'Murder At The Masked Ball' by Magda Alexander is a historical cosy mystery, set in the 1920s. Kitty Worthington is a young society lady, expected to find a suitable husband and settle down. But Kitty loves a puzzle and has been successful in solving crimes that no-one else could. Her desire is to set up her own detective agency, much to the chagrin of her mother. To placate said mother, she agrees to attend the Midsummer Masked Ball held at the home of the Duchess of Brightwell. But the suspicious death of a guest puts Kitty smack bang in the middle of a murder investigation. Can Kitty save an innocent man from the gallows? With the help of her coterie of family and friends, Kitty is determined to find the real killer.
Magda Alexander has found a way to make Kitty the most modern and fascinating of characters. Although set in the 1920s, and perfectly pitched for that era, she has managed to make Kitty relatable. She is intelligent, loyal and steadfast. She seems like such a modern, forward-thinking young woman, with a ferocious intellect and the determination to go with it.
I liked the collaborative element to the investigation. Kitty has the support of her family and friends in trying to solve the case, and knows how to bring out their strengths.
It was a truly fascinating mystery with a great bunch of characters. I adored it and much more. I'll just have to go back and read more in this series, and await with bated breath the next.
I was given this ARC for review.
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