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Two murders in Chelsea plague amateur detective Queen Elizabeth II. in the fourth book in the charming series, perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen and Jacqueline Winspear.
1957, England. Young Queen Elizabeth II is finding her way in postwar Europe, trying to repair friendships with foreign governments. Advised by her father’s old courtiers, the Queen suspects that they may not have her best interests at heart. One of them is trying to sabotage her public appearances: that much she is sure of.
When two bodies turn up in Chelsea, the Queen finds herself unwillingly used as the alibi for somebody very close to her. With the reputation of the monarchy at stake, Elizabeth knows she can’t face these challenges alone. She needs support from someone she can trust. Therefore, she enlists the help of an ex-code breaker, Joan McGraw, to uncover the truth.
But as Elizabeth and Joan are uncovering secrets from the past, the clock is ticking, and they are in more danger than they know.
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“Samantha Bond is winning as Queen Elizabeth II in the fourth mystery in this delightful series…Bond’s lovely voice, genteel manner, and upper-crust pronunciations deliver entertaining portraits of a determined queen, an insouciant Princess Margaret, and a canny Queen Mum…Highly enjoyable listening. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”
— AudioFile
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“Cleverly combines the queen’s investigations with a police procedural…Anglophiles and fans of historical mysteries will enjoy.”
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“With well-researched events and an emphasis on the female perspective, this immersive historical mystery will entice Queen Elizabeth II fans and royal watchers.”
— Booklist -
Bennett’s fourth whodunit featuring Queen Elizabeth II is the best yet…Bennett establishes real emotional stakes for her fictionalized royals and packs Elizabeth’s investigation full of genuine surprises. Long live this series.”
— Publishers Weekly
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Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award
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An Amazon Editor’s Top Pick in Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense
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About S. J. Bennett
S. J. Bennett is the award-winning author of more than a dozen books for adults and children, including the international mystery series featuring Queen Elizabeth II as a secret solver of crimes. Her award-winning books have been optioned for television and translated into over twenty languages. She podcasts for as-yet unpublished writers, available via her website: sjbennettbooks.
About Samantha Bond
Samantha Bond, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, is an actress best known for her role as Miss Moneypenny in several James Bond films, including Die Another Day, The World Is Not Enough, Tomorrow Never Dies, and GoldenEye. Her many television credits include Agatha Christie’s Poirot, Inspector Morse, Midsomer Murders, Rumpole of the Bailey, and Downton Abbey. She is a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and has appeared in multiple performances on Broadway and London’s West End. She starred opposite Dame Judi Dench in David Hare’s award-winning play Amy’s View at the Royal National Theatre.