Service of a Friend: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Kate Speck
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, Darcy does not arrive in Hertfordshire until the Netherfield Ball. Having missed one opportunity to be rude and arrogant he finds another.
An enjoyable re-read

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Darcy & Elizabeth: Mischief and Misunderstanding: A Sweet Pride and Prejudice Variation by Cassandra Knightley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice story, at the Netherfield Ball Darcy and Elizabeth exchange a kiss. The Bingley party then leave the next day. Soon Mr. Bennet finds he has inherited a new estate and a title. Two years later and the Bennets receive a request from Lady Catherine to allow a visit from her nephews, plus Wickham and Bingley. How could there possibly be any happy endings.
I can't comment on this mash up with Much Ado About Nothing as I have not read that play.
This was an entertaining re-read.

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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Orphan Jane Eyre is living, unhappily, with her relations the Reed family. When it is decided to send her away to Lowood School. But what does the future bring for Jane.
An enjoyable re-read

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Sick to Death by Douglas Clark
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Masters and Green are called to Gloucester to investigate a suspicious death. That of 22 year old diabetic Sally Bowker who died of a diabetic coma. But why.
An enjoyable mystery
Originally published in 1971

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A Dangerous Time by Bud Craig
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Retired detective inspector Kate George is house-sitting in Alderton when a body is discovered in the shed in the garden. But this will not be the last murder. What is the connection between the deaths. Kate investigates.
An entertaining well-written modern mystery

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A Dark Steel Death by Chris Nickson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

December 1916. While the Great War continues it would seem that Leeds is housing an arsonist. But then a man is shot dead by a sharpshooter. Is he the saboteur? Is he against the war or does he have another motive, and are the two incidents connected. Deputy Chief Constable Tom Harper has put together a team to investigate.
An interesting and entertaining, well-plotted historical mystery. Another good addition to this enjoyable and well-written series with its cast of likeable and diverse characters.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Pemberley Park - The Twelve Days of Christmas: Where Pride and Prejudice and Mansfield Park Meet, and Continue by Georgina Young-Ellis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice sequel, Elizabeth and Darcy decide to invite family and friends for the twelve days of Christmas. Problems occur when unexpected guests appear, and of course there is always Mrs Bennet to make a fuss. But how close is Mary Fitzwilliam to giving birth.
An entertaining story. Another re-read.

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