London 1923. When a pampered poodle and her diamond collar are dognapped from a London park, can Kitty Worthington find the tail-wagger before something goes awry? After Gigi, a beloved pooch, is nabbed from Belgrave Square, her distressed mistress begs Kitty Worthington to investigate. With her sharp intellect, keen observational skills, and a penchant for solving perplexing puzzles, who could be better for the job? Determined to follow every lead, Kitty ventures into the disreputable shops of London's East End where she discovers an actress has tried to pawn the bejeweled sparkler. But when the woman goes missing, Kitty realizes there is more to this mystery than meets the eye.Soon, Kitty is caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse orchestrated by a wily villain who'll stop at nothing to get the huge ransom he wants. Can Kitty outmaneuver the evil dastard and find Gigi before the beloved pooch goes missing for good?The Case of the Purloined Poodle , Book 1 in The Kitty Worthington Cozy Capers. This new series will follow the adventures of Kitty Worthington and Lady Emma as they investigate private enquiries in 1920s London. These lighthearted historical cozy mysteries are sure to delight lovers of witty banter, clever sleuthing, and cheeky humor. A companion series to The Kitty Worthington Mysteries .