Her Royal Spyness

By: Rhys Bowen

Narrated by: Katherine Kellgren

Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

Agatha Award-winning author Rhys Bowen’s charming combination of intrigue and romance blended with a touch of humor shines when performed by Audible Hall of Fame narrator Katherine Kellgren, whose deft range and impeccable accent work make it hard to believe this isn’t a multicast performance.

In this irresistible cozy set in 1930s London, Rhys Bowen introduces the lively Lady Victoria Georgiana Charlotte Eugenie—or "Georgie" for short. Despite standing 34th in line for the throne and occasionally having tea with (…and spying for!) Her Majesty the Queen, Georgie is penniless and down-on-her-luck. And just when it seems things might be looking up, she finds a body in her bathtub.

Listeners are sure to be hooked on this royally enjoyable series—and luckily for them, the collaboration between author and narrator only gets richer over the course of 12 books.

©2007 Janet Quin-Harkin (P)2010 Audible, Inc.

Entertaining

Very light hearted, gives a look at the royals that don't have money but have to act like they do.

Great characters, great narration!!

All the characters in this book are thoroughly enjoyable, made better by the narrator's exceptional ability to change voices and dialects. Georgie is a warm, sensitive and adventurous person who is all too practical and puts duty above all, but I like her and continue to be on her side. Her affection for the ellusive Darcy is sweet and endearing. Worth the credit!!

delightful light read

This is book one in the series. I enjoyed the light hearted mystery,
and am looking forward to the next one! The narration was done rather well.

Light hearted fun

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This is a fun romp if you like period pieces like Wooster an Jeeves. I had to get used to the accent, but then it was easy (and enjoyable). To follow

What does Katherine Kellgren bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Interesting accent makes the story come alove

A gem

This book was a true gem. I loved it’s authenticity. And wonderfully read by the great Ms Kellgren whom we will all miss very much. I enjoyed it right to the end.

Fun read while doing chores

If you could sum up Her Royal Spyness in three words, what would they be?

ole time fun

What did you like best about this story?

love period pieces and this did not disappoint

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laugh, she is a bit of a clux

Any additional comments?

Made me want to read or listen to the other stories from this author

decent listen

This was a pretty decent listen as far as the story goes. It had some hummus humorous posts, but I didn't love the narrator. Her narration for the main character was ok, but the other characters' voices/accents I found annoying at times.

A romantic mystery but very little to do with true spying.

The mystery and the romance are both rather predictable. From the title I hoped for some international intrigue but the spy part was very disappointing as a mere social occasion of spying on a prince and his girlfriend and had nothing to do with the actual plot.

enjoyed the book, but the story is a little weak.

the book was really well read. and the history was very interesting. but the actual story was a little weak.

A Royal Whodunit

This is a delightful yarn about a distant cousin of his royal majesty in Edwardian England who needs to find an acceptable way of making a living. Her best career may be in murder investigation.