
Delia James
1 SeriesDelia James is an American author known for her cozy mystery series, Witch’s Cat Mysteries. Born in California and raised in Michigan, she writes from her historic bungalow. In addition to writing, Delia enjoys hiking, swimming, gardening, cooking, reading, and raising her son.
In "A Familiar Tail" by Delia James, artist Annabelle Britton seeks solace in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, but her life takes a magical turn when she encounters a mysterious gray cat named Alastair. Following Alastair into a cottage, Annabelle inherits a witch's wand and a familiar, plunging her into a world of spells and charms. She joins a coven of friendly witches dedicated to protecting the town, yet they cannot stop all evil deeds. When Alastair's former owner and another local are found dead under suspicious circumstances, Annabelle uses her newfound magic and the help of her charmed cat to unravel the mysteries and catch a killer.