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Monday, 11 November 2024

Misunderstandings: A Pride and Prejudice VariationMisunderstandings: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by AnnaMarie Wallace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation due to the accidental actions of Caroline Bingley at the Meryton Assemby, Darcy and Elizabeth are compromised. How will these two strangers survive their marriage with Darcy at his most prideful and arrogant and Elizabeth so stubborn. How will their early marriage effect the rest of the Bennet sisters.
An entertaining variation

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Killing Christmas (DI Mike Nash #4)Killing Christmas by Bill Kitson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Was the death of three members of the family of Steve Hirst an accident. He feels it could of been prevented and starts to take action. Resulting in DI Mike Nash and his team investigating arson and murder.
An interesting modern mystery

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Sunday, 10 November 2024

The Riddle of the Ravens: An Inspector Graves Mystery (The Inspector Graves Mysteries)The Riddle of the Ravens: An Inspector Graves Mystery by J.S. Savage
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1926 Inspector Graves and Constable Carver are sent to the Tower of London as three of the six ravens have been killed. They must find the killer before all are killed and the prophecy comes true. While there one of the Yeoman Warders is murdered. What could be the motive.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of interesting characters.
I received a free copy of this book via BookSirens and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Darcy in Want of a Wife: A Pride and Prejudice VariationDarcy in Want of a Wife: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Laraba Kendig
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation which starts after the Netherfield party have left, with Jane in London. Soon to be joined by Elizabeth. But Darcy has decided to get over Elizabeth he must find a wife, but not Anne. How will events affect the Bennet family
An entertaining variation

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The Chrysanthemum Tiger (A Gabriel Taverner Mystery, # 6)The Chrysanthemum Tiger by Alys Clare
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1605. Dr Gabriel Taverner signs on as ships surgeon and travels to Japan, with events leading to disaster. Meanwhile the replacement he chose is intensely disliked but soon there is a murder. Unfortunately the time in Japan was not that interesting but the mystery was okay .
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

(According to Amazon this is the last in the series)

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Saturday, 9 November 2024

The Joy Machine (Star Trek: The Original Series #80)The Joy Machine by James E. Gunn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Planet Timshel was once an ideal vacation spot but now it has closed it self off from the rest of the Federation and the agents sent to investigate have not returned. The Enterprise is sent to investigate.
An enjoyable re-read

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Chaucer and the Doctor of Physic (Geoffrey Chaucer Mysteries #3)Chaucer and the Doctor of Physic by Philip Gooden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Chaucer is sent to Dartmouth as a ship's cargo of alum has been stolen. He is to find and restore the alum and punish the culprits. But death comes to the area.
An enjoyable historical mystery
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