- This title read as an e-book on my Kindle (AmazonAU)
- ASIN : B08L3P7CZP
- Publisher : Zaffre, Publication date : 11 November 2021
- Print length : 356 pages
- ISBN-13 : 978-1838774851
- Book 2 of 5 : Her Majesty the Queen Investigates
Synopsis (AmazonAU)
Queen Elizabeth II is having a royal nightmare.
A referendum divides the nation, a tumultuous election grips the United States - and the body of a staff member is found dead beside Buckingham Palace swimming pool.
Is it a tragic accident, as the police think? Or is something more sinister going on?
As Her Majesty looks for answers, her trusted assistant, Rozie, is on the trail of a treasured painting that once hung outside the Queen's bedroom.
But when Rozie receives a threatening anonymous letter, Elizabeth knows dark forces are at work - and far too close to home. After all, though the staff and public may not realise it, she is the keenest sleuth among them. Sometimes, it takes a Queen's eye to see connections where no one else can . . .
My Take
I enjoyed this book far more than I had expected to. So much so that I will very likely read another in the future. The author tells us at the end that the character that she has drawn for Queen Elizabeth II is largely fictitious but I think she has done well, making her very likeable, energetic, clever, and hardworking even at 90. Ditto for Prince Phillip.
Rating: 4.4
About the Author
SJ Bennett is the author of the bestselling mystery series featuring Queen Elizabeth II.
The books in the series so far are: 1 The Windsor Knot, 2 A Three Dog Problem (published as All The Queen's Men in North America), 3 Murder Most Royal, 4 A Death in Diamonds, 5 The Queen Who Came in From the Cold, 6 Death on the Royal Yacht (published 2026)
She has written over a dozen novels for both adults and children, and her award-winning books have been translated into over 20 languages. She lives in London.
Sophia's podcast for aspiring writers - Prepublished - is available via her website. It features interviews with Sophie Hannah, Justine Picardie, Jenny Colgan, Sara Collins and many more.
You can find her at her website: sjbennettbooks
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