A Death in Diamonds
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4.6 • 5 Ratings
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
Two murders in Chelsea plague amateur detective Queen Elizabeth II in the fourth book in the charming series, perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen and Jacqueline Winspear.
1957, England. Young Queen Elizabeth II is finding her way in postwar Europe, trying to repair friendships with foreign governments. Advised by her father's old courtiers, the Queen suspects that they may not have her best interests at heart. One of them is trying to sabotage her public appearances: that much she is sure of.
When two bodies turn up in Chelsea, the Queen finds herself unwillingly used as the alibi for somebody very close to her. With the reputation of the monarchy at stake, Elizabeth knows she can't face these challenges alone. She needs support from someone she can trust. Therefore, she enlists the help of an ex-code breaker, Joan McGraw, to uncover the truth.
But as Elizabeth and Joan are uncovering secrets from the past, the clock is ticking, and they are in more danger than they know.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Bennett's fourth whodunit featuring Queen Elizabeth II (after Murder Most Royal) is the best yet. In 1957, Elizabeth is on a state visit to Paris when two mishaps lead her to question whether someone is attempting to sabotage the trip. First, a draft of an important speech goes missing; then, oysters appear on the menu of an official dinner, despite Elizabeth's insistence there be no seafood. As she attempts to suss out the culprit, she receives word that her husband, Prince Philip, has been linked to a double murder in London. The killings took place at Chelsea's exclusive Artemis Club, where Philip is a member. Elizabeth's fear subsides when she hears Philip has an alibi; it spikes again when she discovers that she's the alibi, because Philip was not with her when he says he was. Convinced of her husband's innocence but unsure why he's lying, Elizabeth teams up with an old friend—a former WWII code breaker—to solve the murders. Bennett establishes real emotional stakes for her fictionalized royals and packs Elizabeth's investigation full of genuine surprises. Long live this series.
