Murder Amongst the Ruins
(2027)(Book 16 in the Kitty Worthington Mysteries series)
A novel by Magda Alexander
A medieval ruin. A buried secret. A murder fifty years in the making.
England, 1927. When Kitty Worthington's brother, Richard, invites her to visit the archaeological excavation he is leading on a grand country estate, she expects crumbling walls, medieval relics, and perhaps a little family time. She does not expect buried treasure.The discovery of a priceless medieval hoard quickly attracts the attention of the Crown and Scotland Yard, which dispatches Kitty's husband, Detective Chief Inspector Robert Crawford-Sinclair, to safeguard the treasure.
But the ruins have more to surrender—a human skeleton, presumed to be another relic of the distant past. But the remains prove to be those of a member of the family that owns the land who supposedly left England for the colonies fifty years ago and was never seen again.
Turns out he never left at all.
As Kitty and her husband, Detective Chief Inspector Robert Crawford-Sinclair, investigate a murder committed half a century ago, their search for the truth becomes increasingly dangerous. The ruthless killer will stop at nothing to ensure the secrets of the past remain dead and buried.
Murder Amongst the Ruins, Book 16 of the Kitty Worthington Mysteries, from USA Today bestselling author Magda Alexander, is a captivating British historical cozy mystery filled with buried family secrets, cryptic clues, and unexpected twists. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie's archaeological mysteries and readers who love clever female sleuths, complex murder puzzles, and a generous dash of wit.
Genre: Cozy Mystery