Nothing is simple when you’re 35th in line for the British crown, least of all marriage. But with love on their side and plans to elope, Lady Georgiana Rannoch and her beau, Darcy O’Mara, hope to bypass a few royal rules….
With Darcy driving me out of London in a borrowed motorcar, I soon discover that he isn’t planning to introduce me to the pleasures of sinning in secret – as I had hoped – but to make me his wife! Of course there are some quibbles to be dealt with, such as my needing special permission from the king to marry a Roman Catholic and the question of where we might live after the honeymoon. Though he will inherit a title, Darcy is as broke as I am. Even his family’s Irish castle has been sold to a rich American who now employs Darcy’s father as a hired hand.
Throwing these cares to the wind, nothing could deter us from our mission – except perhaps the news that my future father-in-law has just been arrested. It seems the rich American was murdered, and Darcy’s father had more than enough motive to do the deed. With the elopement postponed, we head for Ireland, where he insists he’s innocent, and it’s up to us to prove it – for better or worse.
Death knells or wedding bells As historical mysteries go, Rhys Bowen’s Royal Spyness novels are always a pleasure to read. They combine the comfortable feel of a cozy with enough suspense to prevent the books from becoming trite. In Crowned and Dangerous, Georgie is on the cusp of eloping. The happy event is foiled by a combination of weather and misfortune. Darcy’s estranged father is accused of murdering his employer. His arrest separates the couple and threatens to put an end to their engagement…
Crowned and Dangerous I have been a fan of Rhys Bowen’s books for a couple of years, and I always look forward to new releases. All of her books are lovely, but I must admit that her Royal Spyness series is my favorite. If you’re not familiar with this series, here’s a brief explanation: the books take place in1930s England, and Georgiana Rannoch is 35th in line for the throne. She is an astute young woman, and she often receives royal requests for help. Of course, one cannot refuse the Queen…
The concept is terrific, the writing lively and interesting This is more a note to the author than a review of the book.Â