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A Royal Pain

By Rhys Bowen
Series: Her Royal Spyness
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Set in 1930s London, A Royal Pain follows Lady Georgiana, thirty-fourth in line to the throne, as she struggles to host a Bavarian princess in her modest home at the Queen's request. The situation turns complicated with a mysterious body found in a bookshop and the princess’s unexpected connection to the Communist party, all contributing to a thrilling and unpredictable mystery.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy historical cozies, British settings, and mysteries with a strong, feisty heroine. Perfect for fans of period dramas and social intrigue.

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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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1930s London. Poor Lady Georgiana - thirty-fourth in line to the throne - has nothing to serve her Bavarian princess houseguest, even though the Queen of England has requested that she entertain her.

Then there's the matter of the body in the bookshop and the princess's unwitting involvement with the Communist party. It's enough to drive a girl mad.

A Royal Pain by Rhys Bowen offers a delightful and intriguing read set in a captivating era, blending royal duties and unexpected mysteries.

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  • A Royal Pain
    A Royal Pain
    1930s London. Poor Lady Georgiana - thirty-fourth in line to the throne - has nothing to serve her Bavarian princess houseguest, even though the Queen of England has requested that she entertain her. Then there's the matter of the body in the bookshop and the princess's unwitting involvement with the Communist party. It's enough to drive a girl mad. A...
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  • Her Royal Spyness
    Her Royal Spyness follows the story of Lady Victoria Georgiana Charlotte Eugenie, who is 34th in line for the throne and completely flat broke. Seeking freedom from her troubles, she leaves Scotland behind—along with her greedy brother and fish-faced betrothed—and heads to London. In London, she hopes to experience freedom and learn a multitude of life lessons. However, her adventures...
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Praised as a brilliant blend of love story, social commentary, and suspense, A Royal Pain is described as riveting and perfect for fans of Downton Abbey. Reviewers highlight its whimsical tone and successful mix of comedy and mystery, comparing it favourably to works like Kerry Greenwood's Phryne Fisher series.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472120700

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Constable

Illustration: no internal images/maps

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 352

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Rhys Bowen Series: Her Royal Spyness

About the Author

Born in Bath, Somerset, Rhys Bowen now lives in San Rafael, California, with her husband. She is the author of many award-winning series including the Royal Spyness and Constable Evans mysteries. Constable is publishing her award-winning series of atmospheric historical dramas featuring feisty Irish immigrant Molly Murphy in old New York City.

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