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The Windsor Knot

The Queen investigates a murder in this delightfully clever mystery for fans of The Thursday Murder Club

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The Windsor Knot

By: Sophia Bennett
Narrated by: Samantha Bond
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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, eighty-nine-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? Amateur Sleuths Cosy Literature & Fiction Mystery Royalty Traditional Detectives Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Fiction Detective Crime
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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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Started this and wasn’t expecting much, didn’t think I would finish it. I was so wrong, interesting take on The Queen, not cringeworthy and all I could see was Olivia Coleman playing the part of The Queen. I felt the plot was well constructed and never disappointed. Narration was perfect, all in all a gentle story that carried you to the end . Would recommend.

Surprisingly good

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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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Extremely well thought out and delivered. Sophia Bennett has what seems a thorough understanding of the Queen and the pageantry that surrounds her. Told looking over the shoulder of an asst. Private Secretary, the story is believable and very gripping. I particularly enjoyed the Underground bit.
Samantha Bond's voice is very fitting for such a royal tale.
I have the next book in my wish list, and know I'll enjoy that one as much as the first.

Your Majesty

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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.

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