Unlucky-in-love artist Annabelle Britton decides that a visit to the seaside town of Portsmouth, New Hampshire is the perfect way to get over her problems. But when she stumbles upon a smoky grey cat named Alistair and follows him into a charming cottage, Annabelle finds herself in a whole spellbook full of trouble.
Suddenly saddled with a witch's wand and a furry familiar, Annabelle meets a friendly group of women who use their spells, charms and potions to keep the people of Portsmouth safe. But, despite their gifts, the witches can't prevent every wicked deed in town.
Soon, the mystery surrounding Alistair's former owner, who died under unusual circumstances, grows when another local turns up dead. Armed with magic, friends, and the charmed cat who adopted her, rather than the other way around, Annabelle sets out to paw through the evidence and uncover a killer.

Enjoyed this not-so-cosy mystery by an author who is new to me. Will keep a look out for more of her work.

Put in the Cosy Crimes Mystery book box.

Taken out of the Cosy Mystery Bookbox & read - absolutely loved it!! Loved the characters and the story. Will try to read the rest of the series