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Amateur sleuth Kitty Worthington once more investigates when a noble lord plummets to his death, and a dear friend is suspected of murder. London. 1923. When an invitation arrives to the Duchess of Brightwell's Midsummer Masked Ball, Kitty Worthington does not even think of declining. Not with a mother on the hunt for a noble husband for her. But no sooner does she curtsy to her hostess at the ball than tragedy strikes. A very dead earl is found at the bottom of a staircase, and it's clearly show more the work of foul play. Having proven himself a dab hand at dealing with the nobility, Scotland Yard Detective Inspector Robert Crawford is soon asked to investigate. In no time at all he hones in on Lord Newcastle, a friend of Kitty who'd earlier pummeled the earl for sorely abusing his wife. Afraid her friend may wrongfully pay with his life, Kitty once more organizes her ace team, including her maid, two noble lords, a beloved sister, a lady, and Sir Winston, her still flatulent Basset Hound. From the seediest parts of London, to the fancy mansions of Mayfair, they fearlessly pursue the truth. For if they fail to find the killer, their dear friend may dance one last jig at the end of a rope. show lessTags
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witty, verbal-humor, cosy-mystery, costume-party, London, murder, murder-investigation, class-consciousness, family-dynamics, friendship, 1920s, abusive-spouse, women-s-rights, women's suffrage, women-sleuths, historical-fiction, pet, dog, law-enforcement, romantic*****
OK, so I loved book one but missed book two. This one is much fun with both romance and a solid investigation of the time while reminding us of the groundwork laid by the alert and involved women of that era. All of the characters are interesting and well drawn while the settings and attire are clearly and imaginatively portrayed. But it's the whodunit that really demanded my attention. The abusive spouse of a friend is dead at the foot of the stairs during a masked ball. show more Did he fall or was he pushed?
Let Kitty's sleuthing begin! Great light read!
I requested and received a free temporary ebook from Hearts Afire Publishing via NetGalley. Thank you! show less
OK, so I loved book one but missed book two. This one is much fun with both romance and a solid investigation of the time while reminding us of the groundwork laid by the alert and involved women of that era. All of the characters are interesting and well drawn while the settings and attire are clearly and imaginatively portrayed. But it's the whodunit that really demanded my attention. The abusive spouse of a friend is dead at the foot of the stairs during a masked ball. show more Did he fall or was he pushed?
Let Kitty's sleuthing begin! Great light read!
I requested and received a free temporary ebook from Hearts Afire Publishing via NetGalley. Thank you! show less
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Historical Mysteries 1910s to 1930s
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- Canonical title
- Murder at the Masked Ball
- Original title
- Murder at the Masked Ball
- Original publication date
- 2022
- People/Characters
- Kitty Worthington
- Important places
- London, England, UK
- Dedication
- To Derek, one of the finest young men I know
- First words
- LORD PELLEGRINE IS ENGAGED to Lady Mary Darby-Murton,” Mother said with a heavy sigh as she read the society column of The Tell-All, London's premier gossip rag.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)“The more important question, Robert, is what are we going to do together? I, for one, can't wait to find out.”
His response was everything I'd ever dreamed of and more. - Canonical DDC/MDS
- 813.6
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- (4.28)
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- English
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- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 3
- ASINs
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