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The Windsor Knot: A Novel (Her Majesty the Queen… by SJ Bennett

A brilliant premise, and delightful representation of Her Majesty, but I confess I got lost in the plot. The lovely portrayal of life in the palace (or Windsor Castle, usually) may have kept me so interested that I didn't pay much attention to the mystery. The hook is that the Queen solves the mystery, although of courses she must do so privately, using influence with her outcome rather than announcing it. But by the end I was impressed with her and really didn't care about the solution.

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lisahistory | 43 other reviews | Apr 5, 2024 |

The Windsor Knot: A Novel (Her Majesty the Queen… by SJ Bennett

A brilliant premise, and delightful representation of Her Majesty, but I confess I got lost in the plot. The lovely portrayal of life in the palace (or Windsor Castle, usually) may have kept me so interested that I didn't pay much attention to the mystery. The hook is that the Queen solves the mystery, although of courses she must do so privately, using influence with her outcome rather than announcing it. But by the end I was impressed with her and really didn't care about the solution.

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LisaMLane | 43 other reviews | Apr 5, 2024 |

A Death in Diamonds by SJ Bennett

I have enjoyed every book in this series thus far. Incredibly witty and well observed it is a thoroughly enjoyable read.
This time we journey back in time to an early investigation of our detecting Queen. A girl is found dead, a man murdered by being stabbed through the eye, in a house rented by a senior cleric. There is more going on here than meets the eye: seedy escort agencies, gentleman's clubs and the intelligence services. The Queen sets out to disentangle the mess with the help of an APS, somehow not from the usual circles (late of Bletchley Park).
It's a great read, and I'm looking forward to the next installment in this series.

Thank you to Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.… (more)

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Cotswoldreader | 1 other review | Feb 24, 2024 |

A three dog problem by S. J. Bennett

I like the surmise of these, that the Queen was a bright cookie and sets her APS tasks to investigate goings on in the palace. In this we have a missing painting a poison pen campaign and a body in the swimming pool. Which of these are related and what's irrelevant? Gradually the strands entwine and there is a pattern that emerges. The fun in these is the interaction between the Queen and her APS (in on the secret) and the heads of the household offices (in the dark). There's an air of nostalgia in here, with Her Maj no longer here. I like to think that she might have been this bright and that she might have enjoyed them.… (more)

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