Queen of Hearts 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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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…
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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