A Death in Diamonds: The brand new 2024 royal murder mystery from the author of THE WINDSOR KNOT by S.J. Bennett 9781838776237

THE ROYALLY BRILLIANT FOURTH BOOK IN THE HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN INVESTIGATES MYSTERY SERIES – NOW AVAILABLE TO IN HARDBACK, EBOOK AND AUDIOBOOK!________________1957 – Young Queen Elizabeth II is finding her way in a challenging world as the United Kingdom must adjust to having neither an empire nor a set place in post-war Europe.As she travels the world to try and build bridges, the Queen is advised by the ‘men in moustaches’, as Philip calls them – her father’s old courtiers, who may or may not have her best interests at heart. One of them is trying to sabotage her: that much she is sure of.And then two bodies turn up, horribly murdered, in Chelsea, and the Queen finds herself unwillingly used as the alibi for somebody very close to her.Elizabeth knows she can’t face these challenges alone. She needs support from someone clever, discreet and loyal, someone she can trust. Then she meets ex-Bletchley Park code breaker, Joan McGraw, and their investigation into the murders begins in earnest . . .PRAISE FOR THE ‘HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN INVESTIGATES’ SERIES:‘A witty whodunit starring our very own HM The Queen as an amateur sleuth’ – GOOD HOUSEKEEPING‘A pitch-perfect murder mystery’ – Ruth Ware‘Written with wit and brio’ – Daily Express‘Miss Marple with a crown’ – Daily Mirror‘Absolute perfection!’ – Isabelle Broom‘Delightfully charming’ – Adele Parks‘Pure confection’ – New York Times‘Warm & witty’ – Woman&Home‘A delightful read’ – BBC Radio 2‘I loved it’ – Joanne Harris‘A total joy’ – Nina Stibbe‘Charming’ – Guardian‘What a hoot!’ – Saga The brilliantly funny and clever fourth book in the critically acclaimed Her Majesty The Queen Investigates mystery series – and the first set in late 1970s London featuring a young Queen Elizabeth II.About the Author SJ Bennett was born in Yorkshire and travelled the world as an army child. She had a varied career before her first novel was published when she was 42. Since then, her books have won awards, been optioned for TV, and have been translated into over 20 languages. She was once asked to interview for the role of Assistant Private Secretary to the Queen and still considers it the job that got away. A curious royal watcher for many years, she lives in London, where she can often be found haunting its palaces, museums, galleries and libraries. She currently writes the ‘Her Majesty the Queen Investigates’ series. You can find her on Instagram @sophiabennett_writer and on Twitter @sophiabennett. ReviewsA masterclass from start to finish. If cosy crime is your thing then A Death in Diamonds is like a warm bath of the genre. Pure class in every sense * IAN MOORE *Like a flawless gem, A Death In Diamonds has a perfect score on the ‘3 Cs’: charm, character and comedy. I love it! * C J WRAY *I absolutely love this series. Once again S.J. Bennett returns to the gloriously original scenario of Queen Elizabeth II as an amateur sleuth, and once again it is a roaring success! A Death In Diamonds is a wonderful combination of meticulous research, beguiling characters (not least HMQ herself), excellent dialogue and a nifty mystery plot. Wonderful! * TOM MEAD, author of the Joseph Spector locked-room mysteries *A sparkling history-mystery, investigated by a delightful Marple of the monarchy. Another gem from S. J. Bennett * MARTIN EDWARDS *An absolute masterclass in detective fiction. Fiendishly clever and very witty, I adore this series. Can’t wait for the next one * Victoria Dowd, author of The Smart Woman’s Guide to Murder *Brilliant and clever … A perfect way to while away the hours. Happy and glorious stuff indeed * My London *Book InformationISBN 9781838776237Author S.J. BennettFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint ZaffrePublisher ZaffreWeight(grams) 514gDimensions(mm) 222mm * 144mm * 36mm Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first to review “A Death in Diamonds: The brand new 2024 royal murder mystery from the author of THE WINDSOR KNOT by S.J. Bennett 9781838776237” Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your rating * Rate… Perfect Good Average Not that bad Very poor Your review *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.