Blended Bennets by Victoria Lynn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Thomas Bennet is a successful businessman and estate owner, father to Elizabeth and James. When his older brother Harold dies he becomes the new owner of Longbourn and guardian to his four nieces. Jane and Mary had taken over all the duties because of the idleness and spoilt behaviour of Mrs Francis Bennet, Catherine and Lydia. How will they all react to their new positions.
An entertaining story


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Murder Between the Tides by Michael Campling
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Alan Hargreaves is on a Writers Retreat at Newquay and invites his neighbour Dan Corrigan. But soon one of the writers disappears and another is killed. They decide to investigate.
An enjoyable modern mystery

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The Courthouse Murder: A 1940s Chief Inspector Bryce story by Peter Zander-Howell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1949. Hartminster Magistrates Court. During a lunch recess Derek Bignold is murdered. As he was such a hated man there is a large number of suspects. DCI Philip Bryce and DS Alex Haig investigate.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery.

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Something About Lizzy: Family Secrets Post-Pride and Prejudice by Robin Elizabeth Kobayashi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1826. A Pride and Prejudice sequel where sixteen year old Mrs Munro nee Sofia-Elisabete Fitzwilliam with her husband is spending the summer at Pemberley where she views what ahe considers the perfect marriage of the Darcys. A view which changes as secrets and events unfold over the summer.
An entertaining and well-written story with its cast of likeable and interesting characters. Another good addition to these enjoyable stories of Sofia's life.
I received a free copy of this book from the author via BooksFunnel and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Star Trek : Ice Trap by L.A. Graf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Planet Nordstral, the ice planet. The Enterprse has been sent to the planet to investigate researchers who have gone missing while the rest seem to be suffering from a form of insanity. Are their harvesting of the sea creatures causing problems with the planet and the local inhabitants.
An entertaining re-read.

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The Curious Case of the Templeton-Swifts by Benedict Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1926. Lord Edgington has received two letters from newly married, Hugh Templeton-Swift stating he believes he is being poisoned and needs his help. Collecting Christopher from school they arrive at Riverside Keep with his daughter Violet.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable characters. An another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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No Vacation From Murder by Elizabeth Lemarchand
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1971 - St Julitta's School is hosting the Horner Discovery Fortnight when on the last day a person goes missing who is later discovered murdered. Detectives Pollard and Toye investigate
An entertaining mystery with its likeable main characters.
Originally published 1973

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