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Queen of Hearts

By: Rhys Bowen
Narrated by: Katherine Kellgren
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Lady Georgiana Rannoch, 35th in line for the British throne, knows how to play the part of an almost royal - but now she's off to Hollywood, where she must reprise her role as sleuth or risk starring in an all-too-convincing death scene...

My mother, the glamorous and much-married actress, is hearing wedding bells once again - which is why she must hop across the pond for a quickie divorce in Reno. To offer my moral support, and since all expenses are paid by her new hubby-to-be, Max, I agree to make the voyage with her.

Crossing the Atlantic, with adventure in the air and wealthy men aboard, Mother all but forgets about Max and matrimony - especially when movie mogul Cy Goldman insists on casting her in his next picture.

Meanwhile, I find myself caught up in the secret investigation of a suspected jewel thief. Lucky for me, the lead investigator happens to be my dashing beau, Darcy!

Mother's movie and Darcy's larceny lead everyone to Cy's Hollywood home, where the likes of Charlie Chaplin are hanging about and there’s enough romantic intrigue to fill a double feature. But we hardly get a chance to work out the sleeping arrangements before Cy turns up dead - as if there wasn’t enough drama already.

©2014 Janet Quin-Harkin (P)2014 Audible Inc. Cosy Detective Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Literary Fiction Mystery Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Royalty

Editorial reviews

Editors Select, August 2014 - Usually when I choose a book as my Editors Select pick, I read it in advance of the audio being completed so that I am confident in my recommendation. Not so with this month’s book. Rhys Bowen and Katherine Kellgren team up again for the next installment of my all-time favorite series, and – truly – audio is the best way to experience it. I have no doubt that this book will be as wonderful as its predecessors. I’ll say it again: if you haven’t listened to the Her Royal Spyness series, do so immediately. Utterly charming and totally un-put-down-able, you’ll join me in counting down the days to each book’s new release. Emily, Audible Editor
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Would you consider the audio edition of Queen of Hearts to be better than the print version?

I jus love the whole series of these novels. Royalty, class wars, humor, great characters if has the lot. Very British upper class. Light hearted. Fanstatic.

Which character – as performed by Katherine Kellgren – was your favourite?

She is an awesome performer.

Any additional comments?

Buy buy buy

Love love love all the books.

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Would you try another book written by Rhys Bowen or narrated by Katherine Kellgren?

YES!

Have you listened to any of Katherine Kellgren’s other performances? How does this one compare?

As always she is just great. The terrible tinny sound on this particular download (I re-downloaded three times) didn't do her justice.

If this book were a film would you go see it?

yes

Any additional comments?

Fix that sound and the fact that it needs to be downloaded in two separate parts. I am eagerly awaiting the next installment.

terrible sound - had to download in two parts

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love these stories and the narrator, she does an amazing job. cozy, light-hearted, humorous

loveit

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In all ways this is yet again, and in keeping with, the fun adventures of the Royal Spyness series, I love all these wonderful characters. Much thanks to you Rhys Bowen, a devoted fan. Tii

Please don't let this be Gorgies last adventure...

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loving the series, will be sad when ive listened to them all. quality writing and strong characterization. Funny and offbeat situations, set in realist historical context.
Katherine kellgren is a fantastic narrator.

witty and clever

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Unlike others in this series, this one fails to captivate. It seems to be just going through the motions. I hope this author isn't running out of inspiration.

Boring

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No more Georgie ... please, no more from this narrator whose women all sound either constipated or on drugs and whose males all sound like halfwits. Go away!

Farcical

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