Murder in an Italian Castle: A 1920s Mystery by Benedict Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1929. Christopher and his grandfather Lord Edgington are finally off on their European tour. They arrive just in time at Castello di Monegufoni, Tuscany to witness the death of Renwick, Lord Monroe.
An entertaining historical mystery. A good start to this new series with old favourites

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The Triumph of Anne Elliott by Deborah E. Pearson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Persuasion variation can Anne Elliott be persuaded to not marry Commander Wentworth at a young age,
An enjoyable short story

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Best Destiny by Diane Carey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

16 year old James Kirk goes into space for the second time, but this time with his father. Will his experiences be as destructive as the first. How will it help,him 45 years later.
An entertaining and well-written story. A re-read.

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Murdered on a Wednesday: A Pride and Prejudice Mystery by Jaime Marie Lang
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation. When Lady Catherine summons Elizabeth to Rosings early one morning, she suddenly dies in Elizabeth's arms. Then the rumours begin. Can the Colonel, Darcy and Elizabeth determine if she was killed, and if so by whom, while the latter two get to know each other better.
A bit too obvious who the killer was.
Overall an enjoyable story

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A Change of Heart: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by E.A. Batten
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this Pride & Prejudice Variation, what if Darcy did not make the Hunsford proposal because Elizabeth reacted angrily to the Colonel and his story of Bingley. As the Colonel informs Darcy, Darcy's actions change and so the future changes.
An enjoyable and well-written tale..Which I think could have been expanded to give more time to the Colonel and his romance.
Yet again another re-read in my quest to read a Colonel and Mary pairing

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Stranglehold by J.M. Gregson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

There is a possibility that there is a serial killer in the area. Lambert and his team investigate, but with several suspects and a lack of motive, how many females will die before they are caught.
Unfortunately my very early suspicions were confirmed
Originally published in 1993

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Death of a Matriarch by Wendy Soliman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

May 1872. Riley Rochester is now a DCI and he has been called out to the suspicious death of seventy year old Violet, Lady Pemberton. Having just celebrated her birthday her three daughters with their families were staying at the house. Secrets are exposed but who is the guilty party.
Entertaining historical mystery

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