adair investigates.
An enjoyable historical police procedural

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The Mystery of the Midnight Swan (Miss Busby Investigates Book 5): A 1920s Cotswolds Murder Mystery by Karen Baugh Menuhin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1924. Miss Isabelle Busby receives via the post the scorched and uncompleted manuscript of 'The Midnight Swan'. Written by Julian Court who died five years earlier. The sender wants her to prove it was murder. And what of his father, was that a suicide.
An entertaining historical mystery with its likeable characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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A Dangerous Train of Thought by Faith Martin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1926 Arbie and Val have been jnvited to a weekend house party at Cleeves Lea Manor, home of Sir Bayard and Lady Sybil Cherville. He is hoping to uncover a ghost story for his next book. Unfortunately for Arbie he discovers the dead body of one of the guests.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery.

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Police at the Funeral by Margery Allingham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

84 year old Caroline Faraday rules her household of her middle aged offspring and a great niece. When a member is murdered family friend and solicitor Marcus Featherstone asks Campion to investigate beside his friend Inspector Oates
An enjoyable historical mystery
Originally published in 1931

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Then There Was Mary by Amy Goddard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice sequel where all of Mary's sisters are now married. But she notices the failing health of her father. What becomes of her and Mrs Bennet when he dies.
A delightful story about my favourite Austen couple.
Another re-read due to the lack of Colonel and Mary stories
(It does need some editing/proof reading)

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Leasing Longbourn by Victoria Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Longbourn has no entail, but the daughters have unworthy parents. Then Bennet dies and the Gardiners buy Netherfield for themselves and the Bennets. Then Longbourn is leased by Bingley, with Darcy, Richard Fitwilliam and Wickham, their old tutor as guests. How are everyones lives affected by this circumstances.
An entertaining and well-written variation.

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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.
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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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The Golden Mile to Murder by Sally Spencer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1960s DCI Charlie Woodend has been transferred to his beloved Lancashire and Whitebridge. His first day brings a new sergeant and a new case. That of the murder of DI William Davies in Blackpool.
An entertaining mystery

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Murder on the Norfolk Broads by Heather Peck
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

2015. A skeleton is discovered in a derelict World War two observation post. The killer is obvious and an annoyingly character. very little of Geldard in the story.
Enjoyable enough for a first book in a series.

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Murder on the Rhône by Ashley Gardner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1820 Captain lacey has travelled to Lyon for the marriage of his daughter Gabrielle to Emily Devere. But he comes across a body seconds after it is discovered by a Colonel Moreau, an old enemy from the war. But what secrets does the city hide.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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THE BENNET SISTERS QUEST FOR LOVE : by Joann Louise
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

December 1811. Elizabeth and Jane Bennet are visiting the Gardiners where they met Georgiana Darcy and are introduced to Darcy, Colonel Fitzwilliam and Bingley and are invited to Darcy House.
All very quick to the pairings, no angst and very non-Regencylike behaviour.

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Death of a Serpent by R.A. Bentley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

July 1928. Ex-member of The Children of Eden' Joe Dutton is found at the bottom of a cliff and stabbed. Alive long enough for the finders to hear his fiancee's name and pushed. DCI Felix and his team investigate.
Entertining historical mystery

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Mrs. Bennet Troublemaker by Sharon Garrison
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1. Elizabeth’s Champion - Begins with Mary
2. The Problems with Anger - The anger of Mrs Bennet
3. Elizabeth Banished - From Longbourn and saved by Mrs Harper
4. Elizabeth’s Distress - Elizabeth leaves Longbourn to stay with a friend
Enjoyable short stories

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The Staircase by AG Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oxford 1925. History Professor Eustace Langton lies dead at the bottom of the stairs. Classified as an accident by the police. But 19 year old Nell Blackwood is not convinced and so visits recluse, wheelchair bound ex-detective Roderick Fane.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Terminally ill Alan Conway, writter of Atticus Pund mysteries has delivered the final book in the series but the last chapters are missing. Unfortunately for the publishers he kills himself. Editor Susan Ryeland while looking form the chapters is not convinced it was suicide.
An entertaining mystery

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THE COLOUR OF FEAR an utterly gripping crime mystery thriller full of twists by Roger Ormerod
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Student Toni Brent witnessed a hit and run, the death of Inspector Flagg's wife. The driver, the brother of criminal Arturo Petrucchi. He employs Mallin to change her testament.
An enjoyable story

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Much Ado About Persuasion by Barbara Cornthwaite
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Persuasion variation Sir Walter Elliot admires the men of the Navy. So he decides to invite a group to Kellynch. Including previous admires of Elizabeth and Anne. That is Admiral Baldwin and Captain Wentworth. Will there be a happy ending for anyone especially as William Elliot decides to maliciously interfere.
An entertaining story

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The Lost Letter: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Florence Gold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation where at Netherfield after the party have left, Elizabeth happens upon an unfinished letter from Darcy to the Colonel. But the Hunsford proposal has the same result. How will Mrs Gardiner's friendship with the Viscountess Doncaster, daughter-in-law of the Matlocks affect the Bennets, especially Mary.
An entertaining story. Another re-read

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Entailed to Heirs Female by Victoria Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mr Bennet is a cruel and vindictive husband and father. But Mrs Bennet has been taught how to protect herself and her daughters. How will Bennet's actions reflect on his family. Enter the Bingleys, Hursts, Darcy, the Fitzwilliams and Anne de Bourgh (slightly too much about her situation).
An entertaining variation. A re-read.

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A May for Mary: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella by Elizabeth Ann West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

May 1813
This is the continuing story of Mary Bennet and Brigadier General Richard Fitzwilliam. Fitzwilliam is stationed at Newcastle but is due on the continent, Mary wishes to marry before he leaves. So off to Newcastle Mary travels but can they both make it to Scotland and to the newly married Jane.
This P&P variation is part of the Seasons of Serendipity series and should be read as part of that.
Enjoyed reading this well-written story as Mary and Fitzwilliam are my favourite couple, just wished the story could have been longer, much longer. Another re-read.

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The Afternoon Tea Murders by Helena Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1942 Jane Treen of the Secret Detective Agency is sent to Downland House where Arthur Cilento is working as part of a team of codebreakers. It seems Benson is concerned about a series of incidents within the team and staff. On arrival Jane and Arthur soon discover a murder.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its interesting and likeable main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series
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A Spring Society: A Pride and Prejudice Novella Variation by Elizabeth Ann West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

March 1813 - This Pride & Prejudice series continues with this Book 6. A Pemberley heir is on the way, the Fitzwilliam fortunes are still low and there is to be a ball at Pemberley, among all the family quarrels.
But most importantly what of Brigadier General Fitzwilliam and Mary Bennet and their wedding plans as he is about to be deployed.
Another enjoyable book in the series, but not a standalone story. Re-read

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A Terribly Savage Killing: A 1920s Mystery by Anthony Slayton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1926 Withermere Island, one of the homes of 5th Viscount Featherstone is invaded by all his family to attend his funeral. Only to find him alive. But then the murders started. Quayle, shadowed by the family lawyer, Asquith, is called upon to investigate.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its interesting main character. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
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The Davidson Case. Illustrated by John Rhode
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sir Hector Davidson, businessman, is travelling home with a crate full of patterns. On arrival the driver finds him dead and the crate missing, and the van doors still tied closed. Dr. Priestley is called in to help in the investigation.
An entertaining historical mystery
Originally published in 1929

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A January for Jane: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella by Elizabeth Ann West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

January 1813 This is the story of Jane Bennet where she is staying at Mr. Darcy's Scottish estate with the child of Lydia and Wickham, her orphaned illegitimate nephew. Also staying there as a guest is Graham Hamilton. Who is homeless due to a fire destroying his home Blaylock House.
An enjoyable well-written story.
This P&P sequel is part of the Seasons of Serendipity series and should be read as part of that. Re-read again.

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A Winter Wonder by Elizabeth Ann West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

October 1812 In this Pride and Prejudice sequel the story continues as the Darcys, Bennets and Fitzwilliams descend on Pemberley with all their problems.
An enjoyable well-written story. Another re-read.

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The Surprising Mr. Darcy by Debra-Ann Kummoung
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A pride and prejudice variation. The morning after the Meryton Assembly and the insult, Darcy and Elizabeth meet. And start over.
Enjoyable short story

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An Autumn Accord by Elizabeth Ann West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice sequel it is the end of the first year of the Seasons of Serendipity series. Are there happy endings for all of the Bennet daughters? and what of Mrs Bennet, and the Fitzwilliams. And of course the Colonel and Mary Bennet - my favourite JAFF couple
Another enjoyable re-read in the series. Again.

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Elizabeth: Secret Heiress by Sharon Garrison
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, when the treatment of Elizabeth by Mrs Bennet comes too much (as usual Mary's treatment is to be ignored) Mr Bennet sends her to the family of her godmother, the Fitzwilliams. Where Elizabeth discovers she is a very wealthy heiress. How will this affect the rest of the daughters.
An entertaining story

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Death in Patent Leather by R.A. Bentley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

December 1927 The plans of the Felixes go wrong when Connie is forced to give birth at Ickborne Abbey in the middle of a thunderstorm. The other guests being of dubious character. Then they meet again, and a murder occurs.
An entertaining hstorical mystery

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The Dark Lady by Sally Spencer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1960s DCI Woodend and DS Ruter are sent to mid-Cheshire to investigate the death of German Gerhard Schultz, employed by the British Chemical Industries, and an ex German flyer.
An enjoyable mystery

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Winter of Shadows by Clare Grant
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1862 York. DI Samuel Straker is sent to York to investigate the death of, so far, three young females. Against the wishes of the local (corrupt) police. But unfortunately for her he needs the help of forensic photographer Ada Fawkers.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Sacrilege: The BRAND NEW blood-soaked medieval mystery from Keith Moray for 2026 by Keith Moray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1361 Marske. While holding a court session Sir Ralph de Manderville, Justice of the Peace, is informed of the discovery of a Nun in a boat on the River Swale. But this is not the first death in recent years, and it will not be the last. Sir Ralph, with his assistants Marek and Peter Longwood, investigate. But what could be the possible motive for all the deaths and is there more than one killer.
An entertaining historical mystery with its interesting main characters. A good second book in this enjoyable series.
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Tyranny of Indulgence: Will Rome's greed be its downfall...? by Richard Kurti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1517 The shipment of gold which are payment for The Indulgences are being stolen. The latest shipment arrived, though instead of gold it contained the heads of eight men. Cristina Falchoni, with a troop of Palace guards travel to the German States to uncover the perpetrators.
An entertaining historical mystery

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Matrons of Dishonour by David Field
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1909 Where in one way or another the Enright family becomes involved with the Suffragettes. But how will it all end.
An enjoyable historical story


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A Summer Shame by Elizabeth Ann West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Seasons of Serendipity story continues with Darcy and Elizabeth honeymooning with Lydia in Scotland.
Jane and Mary come under the protection of Lady Matlock, while Kitty and Georgiana become close friends. The trials and tribulations of the Bennet sisters continue.
Enjoying re-reading this story. Again.

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A Spring Sentiment by Elizabeth Ann West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Seasons of Serendipity Book 2 - this Pride and Prejudice variation continues.
With the trials of the remaining Bennet family now living with their relations. This leads up to the marriage of Darcy and Elizabeth but what of Lydia and Wickham, and Jane and Charles.
An enjoyable re-read of this continuing story. Again

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A Winter Wrong by Elizabeth Ann West
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice first volume an epidemic sweeps through Hertfordshire while Jane and Elizabeth are staying at Netherfield bringing unwanted consequences to the lives of the Bennet family.
Enjoyed reading a variation which is not totally about Elizabeth and Darcy, but includes all the Bennet daughters, and we still have Wickham, Caroline, and Lady Catherine.
So an enjoyable read and 5 stars, because this is the third read for this volume. Another re-read

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Death and a Snapper by R.A. Bentley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1927 DCI Felix is at a restaurant with his team when a fracas develops with a table of Russians (possible ones) resulting in the tried intervention of MI5. Love evolves but also injuries.
An entertaining historical mystery

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A Meeting in Monkford by Meg Osborne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Persuasion variation where Captain Wentworth has suffered an injury so he is persuaded to join the Crofts at Kellynch, not having any memory of a prior visit, while Anne Elliot is staying at Uppercross.
An enjoyable story

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A Return to Lyme Regis by Meg Osborne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A persuasion variation where Mr Elliot persuades Anne to revisit Lyme Regis with Lady Russell. She hopes that a proposal will be forthcoming. But Captain Wentworth is also visiting.
An entertaining story

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Mary's Choice: A Pride and Prejudice Spin-Off by Ivy Rios
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice sequel where Mary comes into her own, but would and will she find happiness. Will Mrs Bennet ruin everything or is there a rival to ruin Mary's hapiness.
An entertaining and well-written story

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