The Nunnery: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Anne Morris
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mrs Bennet has been dead for a long while, leaving conflicting memories with her daughters, reflecting how they have lived their lives. But now winter has returned to Meryton and more gentlemen become stranded in Meryton starting with Bingley and Darcy, but they are soon joined by Colonel Fitzwilliam. Very soon they met the Bennet daughters of The Nunnery. The colonel decides to help them, but can they change and will there be a happy ending for any of them.
An entertaining variation with a lovable Colonel. Another re-read.

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To Save a Sinner by Adele Clee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1820. Lucas Dempsey has returned to England after being banished to Boston for killing Lord Banbury. While at a ball Helena Ecclestone overhears a conversation she believes proves him innocent. She decides to help prove it.
An entertaining mystery and romance with its mature content and likeable characters.

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Paper Girls by Alex Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

DCI Robert Kett and his three young daughters have moved to Norwich trying to find peace. But he is soon embroiled in the case of the missing paper girls. Can the police find them in time.
An entertaining well-written modern mystery with its likeable characters. A good start to this series.

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Murder After Christmas by Rupert Latimer
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Uncle Willie, aka the very rich Sir Willoughby Keene-Cotton has comes to stay with the Redpaths for Christmas. Unfortunately for him he gets himself killed. But by who and why.
Unfortunately I found most of the characters annoying, with too much repetition and was it really meant to be humorous.
Overall it was an enjoyable mystery but I didn't take to the style of writing.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Originally published in 1944

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Daggers at the Country Fair by Catherine Coles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

September 1947 Mrs Martha Miller is invited to open the country fair in the neighbouring village of Winteringham. Unfortunately it is not long before she discovers a body. The investigation leads to several suspects. Can she and the vicar Luke Walker solve the crime before Detective Ben Robertson.
An entertaining and well-written historical cozy mystery with its cast of varied and likeable characters. A good addition to this series which can easily be read as a standalone story.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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An Inelegant Death by Blythe Baker
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

After the death of both her parents Jane Pemberton goes to stay at her uncle's home as a companion to her invalided cousin. Soon a family friend is murdered.
A cozy historical mystery, but really not much of a mystery, the solution was too easy, and with not very likeable characters.

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An Honourable Thief by Douglas Skelton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1715 Did the late Queen Anne leave a Will naming her half-brother, Catholic James Stuart, her heir to the Kingdom. Colonel Charters assigns one of his Company of Rogues, Jonas Flynt, to find the document. But he is not the only one searching.
A well-written fast paced historical thriller and mystery with its cast of likeable and interesting characters. A good start to this new series.
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