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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.
A funeral at Castle Rutledge takes a grim turn when the body of the missing vicar is discovered in the sanctuary, turning a somber occasion into a murder investigation. Kitty Worthington, weeks away from her wedding to CDI Robert Crawford Sinclair, finds herself embroiled in a mystery when Robert is asked to assist the local constable. The investigation intensifies when Robert's own brother becomes the prime suspect, forcing Kitty and Robert to uncover the secrets of the village and its inhabitants before a threat against a loved one forces them to abandon their pursuit of the truth.
This historical cozy mystery is designed to appeal to fans of Agatha Christie and Downton Abbey, suggesting a blend of intrigue, period detail, and lightheartedness. The narrative structure, focusing on a central mystery within a specific historical setting and featuring a protagonist balancing personal life with detective work, points to a classic cozy mystery formula. The inclusion of romance elements alongside the crime investigation indicates a likely pacing that allows for character development and relationship dynamics to unfold. The promise of humor suggests that despite the murder, the tone will remain engaging and accessible.
Page Count:
197
Publication Date:
2024-02-27
Publisher:
Hearts Afire Publishing
ISBN-10:
1943321280
ISBN-13:
9781943321285
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