Dangerous Magic: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Monica Fairview


In this Pride and Prejudice magic variation poor Mary Bennet the plain daughter is now the only one blind to magic. When that was revealed I lost interest.

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Mary Bennet Takes Charge - A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Shana Granderson A Lady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation 'plain and not a son' Mary Bennet is the younger twin of Elizabeth, but when the militia and Mr. Collins arrive she decides her family must change and so 'takes charge'. But what effect will this have on her family and her neighbours as she must also change.
A delightful and well-written historical romance story with its enjoyable pairings

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The Bad Lot by Wade H. Mann
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation according to Elizabeth Bennet as all men are idiots she will consider the marriage proposal of Mr. Collins.s. But she needs more information, so to London she goes.
An enjoyable short story.

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Murder at the Freak Show by Helen Goltz
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Brisbane 1888. Matilda Hayward a writer for the 'Woman's Journal' is writing a piece about the newly arrived Burnham's Freak Show. But soon there is a death. Detectives Thomas Ashdown and Henry Dart investigate with the help of Matilda.
An entertaining historical mystery with its likeable characters. A good start to this series.

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Requiem by Lucrezia
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A modern and long Pride and Prejudice variation which is not my usual read. But I enjoyed the story and especially the pairing of Mary Bennet.

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The Scarlet Thread by Kat Ross
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1889. When a young lady is seemingly scared to death, Harrison Pell is asked to investigate while she is under suspension from the SPR. Is the guilty party the ghost of Mary Worth.
An entertaining paranormal historical mystery with its likeable and interesting characters. Another good addition to this series.

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Never Somewhere Else by Alex Gray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another body of a female has been found in St. Mungo's Park, scalped. DCI Lorimer and his team with the aid of Dr Solomon Brightman investigate.
An entertaining modern mystery with its likeable and varied characters. A good start to this new series.

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