The
last we heard of Lady Georgiana she was assisting her mother
with her memoirs. Well it didn’t pan out because her
mother has too many secrets. But who’s surprised? Not
Georgie or series readers…
Now that
Georgie’s mother is heading to Switzerland Georgie needs
a place to stay. Luckily Queen Mary invites her to tea and
introduces her to Edwina the Duchess of Eynsford. Edwina wants
Georgie to visit her home and meet her son, Cedric. Cedric
has yet to marry or produce an heir – and with reason,
as Georgie soon finds out… Edwina also has a grandson
named Jack from her late son, John. He’s arriving from
Australia. Lucky for Georgie, when the long lost grandson
arrives, he’s accompanied by Darcy. Also arriving is
Georgie’s old friend and she seems as bit too familiar
with Darcy. The mystery is: who killed Cedric. Cedric being
the only son – a vain, selfish one at that - ends up
dead the day after he announces he’s going to adopt
his own heir and demands that everyone move out, which leaves
room for a lot of suspects.
Georgie
is entertaining but Edwina’s family out plays her in
this mystery. What an odd bunch… It was also good to
see Darcy and Georgie’s mother and grandfather, even
if it was brief. The plot is strong and engaging. I’m
a fan of Bowen’s work. She’s is an expert at setting
up scenes, dialogue and humor – it blends and flows
effortlessly. I love traveling back to 1930s with Georgie
and her gang. What an enjoyable read.
Reviews of other titles in this series
Her Royal Spyness #1 [review]
A Royal Pain #2 [review]
Naughty
in Nice
#5 [review]
The Twelve Clues of Christmas #6 [review]
Heirs and Graces #7 [review]
Queen of Hearts #8 [review
1] [review
2]
Malice in the Palace #9 [review]
Crowned and Dangerous #10 [review
1] [review
2]
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