Not a review - a shout out. Out August 5th and published by Berkeley Prime Crime Hardcover. Eighth in the series. A nice, fun murder mystery told from the point of view of a lovely oh-so-British main character.
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Queen of Hearts (August 2014)
Lady Georgiana Rannoch, thirty-fifth in line for the British
throne, knows how to play the part of an almost royal—but now she’s off
to Hollywood, where she must reprise her role as sleuth or risk starring
in an all-too-convincing death scene…My mother, the glamorous and much-married actress, is hearing wedding bells once again—which is why she must hop across the pond for a quickie divorce in Reno. To offer my moral support, and since all expenses are paid by her new hubby-to-be, Max, I agree to make the voyage with her.
Crossing the Atlantic, with adventure in the air and wealthy men aboard, Mother all but forgets about Max and matrimony—especially when movie mogul Cy Goldman insists on casting her in his next picture.
Meanwhile, I find myself caught up in the secret investigation of a suspected jewel thief. Lucky for me, the lead investigator happens to be my dashing beau, Darcy!
Mother’s movie and Darcy’s larceny lead everyone to Cy’s Hollywood home, where the likes of Charlie Chaplin are hanging about and there’s enough romantic intrigue to fill a double feature. But we hardly get a chance to work out the sleeping arrangements before Cy turns up dead—as if there wasn’t enough drama already…
Royal Spyness Series In Order:
Her Royal Spyness (2007)
A Royal Pain (2008)
Royal Flush (2009)
Royal Blood (2010)
Naughty in Nice (2011)
The Twelve Clues of Christmas (2012)
Heirs and Graces (2013)
Queen of Hearts (August 2014)