A Royal Murder

A Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery, Book 9

By: Verity Bright

Narrated by: Karen Cass

At the royal boat race, there are beautiful barges, plenty of bunting, a handsome prince, and...is that a body in the water? Lady Swift is on the case!

Spring, 1923. Onetime adventurer and now amateur sleuth Lady Eleanor Swift is attending the annual royal regatta with her new pal Tipsy Fitzroy. Tipsy has Eleanor trussed up like a debutante in a new dress, determined to turn her into a proper society lady. Even Eleanor’s favorite companion, Gladstone the bulldog, has a new outfit for the occasion.

But the sparkling prize-giving ceremony is interrupted when the devilishly handsome host gulps his glass of champagne on stage and collapses to the floor. The victim is none other than the king’s cousin, Lord Xander Taylor-Howard. He was rumored to be entangled in a rather dubious gambling ring, but did someone kill him instead of collecting his debt? Or was this simply an ill-timed tragic accident? Either way, a right royal scandal is afoot....

Sir Percival, the head of the royal police, asks Eleanor for her help investigating. He’d do anything to keep the story under wraps. She knows it will get her into hot water with a certain dapper Detective Seldon, but she’s determined to see justice done. However, as she digs deeper, she learns Lord Taylor-Howard was hiding more than one murky secret. It isn’t until she takes a closer look at the unfortunate royal’s shattered champagne flute that she stumbles upon just the clue she needs. But can she reel in the killer before her ship is sunk too?

A warm and witty 1920s mystery that cozy fans will just adore. Addictive for fans of T E Kinsey, Lee Strauss, and Agatha Christie.

©2022 Verity Bright (P)2022 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.

I love this series!

This is such a great series. So light hearted and fun, yet great plot and keeps you coming back to see how the love story unfolds. That, and you just can’t get enough of Eleanor, Clifford and Gladstone! Each mystery is smart, keeps you guessing and unique. I love Verity Bright and will keep reading this series during release week every time a new one comes out!

Another wonderful addition to the series

I love this. Kind of good mystery with wry humor and delightful characters.

Delighted to see some progress in the relationship between Ellie and Hugh. Dare we hope that they move forward and stop this silly dance around each other that’s been happening? As Hugh said, it’s become quite painful to all of us.


Wonderful narration. Everything g about this production was a delight.

Historical facts

Transported back in time and over the pond, Lady Swift investigates another murder or two.

Really good book

This was for the most part a real surprise on who did it!!! Also I love how the relationship between Emily and Hugh has been so gradual. My favorite part of this series is the relationship between Emily and Clifford. It is such a good combination of butler and kindly uncle!!!

I also love the credits at the end. They are so interesting and surprising!!!

Wonderful

Great read, and always endearing. I love the characters and the situations in which Lady Eleanor finds herself.