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The Windsor Knot

Her Majesty the Queen Investigates, Book 1

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The Windsor Knot

By: S.J. Bennett
Narrated by: Samantha Bond
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About this listen

The first book in a highly original and delightfully clever crime series in which Queen Elizabeth II secretly solves crimes while carrying out her royal duties.

Narrated by Samantha Bond (Golden Eye, Downton Abbey, Home Fires)

The morning after a dinner party at Windsor Castle, 89-year-old Queen Elizabeth is shocked to discover that one of her guests has been found murdered in his room, with a rope around his neck.

When the police begin to suspect her loyal servants, Her Majesty knows they are looking in the wrong place.

For the queen has been living an extraordinary double life ever since her coronation. Away from the public eye, she has a brilliant knack for solving crimes.

With her household's happiness on the line, her secret must not get out. Can the queen and her trusted secretary, Rozie, catch the killer without getting caught themselves?

©2020 S. J. Bennett (P)2020 Bonnier Books UK Amateur Sleuths Cosy Mystery Royalty Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Fiction Detective Crime

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Critic reviews

"Hilarious, affectionate and so well observed.... I loved it." (Joanne Harris, best-selling author of Chocolat)

"Bracingly fresh yet endearingly familiar, The Windsor Knot gallops along at a cracking pace, is laugh-out-loud funny and completely convincing, peppered with delicious royal detail and in-jokes. Priceless and charming - a jewel in the crown." (Veronica Henry, Sunday Times best-selling author)
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This is a gentle detective story, which takes you around the clues. Guided skilfully by the Queen, with care not to step in anyone's toes. Samantha Bond read this story, with great character distinction and easy flow. Can,t wait to listen to the next.

The Windsor Knot

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Rattling good yarn despite the premise being quite silly it has its own momentum which makes it believable. Twisty thriller that moves along at a cracking pacr. Samantha Bond expertly narrates. Highly recommended

Funny clever who dun it

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I was gifted this book, and frankly - since I am not particularly interested in the royal family - I wasn't very excited to read it and didn't know what to expect. But the author pleasantly surprised me. The book is skillfully plotted and written with humanity and kindness as well as razor-sharp, intelligent humour. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series!

A lovely treat!

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An unusual view of the Queen. But why not? Suspend some of your reality and just imagine if this were true!

Silly but glorious

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Thought at first this would be ' fluffy '. In fact it is an intriguing story with very well thought out twists and turns. It amuses one to think that the Queen might in fact had read it. Miss Bond creates very strong characters very enjoyable.

So enjoyable

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