Murder Most Royal

A Novel

De: SJ Bennett

Narrado por: Jane Copland

Evidence that an aristocrat has gone missing—and was possibly murdered—near Sandringham House sets Queen Elizabeth II on the path to discover unsavory family secrets and much more in this new installment of the series the New York Times Book Review calls “sheer entertainment.”

Queen Elizabeth II is looking forward to a traditional Christmas gathering with her family in Sandringham when a shocking discovery interrupts holiday plans. A severed hand has been found—but even more unsettling, she recognizes the signet ring still attached to a finger. It belongs to a scion of the St Cyr family, her old friends from nearby Ladybridge Hall. Despite the personal connection, the Queen wants to leave the investigation to the police—that is, until newspapers drag her name into the matter.

As reporters speculate about the proximity of the crime to the Crown and the police fail to investigate a suspicious accident on her doorstep, Elizabeth quietly begins to mull over the mystery herself. With help from her Assistant Private Secretary, Rozie Oshodi, she delves into the interlocking layers of fact and fiction surrounding the high-profile case. Someone in the quiet county of Norfolk seems to have a secret worth killing for, and the Queen is determined to find out who and what that is—even if that means discovering that someone in her close circle is a murderer.

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

Love this series but this one not as strong

I love this series but felt this one was not as good. The mystery was confusing and slow and not enough of Rosie!

Another Enjoyable Read!

I enjoy this series so much! It's fun to feel like a friend of the Queen as she goes about her day-to-day activities with family and work and slips in some sleuthing along the way. Rosie has become a friend, too, through each mystery. I hope there will be more, despite the Queen's death!

Completely Delightful

I have loved this series so far, with its conceit that the late Queen Elizabeth quietly solved murders on the side. While of course fictional, it gives plausible insights into the gracious way she interacted with others and with her own family. Naturally, the wonderful Samantha Bond has few rivals as a narrator.

I wondered how the author would handle the fact that the queen died only a few years after the setting of this entry, and I see that her next two go back in time to the origins of the character's mystery-solving side. I'll see how they are, but if they're anything like the series so far they'll be thoroughly enjoyable.

Highly recommended for cozy mystery lovers and those who enjoy royalty-related fiction. A twofer if you like both, as I do.

Love the series❤️

All of the 3 books have been very interesting and informative about life at the palace. You wondered if she had worked, at the Palace at some point, or know of someone who did. All 3 books have been very wonderful cozy mysteries.
With Queen Elizabeth passing I wonder where she will go next? Will she keep us in this world or go to a new one!
Great job!

ENJOYED ALL BENNETT'S MYSTERIES & THE QUEEN

Bennett writes compelling small town drama digging deep into family history. Her main character is the late Queen Elizabeth Ii.. monarch can. That HRH is familiar with all participants, the neighboring communities, constabulary, and victims. Delightful read.