Malice at the Palace Rhys Bowen is a mystery book that brings together mystery, investigation, and suspense. The book is suited to readers who enjoy uncovering clues, following investigations, and piecing together unanswered questions.
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Queen of Hearts comes another mystery for "fans of P.G. Wodehouse looking for laughs mingled with some amateur sleuthing." (Publishers Weekly)
Lady Georgiana Rannoch won’t deny that being thirty-fifth in line for the British throne has its advantages. Unfortunately, money isn’t one of them. And sometimes making ends meet requires her to investigate a little royal wrongdoing.**
While my beau Darcy is off on a mysterious mission, I am once again caught between my high birth and empty purse. I am therefore relieved to receive a new assignment from the Queen—especially one that includes lodging. The King’s youngest son, George, is to wed Princess Marina of Greece, and I shall be her companion at the supposedly haunted Kensington Palace.
My duties are simple: help Marina acclimate to English life, show her the best of London and, above all, dispel any rumors about George’s libertine history. Perhaps that last bit isn’t so simple.
George is known for his many affairs with women as well as men—including the great songwriter Noel Coward. But things truly get complicated when I search the Palace for a supposed ghost only to encounter an actual dead person: a society beauty said to have been one of Prince George’s mistresses.
Nothing spoils a royal wedding more than murder, and the Queen wants the whole matter hushed. But as the investigation unfolds—and Darcy, as always, turns up in the most unlikely of places—the investigation brings us precariously close to the prince himself.
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About Rhys Bowen
Rhys Bowen is the pen name of Janet Quin-Harkin, a bestselling mystery novelist known for her engaging historical mysteries, charming amateur detectives, and atmospheric stories set in different periods of the twentieth century. Her popular series include the Royal Spyness mysteries featuring Lady Georgiana Rannoch, the Molly Murphy mysteries following an Irish immigrant detective in early twentieth-century New York, and the Constable Evans series set in a Welsh village. Bowen's novels blend traditional detective puzzles with historical detail, humor, family relationships, and a strong sense of place. Her protagonists often find themselves investigating crimes that expose secrets hidden beneath respectable social appearances, whether in aristocratic circles, immigrant neighborhoods, or close-knit rural communities. Readers searching for Rhys Bowen books will find historical crime fiction that balances mystery and suspense with warmth, wit, memorable characters, and immersive settings.
Early Life and Writing Career
Rhys Bowen was born in Bath, England, and developed a career in writing that eventually extended across children's fiction, contemporary stories, and historical mysteries. Before becoming widely known for her mystery series, she worked in broadcasting and wrote books for younger readers under her own name. Her experience writing for different audiences helped develop her clear prose, strong narrative pacing, and ability to create engaging characters. Bowen later turned to historical crime fiction, a genre that allowed her to combine her interest in history with carefully structured mysteries and distinctive settings. Her books often feature protagonists whose personal circumstances place them in contact with people from different social classes, professions, and cultural backgrounds. This perspective creates opportunities to explore historical change while maintaining the suspense and entertainment expected from a traditional mystery.
The Royal Spyness Mysteries
The Royal Spyness series is one of Rhys Bowen's best-known creations. It follows Lady Georgiana Rannoch, a fictional young aristocrat who is related to the British royal family but has limited money and few conventional prospects. Set primarily in the 1930s, the series combines historical atmosphere, social comedy, romantic complications, and murder investigations. Georgiana's position allows her to move between aristocratic households and less privileged environments, where she encounters secrets that others would prefer to keep hidden. The series begins with Her Royal Spyness and continues with books including A Royal Pain, Naughty in Nice, Royal Flush, Heirs and Graces, Queen of Hearts, and subsequent installments. The books are particularly appealing to readers who enjoy historical mysteries with a light touch, an engaging central character,...Read More