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Intrigue and scandal threaten to rock the monarchy in wartime Britain...Windsor, 1943. Britain is in the grip of war and treachery is afoot. The body of controversial former courtier Lord Blackwater is found in the abandoned Fort Belvedere, once the country bolthole of the King's wayward brother. And all signs point to murder.Royal confidant Guy Harford is called in to solve the mystery quickly and quietly, before any hint of scandal reaches the public. Investigating with the help of Rodie, his roguish burglar girlfriend, his enquiries lead him into the world of the Royal Ballet, where on-stage glamour hides an undercurrent of off-stage deceit. And when the ballet company's newest recruit turns up dead, it's clear there's more to this murder than meets the eye.Meanwhile, news reaches the Palace that the King's brother--already under strict orders to stay out of trouble--is threatening to undermine both Crown and country by taking US citizenship.Harford must do his royal duty. It's up to him to catch the killer and save the monarchy from crisis in wartime. Before any more heads roll...

Even as war rages, there are deep secrets lurking in the heart of Buckingham Palace...Windsor, 1942. War rages through Great Britain. Anna Duckworth, former lover of Prince George, Duke of Kent, is found dead after an enemy bomb blast at her country home. When courtier Guy Harford is called to dispose of incriminating love letters between Anna and the Duke, it becomes clear that there's more to the story than anyone is prepared to reveal.As the court begins to whisper of a lone gunshot heard in the house that day, another gruesome death befalls the royal circle. With the bodies stacking up, Guy rejoins his old accomplices, East End burglar Rodie Carr and undercover agent Rupert Hardacre, to unmask the dangerous secrets lurking beneath the glittering Crown.But with tensions rippling from London to Tangier as the Allied Forces prepare to invade North Africa, and Guy's reputation in the Palace hanging in the balance, can he solve the mystery before more heads roll?

Britain is at war--but the greatest threat to the Crown might be within the Palace walls.London, 1941: Major Edgar Brampton is found shot dead in his office in Buckingham Palace. All signs point towards a self-inflicted tragedy, but when Palace authorities hurry his body away and order staff to stay silent, fellow courtier Guy Harford's suspicions are raised.While the outside world faces the onslaught of war, within the Palace walls a curious mystery unfolds. Rumours swirl about Brampton's relationship with the Queen, and there's talk of other plots involving those closest to the King.To get to the bottom of what really happened, Guy joins forces with some unlikely allies--Rodie Carr, a beautiful East End burglar, and Rupert Hardacre, a postman with a past--but time may be running out...for him, for the King, and for Britain. Someone has their eye on the crown, and they'll do anything to get it.Can Guy solve the case before more blood is spilled on the royal carpets? Or will he be the next victim?

'One of the best in the genre' THE SUN'A fabulously satisfying addition to the canon of vintage crime' DAILY EXPRESS'A delicious adventure' DAILY MAIL on The Riviera Express ***

'One of the best in the genre' THE SUN'A fabulously satisfying addition to the canon of vintage crime' DAILY EXPRESS'A delicious adventure' DAILY MAIL on The Riviera ExpressMurder can strike at any hour...It's the late 1950s in tranquil Temple Regis, Devon.For holidaymakers it's a glorious time of breathtaking scenery, picnics on beaches, and flocks of tourists on their summertime holidays.But for Miss Judy Dimont, this is all a trifle dull. As a reporter for local rag, The Riviera Express, she needs scandal and intrigue - and one morning, as the clock strikes the quarter hour, she gets it. A woman has been shot dead in one of Buntorama's upmarket holiday huts, the toffee-nosed rival hotelier next door is rubbing his hands with glee, and Judy and her trusty moped Herbert are off like a shot to survey the scene of the crime.But nobody can tell her who the dead girl is and there's no clear motive. To have a story to write, Judy must solve the case - and the intrepid Miss Dimont will leave no pebble unturned until the truth is out!***Why readers love TP Fielden:'If you like Miss Marple and Poirot then you'll love TP Fielden. Brilliant!''One of the most fun books I have read... reminds me of the golden era of crime writing''Delicious characters, an easy read, enormous fun and greatly recommended.''A wonderful romp''A delightful, well written, witty murder mystery''A thrilling mystery with lots of twists, turns and red herrings''An entertaining, light hearted read, perfect to brighten any afternoon'

'A fabulously satisfying addition to the canon of vintage crime' DAILY EXPRESS 'One of the best in the genre' THE SUN 'Tremendous fun' THE INDEPENDENT No 1 Ladies Detective Agency meets The Durrells in 1950s Devon

`A delicious adventure' - Daily Mail Murder on the Riviera Express