Valerie S. (VolunteerVal) -
Helpful Score: 1
Queen Elizabeth is secretly a crime investigator - such an interesting premise!
Happy Pub Week to S.J. Bennett and The Windsor Knot, her first novel for adult readers. The timing is unfortunate with the current negative press surrounding the Royal Family, but if you prefer an idyllic opinion of the Windsors, skip the news and read this book.
In this cozy-ish murder mystery (first in a series), the year is 2016 and the setting is Windsor Castle. A young Russian pianist who provided music for the Queen's "dine and sleep" soiree is found dead in compromising circumstances. While there are plenty of professionals looking into the crime, Queen Elizabeth conducts her own investigation with the assistance and subterfuge of her assistant private secretary Rozie Oshodi, a young and smart woman with military experience.
The mystery plot is complicated and a bit convoluted, involving the Russian government and many additional characters. I was far more interested in the events occurring in the Queen's life, which included hosting President and Michelle Obama, celebrating her 90th birthday, and attending the Royal Windsor Horse Show Pageant. A fabulous review of this title, complete with photos, can be read here: http://reviewsbybarbsaffer.blogspot.com/search?q=The+Windsor+Knot.
I appreciated reading via audiobook; narrator Jane Copland's regal British accent infused authenticity and grandeur into the prose.
I'm looking forward to book 2, A Three Dog Problem, which is scheduled to publish in November 2021.
Happy Pub Week to S.J. Bennett and The Windsor Knot, her first novel for adult readers. The timing is unfortunate with the current negative press surrounding the Royal Family, but if you prefer an idyllic opinion of the Windsors, skip the news and read this book.
In this cozy-ish murder mystery (first in a series), the year is 2016 and the setting is Windsor Castle. A young Russian pianist who provided music for the Queen's "dine and sleep" soiree is found dead in compromising circumstances. While there are plenty of professionals looking into the crime, Queen Elizabeth conducts her own investigation with the assistance and subterfuge of her assistant private secretary Rozie Oshodi, a young and smart woman with military experience.
The mystery plot is complicated and a bit convoluted, involving the Russian government and many additional characters. I was far more interested in the events occurring in the Queen's life, which included hosting President and Michelle Obama, celebrating her 90th birthday, and attending the Royal Windsor Horse Show Pageant. A fabulous review of this title, complete with photos, can be read here: http://reviewsbybarbsaffer.blogspot.com/search?q=The+Windsor+Knot.
I appreciated reading via audiobook; narrator Jane Copland's regal British accent infused authenticity and grandeur into the prose.
I'm looking forward to book 2, A Three Dog Problem, which is scheduled to publish in November 2021.
Eadie B. (eadieburke) -
Helpful Score: 1
The first book in the series in which Queen Elizabeth II secretly solves crimes while carrying out her royal duties.
It is the spring of 2016 and Queen Elizabeth is at Windsor Castle in advance of her 90th birthday celebrations. Maksim Brodsky, a Russian pianist, is found dead. The Queen has been solving crimes since her teenage years as Lilibet with help from her Assistant Private Secretary, Rozie Oshodi. SJ Bennett captures Queen Elizabeth's voice with skill in this imaginative and engaging mystery that portrays Her Majesty as she's rarely seen: kind yet worldly, decisive, shrewd, and, most important, a superb judge of character. The book was fast-paced and kept me guessing until the surprise ending. There is lots of fun banter between Prince Philip and Lilibet. Jane Copland is the audiobook narrator who did a great job. The 2nd book in the series is A Three Dog Problem which will be published 11/11/21. If you are a fan of The Royal Family then you will enjoy this one!
It is the spring of 2016 and Queen Elizabeth is at Windsor Castle in advance of her 90th birthday celebrations. Maksim Brodsky, a Russian pianist, is found dead. The Queen has been solving crimes since her teenage years as Lilibet with help from her Assistant Private Secretary, Rozie Oshodi. SJ Bennett captures Queen Elizabeth's voice with skill in this imaginative and engaging mystery that portrays Her Majesty as she's rarely seen: kind yet worldly, decisive, shrewd, and, most important, a superb judge of character. The book was fast-paced and kept me guessing until the surprise ending. There is lots of fun banter between Prince Philip and Lilibet. Jane Copland is the audiobook narrator who did a great job. The 2nd book in the series is A Three Dog Problem which will be published 11/11/21. If you are a fan of The Royal Family then you will enjoy this one!
