SJ Bennett's Her Majesty the Queen Investigates Books in Order

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In the early spring of 2016, preparations are underway at Windsor Castle for Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday festivities, only to be halted by the shocking and premature death of a guest in one of the Castle's bedrooms. The scene leads some to believe that the young Russian pianist took his own life, but a clumsily tied knot arouses MI5's suspicions of wrongdoing. When they mistakenly turn their attention to the Household's most devoted servants, the Queen knows they're missing the mark.

Since her youth, Queen Elizabeth has been living a sort of double life as “Lilibet.” Far from public scrutiny and unknown even to those closest to her, she possesses an extraordinary aptitude for unraveling mysteries.

Alongside her Assistant Private Secretary, Rozie Oshodi, a British Nigerian officer recently assigned to the Royal Horse Artillery, the Queen covertly commences her inquiry. Fulfilling her royal responsibilities with customary grace, nobody in the Royal Household, government, or the wider public suspects that the unflinching Elizabeth will employ her sharp eyes, agile mind, and unwavering resolve to see a killer brought to justice.

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The autumn of 2016 at Buckingham Palace brings with it a season of uncertainty. The Queen faces challenges such as the aftermath of the Brexit referendum, a new prime minister, and a chaotic U.S. election. However, these concerns are eclipsed when a staff member is discovered dead by the palace swimming pool. Is it merely a tragic mishap as the authorities believe, or could there be more to the story?

In the midst of this, the Queen's assistant private secretary, Rozie Oshodi, is hot on the trail of a cherished painting that once adorned the wall outside the Queen's bedroom and now seems to have been wrongly claimed by the Royal Navy. At the same time, a string of strange anonymous letters begins to circulate within the palace walls. Though the Queen's courtiers assure her they have the situation ‘under control', Her Majesty harbors doubts.

Unbeknownst to the staff and public, Her Majesty is the most astute detective among them. Working together with her secretary, there's no chance the case will go unsolved.

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Queen Elizabeth II is eagerly anticipating a her family's usual Christmas gathering with at Sandringham, but an alarming find disrupts the festive plans. A severed hand is discovered, and what's more disconcerting is the recognition of the signet ring adorning a finger—it belongs to a member of the St Cyr family, long-time acquaintances from nearby Ladybridge Hall. Though she knows the family well, the Queen intends to let the police handle the investigation. That changes, however, when her name is brought into media coverage of the incident.

As journalists begin to draw connections between the crime and the Crown, and the police appear to overlook a dubious accident practically on the Queen's threshold, Elizabeth finds herself quietly pondering the enigma. Assisted by her Assistant Private Secretary, Rozie Oshodi, she explores the mixture of truth and lies around this high-profile case.

Within the serene landscapes of Norfolk, a hidden secret so profound that it's worth murder seems to linger. Determined to unearth the concealed truth—even if it reveals a murderer within her intimate circle—the Queen delves into the mystery with resolve and royal finesse.

Praise for the series…

“[A] pitch-perfect murder mystery… If The Crown were crossed with Miss Marple…, the result would probably be something like this charming whodunnit.” — Ruth Ware on The Windsor Knot

“S.J. Bennett’s crime-fiction novel presents an affectionate and entertaining depiction of The Queen as an amateur private investigator. Taking place in the autumn of 2016, The Queen must come to grips not only with the shifting context of the time, but also how it connects to a shocking death of a staffer within the Palace. The novel hones in on The Queen’s eye to see the real story behind events, and how some crimes need the royal touch to find their solution.” — Vogue (Australia) on All the Queen's Men

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