Step into the glamorous and dangerous world of the 1920s with Cora Thorogood, an adventurous amateur sleuth whose curiosity has a habit of leading straight to murder. From stolen Egyptian artifacts and Hollywood scandals to deadly weddings, long-buried disappearances, Agatha Christie’s mysterious vanishing, and murder in Paris, Cora travels from England to America and beyond solving crimes with Archie, Molly, and her magical living woodcarvings. The Cora Chronicles blends historical mystery, romance, humor, intrigue, and unforgettable adventures.

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Missing Jackal Murder

In 1926, adventurous Cora Gudmundson leaves Minnesota for London, secretly carrying two magical living woodcarvings. When she meets archaeologist Archie Thorogood, a stolen Egyptian artifact, a murdered assistant, and two switched cases plunge her into a dangerous mystery. With Scotland Yard investigating and a killer closing in, Cora must protect her magical companions and decide whether Archie can be trusted. Her dream of adventure has become a deadly test of courage, secrets, and survival. – Click Here

The Hollywood Honeymoon Murder

Newlyweds Cora and Archie Thorogood expect sunshine and Hollywood glamor on their 1926 honeymoon—until a playful impersonation lands Archie a role in a troubled western. When the studio’s star is murdered, their Hollywood adventure turns deadly. Surrounded by jealous actors, scandalous secrets, strange apparitions, and a killer hiding behind the cameras, Cora and Archie must uncover the truth. With magical companions Arve and Ola nearby, this honeymoon becomes anything but relaxing. – Click Here –

London Wedding Murder

Newlyweds Cora and Archie Thorogood arrive at his grand English family mansion expecting wedding celebrations—not murder. When Archie’s sister’s wedding turns deadly, suspicion falls dangerously close to home. Surrounded by missing valuables, family secrets, hidden resentments, and a suspicious groom, Cora cannot resist investigating. With Scotland Yard watching their every move and her magical companions nearby, Cora and Archie must uncover the killer before another guest dies—or they become the prime suspects. – Click Here –

hat Happened to Adelaide

In 1867, fourteen-year-old Adelaide vanishes after accusing her violent father of murdering her mother. Fifty-nine years later, Cora Thorogood discovers a mysterious turquoise stone that reveals terrifying visions of Adelaide’s fate. Joined by Adelaide’s childhood friends and loyal Molly, Cora travels to Chelmsford, England, uncovering forgotten records, hidden graves, and dangerous secrets. But someone still wants the past buried. What Happened to Adelaide? is a haunting mystery of friendship, courage, and justice long denied. – Click Here –

In Search of Agatha

December 1926. When Agatha Christie mysteriously disappears, amateur sleuth Cora Thorogood follows a cryptic clue into the snowy English countryside. Joined by Evelyn and Josephine, she reaches a secretive village where a despised local man is soon murdered. Surrounded by jealous lovers, hidden scandals, and suspicious townspeople, Cora must uncover the truth before the killer strikes again. In Search of Agatha blends classic mystery, friendship, winter atmosphere, and a touch of magic. – Click Here –

A Murder In Paris

Paris, 1927. Cora Thorogood arrives with Archie and Molly expecting cafés, art, and romance—but murder quickly changes their plans. When an arrogant surrealist painter is stabbed at a glamorous reception, a coded message draws them into a dangerous web of jealous lovers, artistic rivals, political secrets, and deception. With Inspector Armand watching and the magical Villagers lending their unusual help, Cora must expose a killer hiding in plain sight before murder strikes again. – Click Here –

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