A Death in Diamonds
The brand new 2024 royal murder mystery from the author of THE WINDSOR KNOT
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- 5,99 €
Publisher Description
*SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2025 CWA WHODUNNIT DAGGER AWARD*
THE ROYALLY BRILLIANT FOURTH BOOK IN THE HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN INVESTIGATES MYSTERY SERIES - NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK, EBOOK AND AUDIOBOOK!
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1957 - Young Queen Elizabeth II is finding her way in a challenging world as the United Kingdom must adjust to having neither an empire nor a set place in post-war Europe.
As she travels the world to try and build bridges, the Queen is advised by the 'men in moustaches', as Philip calls them - her father's old courtiers, who may or may not have her best interests at heart. One of them is trying to sabotage her: that much she is sure of.
And then two bodies turn up, horribly murdered, in Chelsea, and the Queen finds herself unwillingly used as the alibi for somebody very close to her.
Elizabeth knows she can't face these challenges alone. She needs support from someone clever, discreet and loyal, someone she can trust. Then she meets ex-Bletchley Park code breaker, Joan McGraw, and their investigation into the murders begins in earnest . . .
PRAISE FOR THE 'HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN INVESTIGATES' SERIES:
'A witty whodunit starring our very own HM The Queen as an amateur sleuth' - GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
'A pitch-perfect murder mystery' - Ruth Ware
'Written with wit and brio' - Daily Express
'Miss Marple with a crown' - Daily Mirror
'Absolute perfection!' - Isabelle Broom
'Delightfully charming' - Adele Parks
'Pure confection' - New York Times
'Warm & witty' - Woman&Home
'A delightful read' - BBC Radio 2
'I loved it' - Joanne Harris
'A total joy' - Nina Stibbe
'Charming' - Guardian
'What a hoot!' - Saga
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Bennett's fourth whodunit featuring Queen Elizabeth II (after Murder Most Royal) is the best yet. In 1957, Elizabeth is on a state visit to Paris when two mishaps lead her to question whether someone is attempting to sabotage the trip. First, a draft of an important speech goes missing; then, oysters appear on the menu of an official dinner, despite Elizabeth's insistence there be no seafood. As she attempts to suss out the culprit, she receives word that her husband, Prince Philip, has been linked to a double murder in London. The killings took place at Chelsea's exclusive Artemis Club, where Philip is a member. Elizabeth's fear subsides when she hears Philip has an alibi; it spikes again when she discovers that she's the alibi, because Philip was not with her when he says he was. Convinced of her husband's innocence but unsure why he's lying, Elizabeth teams up with an old friend—a former WWII code breaker—to solve the murders. Bennett establishes real emotional stakes for her fictionalized royals and packs Elizabeth's investigation full of genuine surprises. Long live this series.
