Traces of Magic: A Pride and Prejudice Fantasy Variation by Monica Fairview
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This Pride and Prejudice magic variation continues, but what is the problem with the Prince Regent, how much chaos can Lydia and Wickham cause and can the non-magical Maty have her day. Add in Colonel Fitzwilliam, Darcy and Elizabeth. Can the kingdom be saved
An entertaining variation.

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Threads of Magic: A Pride and Prejudice Fantasy Variation by Monica Fairview
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

The story continues as the mages are moved to Netherfield Park. Can them keep that a secret from the neighbourhood.

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Dangerous Magic: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Monica Fairview
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice magic variation Bennet and four of his daughters have various levels of magic talents. But it is Elizabeth who is taken by The Royal Mages as she is needed as a Janus Mage with Darcy. Nether of them wish this but it is needed if the Kingdom is to defeat Napoleon’s mages. Didn't really find either of them likeable.
An enjoyable story.

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A Day for Death by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1837. Lady Northland, at her renter home of Braehead House is holding a picnic, to review setting up a charity for the highlanders arriving in Ballater. Then a death occurs, a murder. But why and by whom, then there is another death discovered. Officer Dod Darris investigates with the help of Hippolyta Napier who is concerned about her doctor husband.
A well-written and entertaining historical mystery with its cast of likeable and varied characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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Remember, you wanted this: or 'Be careful what you ask for'. A Collection of P&P Variations by Sydney Salier
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Entertaining short stories, though I didn't always care for some of the pairings.

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An Unworthy Son by Suzanne Downes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Has lawyer Sawyer been finally found out. But what of Superintendent Tiplady, who on returning from his honeymoon realises he knows the victim of Lazurus's latest case. His sister Martha Tiplady is convinced that newcomer Trefgarn, a Magus, is a fraud and should be removed from the area.
An entertaining historical mystery, another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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Murder in a Country Village by F.L. Everett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

February 1941. Edie York and work colleague Ethel Cooper out walking discover a body at the bottom of a cliff at Birchcroft. That of peace activist Joyce Reid, owner of Athena House, home to her bohemian friends. Deciding on writing her obituary Edie discovers that two evacuee children have gone missing. She decides to ask questions in both cases.
An entertaining historical mystery.

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