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Thursday 28 March 2024

Killing Colonel BrandonKilling Colonel Brandon by Kate Raven
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Sense and Sensibility sequel, three years have passed since the marriage of Colonel Brandon and Marianne Dashwood. She finds his kindness oppressive, and decides the only solution is to kill him. Mature content.
An entertaining story.

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Murder in a Welsh Town (Havard & Lambert Mysteries  #4)Murder in a Welsh Town by Pippa McCathie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

One of the actors in the local pantomime is found dead, murdered. There would seem to be quite a few suspects as he was an unlikeable character. But will he be the only victim. DCI Matt Lambert and his team investigate helped by ex-police officer Fabia Havard.
An entertaining and well-written modern mystery. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

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Charming Mr. Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice VariationCharming Mr. Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Jessica L. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, Jane is in London and Elizabeth has travelled to Hunsford earlier then planned, with Mary. But Elizabeth has a secret - she can see and hear the fae as can Mrs Bennet
but they react to them in different ways. How will this affect her future.
An entertaining and well-written story.

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Tuesday 26 March 2024

Beyond Legal Matters: A 'Pride and Prejudice' VariationBeyond Legal Matters: A 'Pride and Prejudice' Variation by Laura Nickleby
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Pride and Prejudice variation, where the Netherfield occupants hold a ball, but Darcy has been summoned to Rosings, by a kinder Lady Catherine. Then Collins has died and a new claimant comes forward. Will anything be resolved.
An enjoyable story.

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Murder at Little Minton (Miss Busby #1)Murder at Little Minton by Karen Baugh Menuhin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1921 Christmas. Insurance salesman Vernon Potter is discovered dead in the lake at Little Minton. Local, Miss Isabelle Busby, reader of murder mysteries, decides to ask questions, helped by reporter Lucy Wesley, to the annoyance of Detective McKay.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable main characters. A good start to this new series.

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Monday 25 March 2024

Fragments: Three Dark Fantasy Tales (The William Meikle Chapbook Collection 9)Fragments: Three Dark Fantasy Tales by William Meikle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Three fantasy stories -
1. Ask the Cosmos - what does a drunk Dave Ask the Cosmos while attending a diner party.
2. Deep into the Green - silver prospectors call on the Wee Folk for help, unfortunately.
3. Morning Sickness - a pregnant couple win a holiday on the coast of Jura, what could go wrong
Three entertaining short stories.

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Why Wed? A Pride and Prejudice VariationWhy Wed? A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Renata McMann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this Pride and Prejudice variation Mr Bennet has married three times, the second produced his estranged son Thomas, a curate, and the third his five daughters.
Will any of them marry, and be happy especially as some have only known each other for a short time.
An entertaining novella (4 stars because I like the pairing of Mary Bennet).

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