Die Tote auf dem Maskenball

Who murdered the hostess at the masquerade ball? Pentecost and Parker investigate in their first case! New York, 1942: Will Parker is a young woman with unusual talents, and when these talents save the life of private detective Lilian Pentecost, she takes Will under her wing as her assistant. Three years later, Becca Collins seeks their help. Becca's mother was murdered during a masquerade ball at the family estate - bludgeoned with a crystal ball in a room locked from the inside. But in a case involving messages from the beyond, a mysterious fortune teller, and shady relatives, the investigation becomes complicated. And when Will develops more than just a professional interest in her client Becca, things get even more complex - and Will finds herself in the killer's sights... Like a female version of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson with the atmosphere of a game of Cluedo - fresh, clever, and cozy!.