Magda Alexander Livres

England. 1924. With her wedding day to CDI Robert Crawford Sinclair mere weeks away, Kitty Worthington is thrilled beyond words. But first there's a sad duty that must be performed-the reinterment of Robert's birth mother at Castle Rutledge who is to be buried alongside her husband, the former marquis.But on the day of the funeral, things don't go according to plan. The vicar's gone missing; the organist is drunk as a judge. And then there's the body in the sanctuary. Not the one you'd expect.The village constable soon asks Robert to help, something that Kitty advises against afraid of the emotional toll the enquiry would exact on her fiancé. But then Robert's brother becomes the main suspect, leaving them with no choice but to investigate.Goodness knows they're not lacking for suspects. The village crone caused endless misery to most everyone in Chipping Bliss. As they proceed apace, shocking revelations and troubled pasts come to light. And just as they discover a vital clue, a threatening note arrives. If they don't cease their investigation, a loved one will die.Murder at a Funeral (Book 9 in the Kitty Worthington Mysteries) a historical cozy mystery filled with intrigue, glamour, and more than a soupçon of humor, is sure to delight lovers of Agatha Christie and Downton Abbey alike.

London 1923. When a pampered poodle and her diamond collar are dognapped from a London park, can Kitty Worthington find her before the tail-wagger suffers grievous harm?After her beloved Gigi is nabbed from Belgrave Square, her distressed mistress begs Kitty Worthington to investigate. With her sharp intellect, keen observational skills, and a penchant for solving perplexing puzzles, who could be better for the job?Determined to follow every lead, Kitty ventures into the disreputable shops of London's East End where she discovers a 'Lady' has tried to pawn the bejeweled sparkler. But when the woman goes missing, Kitty realizes there is more to this mystery than meets the eye.As she digs deeper, she becomes entangled in a dangerous game orchestrated by an unknown villain who's demanding a fortune in ransom to return the precious pooch. But can Kitty find her before Gigi meets an untimely end?The Case of the Purloined Poodle, Book 1 in The Kitty Worthington Cozy Capers, is an intentionally short read. With its blend of glamour, suspense, and captivating characters, it promises a delightful escapade for those who love historical cozy mysteries with a dash of fun.

With her wedding day rapidly approaching, all Kitty Worthington wants is a fun seaside holiday with her loved ones. But some are at outs with each other, the weather’s not promising, and someone gets murdered. Again. Brighton 1924. The pleasant vacation Kitty Worthington envisioned is not going well. Disagreements and altercations between those dear to her soon scuttle her plans. Determined to have some fun in the sun, she escapes to the shore with her fiancé only to find the body of a wealthy socialite. As bad luck would have it, Kitty’s intended, Detective Chief Inspector Robert Crawford Carlisle , is assigned the case. Eager to salvage what’s left of her holiday, Kitty offers to help. Putting aside their differences, so do her family and friends. But finding the murderer won’t be easy. The woman was not only roundly disliked, but she may have led a double life. Matters grow dire when the family’s beloved basset hound Sir Winston goes missing, and a threatening note is left behind. With a raging storm bearing down on them, there’s no time to lose. They must find the killer before Sir Winston is tossed to the fish. A Murder at Brighton, Book 8 in The Kitty Worthington Mysteries. This 1920s historical cozy mystery set at a glamorous Brighton seaside resort is sure to please lovers of Agatha Christie and Downton Abbey alike.

Amateur sleuth Kitty Worthington once more jumps into the fray to catch the wily murderer of a high-ranking member of the nobility. Can she nab the killer before her sister's beloved pays the ultimate price?London. 1923. Much to her consternation, Kitty Worthington's debut season is a resounding success, prompting marriage proposals from lords, rogues, scoundrels, and ne'er do wells. Even as she dodges them, a new intrigue arises, and at Westminster, no less. A high-ranking member of the nobility is murdered, and her sister's beau has been framed to take the fall.With her sister's happiness at stake, Kitty once more sets out to investigate, ably aided by her faithful maid, two noble lords, a titled lady, and Sir Winston, her still flatulent Basset Hound. As they dash about London from the stews of St. Giles to the glittering ballrooms of Mayfair in search of the wily killer, can she convince the maddening Inspector Crawford to aid their quest? For if she fails to find the killer, her sister's beloved may very well hang from the wrong end of a rope.Murder at Westminster, Book 2 in The Kitty Worthington Mysteries, is another frolicking, historical cozy mystery filled with shifty suspects, a wily villain, and an intrepid heroine sure to win your heart. Book 3, Murder at the Masked Ball, is set to release in the Spring of 2022.

A party at the city's hottest venue turns deadly when an aristocrat is murdered.London 1924. A birthday celebration at Gennaro's, London's swankiest jazz club, is just the ticket for Kitty Worthington. What could be more fun than dancing the Charleston with her fiancé, Chief Inspector Robert Crawford Sinclair?But as the singer's mesmerizing voice commands everyone's attention, an argument erupts between the songbird's brother and a marquis. Before long, the aristocrat is dead, and the brother's been arrested. Wrongfully, his sister claims as she begs Kitty to investigate. Although initially reluctant, Kitty takes on the case. The rush to condemn doesn't sit right with her.As Kitty and her team of sleuths navigate the seedy underbelly of the London jazz scene, they uncover a web of secrets and intrigue that leads all the way to the palace. Before long, their investigation grows perilous when threats start to mount against Kitty and friends. Can Kitty uncover the killer before someone else winds up dead?Full of period detail, sparkling wit, and heart-pounding suspense, "Murder at the Jazz Club," Book 7 in The Kitty Worthington Mysteries, will transport you back in time to the glamorous and dangerous world of the 1920s London jazz scene.

"A Christmas wedding in an English castle. Tree trimming, carol singing, figgy pudding. What could be more wonderful than that? But then a dead body turns up and ruins all the fun. England 1923. No sooner does Kitty Worthington arrive at Wynchcombe Castle for her sister's holiday nuptials than she makes a gruesome discovery--the remains of a woman who perished long ago. Her death was not natural: she suffered a violent end. And there's a mysterious connection to the Wynchcombe family that must be explained. With the ceremony rapidly approaching, Kitty and her merry band of sleuths, comprised of her maid, lords, ladies, Scotland Yard's finest detective, Inspector Crawford and Sir Winston, the family's beloved basset hound, jump into the fray to solve the murder. For if they don't, her sister's wedding day may not only be ruined but might not take place at all"-- back cover