We Three Queens

A Royal Spyness Mystery, Book 18

De: Rhys Bowen

Narrado por: Jasmine Blackborow

New mother Lady Georgiana "Georgie" Rannoch finds herself trying to separate fact from fiction when a murder occurs while a film is being made on the grounds of her estate in a new Royal Spyness Mystery from beloved best-selling author Rhys Bowen.

It's late 1936, and King Edward is in turmoil, having fallen in love with the scandalously divorced and even more scandalously American Wallis Simpson. He wants to marry her but knows that doing so will jeopardize his crown. Edward confides in his dear friend Darcy, Georgie's husband, and the couple agree to hide Wallis in their home while Edward figures out what to do.

But unbeknownst to Georgie and Darcy, Sir Hubert, the owner of the estate, has given a film crew permission to shoot a motion picture about Henry the Eighth and Anne Boleyn on the grounds. Trying to keep Mrs. Simpson hidden while raising a newborn baby seems like it couldn't be any more stressful for the Rannochs, until one of the stars of the film is found murdered on set. Georgie must solve the murder for king and country before scandal threatens to envelop them all.

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What a waste of an opportunity *sigh*

For series stalwarts even a lousy book is a 5 star. To be surrounded by these characters even with a boring story is still more entertaining than all cozy mysteries. I’m sure I’ll start to like after a few more listens.



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What a waste of Mrs. Simpsons, Fig, Queenie, Claire even Binky. This had so much opportunity. At least fold in the story from Hollywood from a few books back. Georgie is still solid but all the characters are missing something. Maybe it’s Ainsley? Ainsley is horribly dull. All the books spent there suffer. They need a new location for book 19. A trip, a party with Belinda, ZsuZsu, the Kent’s, the new Royals. I liked the intro to Agatha Christie in book 17. Travel with her.

I liked the concern for Claire being in Germany, the meeting with Queen Mary and baby James. Not much else. At least they tried to jam in so many characters.

I see how this book was necessary for the chronology and abdication. I just expected so much more given the great setup. The Hollywood story might as well never happened. Also, why not just save Claire for 19. A few pages of Claire and Sir Hubert do not make enough fun.

I’d still listen and rate any of this series a 5 star.

Gripping and good for a laugh

I really enjoy Queenie and her daft behavior. I love how they have made such a great life. I don’t like that Darcy is made to be “to good” for Lady Georgianna: “how did you ever land such an incredible gorgeous man….” Or “if you plan on keeping Darcy” in your bed, you need to …. Sort of comments. Why can’t Darcy feel like he was lucky to have caught such a beautiful woman… I mean he says how much he loves her and that’s great, but why is it that when Darcy walks in a room, all eyes turn to him by lusting women? Why can’t just in ONE story Darcy feels a little “green-eyed” when Lady G gets glances her way? Maybe at least once. Even in NICE (when she meets her 1/2 sister), when a handsome suitor catches Lady G’s eye, Darcy knew he had nothing to worry about.
Anyways, love all the books and can’t wait for more!

Edge of my seat majority of the book

I am constantly taken by surprise with each Her Royal Spyness installment. This one had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I have many favorites in the series and this is one of them. Also, I’m enjoying the time period and I like being able to experience the angst of the time period, considering it’s the mid to late 30’s and there was already some stress and uneasiness. I hope there are many more books to be written in the series.

Solid 4 Stars

My Scale:
5 stars - Iconic. Great story. Everyone will love it whether it's your preferred genre or not. I will read several times.
4 stars - Really good, but I will probably only read it once. I would recommend to people who like this genre.
3 stars - It was ok. Wouldn't read again or recommend.
2 stars - I barely got through it.
1 star - I could not finish

Entertaining, wholesome, period piece that was interesting.

I liked all of it. I've been looking for a new spy thriller. I suggest reading/listening to this book

Great!

Another great book! You rock Rhys Bowen! Looking forward to the next book in this series and the Molly Murphy series.

Fun, heartfelt, cozy mystery

Rhys Bowen once again (I’ve read all the Lady Georgiana and Molly Murphy books and one non-series book) brings LG’s world to life with page turning interest! One request Ms Bowen, please consider that not all Americans fit into LG’s view of them. I recognize that this is where our heroine is in her life’s journey (as Molly Murphy has differing views, so I don’t think they are 100% the author’s views), but perhaps she will have certain encounters that help her grow in the future?
Ms Bowen thank you for the hours and hours of entertainment and thought provoking stories.

Another Wonderful Story

This was another wonderful story of Lady Georgiana like. Wonderful characters and imaginative storyline keeps you hooked.

We three Queens

Interesting story line with several unexpected twists. Wasn't as interesting as previous books in the series.

Couldn't Love More!

How rare is it to be on Book #18 and absolutely love it?! I have to admit I was nervous how Georgie would fare being "tied down" to a house and family in the country; however, Bowen knocked it out of the park! Fresh blood and storylines introduced on a grand scale, while still letting us feast on the ole tried and true characters we love. Thank you - and - Keep 'em coming!