Royal SpynessSeries

Follow the adventures of a spirited young royal cousin navigating the challenges of 1930s London after finding herself unexpectedly penniless. Forced to forge her own path, she stumbles into intriguing mysteries and high-society escapades. This series blends historical charm with witty observations and a dash of suspense, offering a delightful journey through a world of privilege and peril.

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Her Royal Spyness
Rhys Bowen
320 pages
12 hours of reading
3.7(276)Add rating
Set against the backdrop of 1930s London during the Great Depression, the story follows Lady Georgie, a resourceful young woman who is 34th in line for the throne but finds herself in dire financial straits. As she navigates her challenging circumstances, she becomes embroiled in intriguing mysteries, blending royal intrigue with the grit of everyday life. The series combines elements of humor and suspense, showcasing Georgie's determination to uncover the truth while grappling with her unique position in society.
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A Royal Pain
Rhys Bowen
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A mix of Wodehousian farce and whodunit that is sure to appeal to Downtown Abbey fans, Lady Georgie - 34th in line to the throne, flat broke and struggling to survive in the Great Depression - is embroiled in a mystery.
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Royal Flush
Rhys Bowen
306 pages
11 hours of reading
4.0(229)Add rating
Lady Georgiana must outwit two clever hunters who are after the Prince of Wales in the third novel in the New York Times bestselling Royal Spyness Mystery series. Scotland, 1932. Back home until a little London scandal blows over, minor royal Lady Georgiana Rannoch has two equally important objectives. Queen Mary wants Georgie to keep the divorced, American, and entirely unsuitable Wallis Simpson from seducing the Prince of Wales, while Scotland Yard wants her to stop one of the members of the shooting party at Balmoral from turning their sights from the quails to His Royal Highness...
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Royal Blood
Rhys Bowen
320 pages
12 hours of reading
4.0(17)Add rating
A mix of Wodehousian farce and whodunit that is sure to appeal to Downtown Abbey fans, Lady Georgie - 34th in line to the throne, flat broke and struggling to survive in the Great Depression - is embroiled in a mystery.
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Naughty in Nice
Rhys Bowen
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A mix of Wodehousian farce and whodunit that is sure to appeal to Downtown Abbey fans, Lady Georgie - 34th in line to the throne, flat broke and struggling to survive in the Great Depression - is embroiled in a mystery.
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The Twelve Clues of Christmas
Rhys Bowen
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She may be thirty-fifth in line for the throne, but Lady Georgiana Rannoch cannot wait to ring in the New Year - before a Christmas killer wrings another neck ... On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me - well, actually, my true love, Darcy O'Mara, is spending a feliz navidad tramping around South America. Meanwhile, Mummy is holed up in a tiny village called Tiddleton-under-Lovey with that droll Noel Coward! And I'm snowed in at Castle Rannoch with my bumbling brother, Binky, and sourpuss sister-in-law, Fig. So it's a miracle when I contrive to land a position as hostess to a posh holiday party in Tiddleton. The village is like something out of A Christmas Carol! But then there are three deaths, so-called accidents. Perhaps a recent prison break could have something to do with it ... that, or a long-standing witch's curse. But after Darcy shows up beneath the mistletoe, anything could be possible in this wicked wonderland.
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Heirs and Graces
Rhys Bowen
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A mix of Wodehousian farce and whodunit that is sure to appeal to Downtown Abbey fans, Lady Georgie - 35th in line to the throne, flat broke and struggling to survive in the Great Depression - is embroiled in a mystery.
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Queen of Hearts
Rhys Bowen
304 pages
11 hours of reading
3.9(124)Add rating
Lady Georgiana Rannoch is off to solve a Hollywood homicide in the eighth mystery in the New York Times bestselling Royal Spyness series. England, 1934. Georgie's 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 her moral support, Georgie agrees to go along on the all expenses paid voyage across the Atlantic. While her mother meets movie mogul Cy Goldman—who insists on casting her in his next picture—Georgie finds herself caught up in the secret investigation of a suspected jewel thief. Lucky for her, the lead investigator happens to be her dashing beau, Darcy! Her 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 they 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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Malice at the Palace
Rhys Bowen
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A mix of Wodehousian farce and whodunit that is sure to appeal to Downtown Abbey fans, Lady Georgie - 35th in line to the throne, flat broke and struggling to survive in the Great Depression - is embroiled in a mystery.
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Crowned and Dangerous
Rhys Bowen
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The next instalment in Her Royal Spyness, featuring Georgina, a minor scion of the Royal Family c.1920 who has a second career as a spy, keeping Britain from harm.
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On Her Majesty's Frightfully Secret Service
A Royal Spyness Mystery #11
Rhys Bowen
304 pages
11 hours of reading
4.0(84)Add rating
In this installment of the Royal Spyness series, Lady Georgiana Rannoch navigates the complexities of royal duties while managing her romantic life and her mother's expectations. Tasked with covert missions from the Queen, she finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue and mystery, balancing her responsibilities with the challenges of love and family.
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Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding
Rhys Bowen
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The next instalment in Her Royal Spyness, featuring Georgina, a minor scion of the Royal Family c.1920 who has a second career as a spy, keeping Britain from harm.
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Love and Death among the Cheetahs
Rhys Bowen
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The next instalment in Her Royal Spyness, featuring Georgina, a minor scion of the Royal Family c.1920 who has a second career as a spy, keeping Britain from harm.
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The Last Mrs Summers
Rhys Bowen
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The next instalment in Her Royal Spyness, featuring Georgina, a minor scion of the Royal Family c.1920 who has a second career as a spy, keeping Britain from harm.