Honeymoon with Death: The perfect 1920s cosy crime caper by Vivian Conroy
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Damaris Ramsforth is on her honeymoon with husband Teddy after a whirlwind romance. Now they have arrived on the Greek island of Kalos. But she starts having flashbacks, has she been to the island before. Then she is discovered by ex-Inspector Jasper, next to the body of a dead woman. Jasper decides to investigates the case, but what will he discover.
An enjoyable 1920s set cozy mystery though I couldn't take to any of the characters except Jasper.
A NetGalley Book

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Particular Intentions by L.L. Diamond
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this P&P variation Bingley and Darcy have arrived without Caroline Bingley and the Hursts but they soon arrive as uninvited guests. Jane is soon to be ill while at Netherfield and Elizabeth attends her. What of the relationship between Jane and Bingley, though Darcy and Elizabeth become close, but of course their relationship never runs smoothly. Thankfully there is some intrigue and mystery in this story to make it interesting.
A well-written story.

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A Father Brown Mystery: The Purple Wig by G.K. Chesterton
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Edward Nutt, editor of the Daily Reformer has reporter Finn investigating the Duke of Exmoor and his reason for the purple wig. But it is Father Brown who knows the answer.
An enjoyable story

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Lord Rivenhall Returns by Fenella J. Miller
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Eighteen months have passed since the death of Lord Rivenhall. Solicitors have spent that time searching for the claimant to the estate. Amelia Rivenhall is therefore happy when Richard arrives to claim the title, but another claimant soon arrives. Who is the true heir.
Didn't really take to the character of Amelia, but it was an enjoyable enough romance with a hint of mystery.

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The Frenchman by Lise McClendon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Merle Bennett is back in France, taking time off work to write her novel - Odette - set in the time of the Revolution (part of this novel is also in the book). Meanwhile Pascal's past comes back to haunt him.
Another interesting and enjoyable mystery in this well-written series.

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A Father Brown Mystery: The Head of Caesar by G.K. Chesterton
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Christabel Carstairs tell her story to Father Brown while hiding in a tavern, from a man with a false nose.
An enjoyable mystery

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Betrothed by Catherine Lloyd
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Victorian Gothic story Arthur Hamilton is in need of money, and so he sells his daughter Clara off in marriage to his step-nephew, owner of the Windemere Hall estate, Branson Hamilton. But what is Branson's motive for the marriage, what secrets to they all hide.
An enjoyable story, though the story does not conclude as it is only the first part of a trilogy.

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