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Royal Flush (A Royal Spyness Mystery) (edition 2010)

by Rhys Bowen (Author)

Series: Her Royal Spyness (3)

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Fiction. Mystery. Historical Fiction. HTML: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...… (more)
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Title:Royal Flush (A Royal Spyness Mystery)
Authors:Rhys Bowen (Author)
Info:Berkley (2010), Edition: Reprint, 320 pages
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Royal Flush by Rhys Bowen

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    LongDogMom: Both books are cozy mysteries involving the British Royal family.
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I liked this story fairly well and learned a lot about the history of the British royals that I wasn't aware of already. There weren't as many references to illicit sex as there were in the last one, so that was good! I loved the feature of Princess Elizabeth (now QEII) and I adore Georgie's grandpa. He reminds me of Donna Noble's gramps on Doctor Who. Great series---I'm excited to read book four! ( )
  classyhomemaker | Dec 11, 2023 |
Book number three in Bowen’s “Royal Spyness” series of cozy mysteries, starring Lady Georgiana Rannoch, thirty-fourth in line to the throne.

Georgie is having a tough time in London. She is really strapped for cash and her latest effort at business has captured the attention of the authorities. However, they will keep quiet if she will do a little spying for them. It seems there is a threat against the royal family, and they suspect it is an insider. Lady Georgiana is the perfect person to observe and report what she finds. So off she goes to her ancestral home, which is just next door to Balmoral.

I like this cozy series. Georgie and her best friend Belinda are quite the pair. And the handsome, if enigmatic, Mark Darcy certainly seems interested. Georgie’s Bohemian mother figures prominently in this storyline, as does her maternal grandfather, a retired policeman with good instincts and some connections.

I like the historical background that Bowen weaves into her plots as well. Historical notes at the end of the novel give insight into what was actually happening during the time frame of the story, as well as clarifying the author’s inventions for the plot’s sake ( )
  BookConcierge | Jul 24, 2023 |
Despite the absurdities of the premise of this setting, I find these books good light entertainment. ( )
  leslie.98 | Jun 27, 2023 |
A Royal Flush
4 Stars

Lady Georgiana Rannoch, 34th in line to the throne, gets herself into a bit of a pickle, and is sent home to Scotland to avoid scandal. Her sleuthing skills are an added bonus as the Home Office is concerned about a number of recent "accidents" involving the Prince of Wales, who just happens to be at Balmoral for the shooting.

The mystery is intriguing although the culprit's identity becomes easy to ferret out, even if Georgie doesn't quite manage it in time. The problem is that Georgie is an engaging, but somewhat clueless heroine, who wouldn't spot an important clue if it walked up and hijacked her (which is actually the case in this book).

Bowen's historical research on the royal family is excellent, especially the details concerning Queen Victoria's oldest grandson, Prince Albert Victor, as well as the relationship between David, Prince of Wales, and Mrs. Wallis Simpson.

The slow burn romance between Georgie and Darcy O'Mara has potential although the revelation toward the end of his initial thoughts and amorous plans for her lessen his appeal. Hopefully, he will soon be able to redeem himself.

Overall, another entertaining installment in Rhys Bowen's charming cozy historical mystery series. However, readers interested in serious and complex storylines may be disappointed with this lighthearted fare.



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  Lauren2013 | May 5, 2023 |
Pretty fun story, I have quibbles, but not significant ones. Set in 1937, and so an interesting time of history in England and involving the royal family. I liked that the author explained at the end what was history and what wasn't. I am not fond of Katherine Kellgren's narration, it is hard on my ears. ( )
  MrsLee | Sep 14, 2022 |
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This book is dedicated to Merion Webster Sauer and her son, Lee, who have been temporarily elevated to the peerage.
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Rannoch House
Belgrave Square
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August 12, 1932


It is my opinion that there is no place on earth more uncomfortable than London during a heat wave.
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I couldn’t understand what all the fuss was about with a simple influenza. Of course we now know that influenza isn’t always that simple.
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Fiction. Mystery. Historical Fiction. HTML: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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