Miss Knight and the Bewitched Watch

Deadly relics. African gods. Perfectly steeped tea.Semi-professional pickpocket Sharma Song has no idea that her next job involves murder, mayhem, and other inconveniences when she applies for an apprentice role at the Cozy Tea Shoppe. Song is used to engaging in subtle deceptions and slight-of-hand antics, but there's nothing subtle or slight about the dead body in the library.Then again, what did she expect when her new employer is none other than the infamous paranormal investigator, Miss Beatrice Knight? Joined by a bumbling butler who claims to be the son of Death, the ladies must solve the murder and contain a cursed pocket watch while creating perfect tea blends for fussy customers.Tea isn't the only hot mess brewing in the Kenyan town of Nairobi. Mythological tricksters with a penchant for fire and brimstone clash with angry gods, while colonial authorities and dedicated bureaucrats set their suspicious sights on Miss Knight. All the while, a more ominous event looms on the not-so-distant horizon. Will Miss Knight and her employees stop the tick-tock of the watch and avert a simmering apocalypse without letting the tea go cold?Equal parts cozy fantasy, magical adventure, and historical romp, Miss Knight and the Bewitched Watch invites readers into a world where crocodiles eat secrets, insects wear high heels, and danger always shows up after morning tea. Prepare for another delightful adventure in the wild, wacky world of paranormal East Africa.This series is for you if you love: cozy historical mysteries set in the early 1900s; paranormal women's fiction; African mythology; exotic safaris; small-town shenanigans; and humorous fun. Perfect for fans of Gail Carriger's The Parasol Protectorate, Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, Agatha Christie's Miss Marple, Elizabeth Peters' Amelia Peabody, and / or Vered's Society for Paranormals. Embark on your next supernatural safari today! I've been a storyteller and content creator since I could hold pen to paper, which is a lot longer than I care to admit. I live in Kenya with my family and other amusing animals. The monkeys in my backyard inspire me to create fun, upbeat, inspiring adventures with a supernatural twist. Visit me and my Realm at https://www.realmseekerstudio.com/enter-the-realm and get a free copy of AFRICAN DRAGONS & OTHER BEASTIES. A paranormal detective refuses to let danger, death and unwanted suitors inconvenience her in colonial Kenya. Welcome to a cozy mystery series concerning Victorian etiquette, African mythology and the search for a perfect spot of tea. If you enjoy historical mysteries, adore Victorian steampunk, appreciate British humor, or would love to experience adventure in colonial Africa, get ready to start your supernatural safari today.