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A review by helenpickett
Murder Most Royal by S.J. Bennett
Murder Most Royal in the third in a series of books where Queen Elizabeth II acts as sleuth. Although there are tow previous books, this can be rad as a stand alone.
The Queen and her family are on their way to their traditional Christmas at Sandringham. A discovery of a hand found on the beach leads to the local constabulary investigating a possible death and may not have known where to start if it hadn't been for the Queen recognising a ring on the hand.
Given the Queen's age and her long knowledge of the local families in the area, she knows where to go to ask the right questions which ultimately solves the crime whilst cleverly making it look as though she hasn't solved it.
It's a preocular concept of very well known living (now deceased person) written in a fictional manor, but it works. There are traditions that are well documented such as Prince Phillip being a bit sweary mixed with fictional family life.
As the Queen has now passed away, we know that her crime solving skills have come to an end, but it might be possible with King Charles having his sleuth instincts like his mother..
Readers of cosy crimes such as The Thursday Night Master Club general fiction and mystery and thrillers
With thanks to #NetGalley and Bonnier Books UK, Zaffre for the ARC of #MurderMostRoyal
The Queen and her family are on their way to their traditional Christmas at Sandringham. A discovery of a hand found on the beach leads to the local constabulary investigating a possible death and may not have known where to start if it hadn't been for the Queen recognising a ring on the hand.
Given the Queen's age and her long knowledge of the local families in the area, she knows where to go to ask the right questions which ultimately solves the crime whilst cleverly making it look as though she hasn't solved it.
It's a preocular concept of very well known living (now deceased person) written in a fictional manor, but it works. There are traditions that are well documented such as Prince Phillip being a bit sweary mixed with fictional family life.
As the Queen has now passed away, we know that her crime solving skills have come to an end, but it might be possible with King Charles having his sleuth instincts like his mother..
Readers of cosy crimes such as The Thursday Night Master Club general fiction and mystery and thrillers
With thanks to #NetGalley and Bonnier Books UK, Zaffre for the ARC of #MurderMostRoyal