Helpful Score: 6
This is a great first book in a new series by Rhys Bowen (of the Inspector Evans Series). The main character comes to London to start earning her own living, and of all things sets up a cleaning service. With herself as the only employee! Along the way the Queen gives her an assignment to solve a mystery, which she jumps at. Great characters, the main character is very likeable. I would really recommend this and any other books in the series she may write.
Helpful Score: 3
Fun read, if you enjoyed the Molly Murphy or Constable Evans mysteries you will surely enjoy this too.
Helpful Score: 3
Excellent. I just finished it last night. Characters are funny and easy to like. Story moves along quickly. Weaves in some history of early 1930's. Just started the next one I liked this one so much. Highly recommend.
Helpful Score: 2
For some reason, I put off reading this for a long time. I actually finally received it in trade through paperbackswap recently. It reads a lot like Molly Murphy mysteries, featuring a flawed, yet endearing, witty and loyal heroine - who, despite her life of privilege is still identifiable by the "common woman". The mystery, however, takes a long time to form and isn't exactly the most complex or intriguing mystery I had ever read. Actually, you could spot the villain a mile off. The romance was good, but sort of lacked the same sparks that Molly had with Dan. All in all, though, I quite enjoyed this novel and recommend it.
Jennifer J. (jennifer-in-paradise) reviewed Her Royal Spyness (Royal Spyness, Bk 1) on + 13 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This was the first book I've read that is written by Ms. Bowen and I really enjoyed it! I love mysteries set in another era and stories about the royals of England. It was a lot of fun and there were several times that I laughed aloud. I definitely plan to pursue more books written by this author.