death bemoans

Who killed Madame Magda?

The plot:

It’s the quarterly meeting of the Gazillionaire Girls Group, an exclusive club whose membership is comprised of successful women – all of whom made it big without relying upon the other gender. The hostess for this unique gathering is Bertha Brothert, the entertainment guru whose upscale line of products appeals to the nouveau riche.

Brothert’s yacht, “The Perfection,” is the scene of the meeting and a special guest is present to both entertain the Group’s members and to predict their futures. Famed fortuneteller, Madame Magda, pulls out her crystal ball and tells the assembled clique of distinguished daughters of destiny that many good things await them.

Suddenly, though, a shocked expression crosses the mystic’s face as she shudders in horror. The crystal ball, she proclaims, is emphatic in predicting that someone will soon die. The next morning, true to her words, the body of one of the women is found floating nearby the yacht. After investigating the incident, police quickly determine that evidence points toward homicide. Someone’s career has been suddenly and permanently halted by a killer.

Here are the suspects:

Bertha Brothert
Founder and Chairwoman of Bertha Brothert Enterprises. Through grit and determination, she built a successful business empire. Some say insider trading had a lot to do with it.

Anita Parr
Professional golfer. Her dominant performances on the Women’s Golf Association tour mean that she is now entering men’s tournaments.

Cher Kolate
Candy heiress. Her family made its fortune in sweets – a word that’s never been used to describe Cher.

Kay Ponworkin
President of Girl Power Employment, Inc. Over the years, she’s made and broken a lot of promising careers.

Stella Story
Writer of children’s books. Her Mary Wotter books have taken Stella from life in a row house to international fame.

Penny Holdem
Professional poker player. She won a ton of money at last year’s Poker World Series.

Pette Bittler
Singer and actress. Her spectacular show, “Clams on the Half Shell,” has received rave reviews.

Rita von Sueman
Trial lawyer extraordinaire. She’s been on the winning side of some of the most famous cases ever litigated in America.

Belle Rider
Cowgirl and rodeo star. She rides bulls and busts broncos with the best of them. A Hollywood studio is completing a movie about her life.

Captain Cora Agees
The skipper of “The Perfection.” She’s been around the world and can tell stories that would make a sailor blush.