I enjoyed this book very much - especially because it is a period piece. The writer's descriptions of the characters and places put me right in the middle of the action. I liked each character and the storyline. I can't wait to read another one by Magda Alexander. I will definitely adopt it and recommend it.

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. A great murder mystery novel. Highly recommend. Love the cover.

Second book in my new favourite cosy historical mystery series, and an excellent addition. I love all the characters and the emerging romantic relationships. I adore the frisson between Kitty and Inspector Crawford. I’m eagerly looking forward to getting hold of book 3 and then 4!

I received a free ARC copy of this via NetGalley and the publishers in return for an unbiased review. Apologies it is delayed, hopefully the 5 stars and glowing review make up for this!

I read a lot of historical mysteries, and this has been one of my favourites. With the resurgence in popularity of The Pursuit of Love, joining Downton as a fan favourite, the 1920s are starring in fiction in a big way, and I'm here for it. Add in a murder mystery set around balls and general merriment, and I will grab it immediately! I think that Alexander did a wonderful job of building the mystery and peeling back layer by layer, it did not feel predictable at all. I will absolutely be going back to read the first book in the series!

I was grabbed on the very first page and did not stop until I reached the very end. I loved my time with Kitty and her friends, was definitely a 5★ read.

Murder at Westminster is the second book in the ‘Kitty Worthington’ series, when I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy I obtained the first book in the series Murder on the Golden Arrow so I could see how Kitty amateur sleuth all started. That was a 5★ read as well. While you don’t have to have read the first book to enjoy this one, but for sheer enjoyment please do. For those people who are pedantic about reading in order you won’t be disappointed with the first one either.

It is 1923 and Kitty is on the marriage market - her debut season has started and to Kitty’s horror she is a run-away hit and receiving many proposals of marriage every day. Something she personally doesn’t want, but as her older sister has managed to escape a season Kitty’s mother is not going to allow a second daughter to escape. Kitty’s sister is heavily involved in the suffragette movement, and has an lovely admirer, Sebastian, who is destined to inherit the title of Duke of Wynchcombe. Sebastian is estranged from his grandfather, the current Duke, but after an angry public confrontation between the two men during a peaceful suffragette march the Duke is murdered, and it all points to Sebastian to be the murderer.

Kitty and her investigation committee all rally to find the real murderer before Sebastian is hung. This means dealing with Scotland Yard - and this means bumping heads with the delectable but maddening Inspector Crawford who Kitty met in the first book. Despite the prevailing view that a woman’s place is in the home and should be protected, Kitty goes to parts of London that even men fear to go in pursuit of the truth. There are several edge of the seat moments, lots of laughter, a riveting mystery and several red herrings before the culprit is revealed.

Adventure, romance and mystery, Murder at Westminster has it all and I heartily recommend this series.

This is book 2 in the Kitty Worthington series. Set in England during the 1920's, Kitty and her family are involved in the women's suffrage movement. Kitty's sister's friend is accused of murder and they must move quickly to prove he has been framed. With the help of Inspector Crawford, (their friendship is developing nicely) the family and their servants conduct an investigation that makes everyone happy. I'm not a super fan of historical's but every now and then I find them entertaining. It's hard to believe how things have changed in 100 years. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I actually enjoyed this one even more than the first!

The mystery was absolutely fantastic. I grew to love the characters even more.

The story as a whole flowed in an outstanding way. Very well written and thought out.

A thoroughly enjoyable reading experience.

I can’t wait for the next book!

A fun historical cozy, with a few serious moments…

I’m a big fan of historical mysteries, so I was happy to have a chance to read a review copy of Murder at Westminster. And, even though reading the second book in a series first can sometimes be a bit problematic, I really enjoyed it.

Murder in Westminster is set in between-the-wars London, during the time when women’s higher education and women’s suffrage were big societal issues. Against this background, Oxford student Margaret Worthington, currently in London for a women’s suffrage march, learns that her beau, Sebastian Dalrymple, has been arrested - accused of killing his estranged grandfather, the Duke of Wynchcombe. Luckily Margaret’s younger sister (and amateur detective), Kitty, doesn’t think Sebastian is guilty, so she investigates, using her society connections; her own maybe-possibly-someday-future beau, Inspector Crawford of Scotland Yard; and, of course, her faithful but flatulent basset hound, Sir Winston. The plot goes through a number of twists and turns – including a rather rough Suffrage March - but also a fun cameo from the real Sir Winston Churchill – before Kitty’s “investigating committee” comes up with the answers. But they eventually do, and Sebastian is freed.

All-in-all Murder at Westminster is a mostly light-hearted cozy mystery, with some nice historical background that meshes smoothly with the overall tale. I’ve read a couple of other mystery series set in the suffrage period, and I enjoyed seeing this era from another point of view. Murder in Westminster is a quick, fun read, and I now look forward to going back and reading the first book in the series as well. Please keep in mind that I try to fight “star-flation” a bit, and so a four-star review from me is a solid “read-this-book” review. And finally, my thanks to the publisher, Hearts Afire Publishing, and to NetGalley, for the review copy.

Amateur sleuth Catherine 'Kitty' Worthington once more investigates a murder together with Scotland Yard Detective Inspector Robert Crawford. This is second installment of Kitty Worthington Mystery.

The Duke of Wynchcombe was murdered with a dagger that had the Wynchcombe crest on it. He’d had two crafted and gave one to each son. Lord Percy is in possession of one. The other was inherited by Sebastian Dalrymple upon his father’s death. Since there are only two, Scotland Yard believes it was Sebastian’s dagger that killed the duke.

Sebastian's satellite revolved around Margaret’s sun. He’s working with Margaret on her project regarding women’s suffrage, employment equality, health issues and self-determination. Margaret is Kitty's sister.

Unfortunately,  the Duke of Wynchcombe never formally acknowledged Sebastian as his heir. Kitty and her friends created a committee to investigate the duke’s murder. They fearlessly pursue the truth. For if they fail to find the killer, their dear friend may very well dance one last jig at the end of a rope.

My personal rating 3.9 ⭐

Thanks to @netgalley and publisher for providing an arc inexchange for an honest review.

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Murder at Westminster is the second book in the Kitty Worthington Mysteries series. Kitty’s sister is home from college with her friend, Sebastian. During their stay in London, a wealthy Duke is murdered and Sebastian is the prime suspect. Kitty and her friends & family work together to solve the mystery. It’s a good mystery with lots of unique characters. It’s interesting stepping back in time (it takes place in the early 1920’s) and the lead character, Kitty, is delightful. Even Inspector Crawford (the handsome, young detective) assists Kitty in her desire to be a private detective (informally). Kitty’s parents are supportive, which is refreshing.

Even though it’s the second book in the series, I believe it could easily be read without having read the first. I mostly read cozy mysteries, but I have enjoyed this historical fiction series. It’s light, humorous, and Kitty is smart and absolutely darling. I recommend my fellow cozy mystery lovers give it a try.

Thank you NetGalley and Hearts Afire Publishing for the opportunity to read this book. I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion. I will post this review to my blog, Goodreads, Bookbub, & Amazon accounts.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.25 stars
Kitty Worthington is an amateur sleuth and while she doesn’t ever mean to get involved in these things, it seems she can’t help herself. This is the second book in the Kitty Worthington Mysteries series, but I haven’t read the first novel. There are some light spoilers for the first book, but I think I would still feel surprised if I read it.

The book takes place in London in 1923. Kitty’s trying to avoid her debut season as much as possible, and then someone tangentially connected to her is murdered. And someone close to her is blamed for it. Kitty is positive that they couldn’t have done it, so she uses her connections to ask around, and even gets her maid and a Scotland Yard Inspector to help her a bit. Can she solve the murder? And what happens when she gets a little too close to things?

I’m not usually a fan of murder mysteries or thrillers, but I picked this one up anyways, because I have a weak spot for historical novels where women break the rules. This is a very light mystery, and it won’t have you jumping every time you hear a noise. I loved Kitty, even when I rolled my eyes at her, and I was excited by how the book ended.

I was provided an ARC copy of this book through Netgalley. My thanks to the publisher and the author for providing it to me.

This is the second instalment in this 1920s cozy mystery series. I didn’t read the first one, but I will definitely continue on in this series.
Our main character is Kitty Worthington, who decides to try to solve a Duke’s murder when her sister’s beau is arrested for it.
The characters are very interesting. I loved the support of kitty’s parents for all her endeavours even though they are not always very conservative.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

I love Kitty Worthington, she is such a fun and interesting character! This time it is her sister's beau who is falsely accused of murder. The police believe they have the culprit so why investigate further? Kitty turns to her friends and family to solve the murder while trying to convince Inspector Crawford they have the wrong man. There are plenty of intriguing suspects to keep Kitty on her toes.

I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves Violet Carlyle-Wakefield by Beth Byers or Lady Eleanor Swift by Verity Bright. I am looking forward to Kitty's next adventure! Thank you to #NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of #MurderatWestminster.

It's 1923, and Kitty Worthington and her sister, Margaret, are taking part in a march for women's right to vote and Margaret's beau Sebastian is helping. The march is interrupted by a gang of thugs and it is learned that they were paid by a high-ranking member of the nobility opposed to its purpose. When the man is found murdered, all evidence point to Sebastian and he is arrested and charged with the murder, Margaret begs Kitty to investigate to prove his innocence to save Sebastian's life and Margaret's happiness. Kitty gathers together a group of friends and together they will solve the case no matter what it takes.

Murder at Westminster: A 1920s Historical Cozy Mystery by Magda Alexander is the second in a series it works quite well as a stand-alone. It is an entertaining read, perfect for a quiet afternoon. The characters are likeable and the story kept my interesting. Overall, an enjoyable read and one I'd recommend to anyone who is a fan of historical mysteries or cozies.

<i>Thanks to Netgalley and Hearts Afire Publishing for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review</i>

Having previously solved the murder that her brother stood accused of Kitty Westminster is embroiled once more in another murder mystery when a man is killed and all signs point to the grandson

Can Kitty once more discover if the grandson is the killer or has he been framed ?

This was fun to read! Although the second in a series, Murder at Westminster reads well as a standalone. We have the delightful Kitty trying to solve a murder that implicates her sister's beau and all the hijinks that ensue. It is fast paced while still being cozy, and I enjoyed reading about the different personalities and all their quirks.

I look forward to the next book in the series. And the romance :)

Thanks to the Publishers and NetGalley for the ARC.

I'm happy I requested the ARC of this historical cozy as it's quite good and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
A solid mystery full of twists, fleshed out characters, a vivid historical background.
Can't wait to read other books in this series.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

"...frolicking, historical cozy mystery filled with dodgy suspects, a wily villain, and an intrepid heroine sure to win your heart..."
Whether the book captured my heart is a different question, this line from its blurb surely did!
Murder at Westminster is the second installment of the Kitty Worthington series set in the 1920s. It does complete justice to its genre of 1920s cozy mystery-the author, through her phrases, descriptions, and word choices successfully manages to pull the readers into the past era.
Even more percipient on the author's part is that in the process of making the protagonist an amateur detective, the fact that women did not have the same freedom and facilities as they have now is not done away with-nor is the fact that the society wasn't as open-minded and accepting during those times. In fact, it is one of the things I appreciated most-despite all these restrictions, how intelligently Kitty, and in turn, the author managed to bring the mystery to its solution.
Reading book one is not a prerequisite. I had read this one first and was surprised by how much I enjoyed reading book one after-I felt I had one up on the characters because I already knew how their relationships would progress while they were still just being introduced to each other.
An enjoyable read (definitely frolicking!) through and through.
Thank you Hearts Afire Publishing and Netgalley for providing me this ARC.

Kitty Worthington is drawn into a murder investigation when someone dear to her and her sister Sebastian - is the
suspect in a murder of member of the nobility. His uncle and he did not get on at all, he despised his uncle and vice
versa so it did not bode well for him when he could not provide an alibi for his whereabouts. Taken in by London detectives
it is upto Kitty and her team assisted by Scotland Yard Inspector Crawford to try to find out what happened to the
despicable duke,

Romance, murder, the suffrage movement all highlighted in this story. Women's lib movement at the fore which made for
an interesting side story.

The detection hindered by 1920s traditions of women's place but Kitty with the support of her family shoulders on full
speed ahead.

Very good reading and an author I will be looking out for.

I liked this. It seems like books in the cozy genre get higher ratings on average than other genres. But it seems appropriate for this fun story. Recommended.

I really appreciate the free review copy!!