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The Stolen Sparkler
(2024)(A book in the Lady Rosalynd and Wynterbourne Mystery series)
A Story by Magda Alexander
A stolen diamond necklace. An engagement at risk. Can an inquisitive lady and an enigmatic duke join forces long enough to find the missing gem? Mystery, romance, and a Christmas intrigue.
Lady Rosalynd arrives at her dear friend’s, Lady Eleanor, country estate eager for a festive weekend of merriment. But the holiday cheer quickly turns to panic when her friend’s prized diamond necklace—an heirloom to be worn at the Christmas Ball—goes missing.
The necklace’s disappearance threatens to ruin Eleanor's engagement to Lord Cumberforth, as his father disapproves of the match. So when her friend begs for help, Lady Rosalynd has no choice but to look into the matter. Her efforts are unexpectedly complicated by the arrival of the Duke of Steele, an enigmatic peer enlisted by Eleanor’s father to investigate the theft. Reluctantly joining forces, Lady Rosalynd and the duke begin a delicate inquiry, questioning the household staff and guests alike.
Their pursuit of the truth to flush out the culprit unveils hidden motives and dark secrets that point to several suspects. As tensions mount and suspicions swirl, Rosalynd and the duke must work quickly to recover the missing sparkler. If they don't find it before the Christmas Ball, Lady Eleanor’s engagement is doomed to fail.
Filled with intrigue, romance, and a dash of holiday spirit, The Stolen Sparkler, promises a delightful Victorian historical mystery with a Christmas twist. This captivating novella stands as a prequel to the Lady Rosalynd and Steele Historical Mysteries set to debut in early 2025.
Genre: Historical Mystery
Lady Rosalynd arrives at her dear friend’s, Lady Eleanor, country estate eager for a festive weekend of merriment. But the holiday cheer quickly turns to panic when her friend’s prized diamond necklace—an heirloom to be worn at the Christmas Ball—goes missing.
The necklace’s disappearance threatens to ruin Eleanor's engagement to Lord Cumberforth, as his father disapproves of the match. So when her friend begs for help, Lady Rosalynd has no choice but to look into the matter. Her efforts are unexpectedly complicated by the arrival of the Duke of Steele, an enigmatic peer enlisted by Eleanor’s father to investigate the theft. Reluctantly joining forces, Lady Rosalynd and the duke begin a delicate inquiry, questioning the household staff and guests alike.
Their pursuit of the truth to flush out the culprit unveils hidden motives and dark secrets that point to several suspects. As tensions mount and suspicions swirl, Rosalynd and the duke must work quickly to recover the missing sparkler. If they don't find it before the Christmas Ball, Lady Eleanor’s engagement is doomed to fail.
Filled with intrigue, romance, and a dash of holiday spirit, The Stolen Sparkler, promises a delightful Victorian historical mystery with a Christmas twist. This captivating novella stands as a prequel to the Lady Rosalynd and Steele Historical Mysteries set to debut in early 2025.
Genre: Historical Mystery
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