About the book
A Case of Three Dogs, by SJ Bennett, the second installment of Her Majesty, the Investigative Queen, the exquisite and ingenious mystery series in which Elizabeth II secretly solves crimes while carrying out her duties as monarch.
At Buckingham Palace, the autumn of 2016 heralds an uncertain political future. Elizabeth II must face the consequences of the Brexit referendum, a new prime minister and a tumultuous election in the United States, but all that takes a backseat when one of her governesses, the veteran Mrs. Harris, is found dead alongside to the pool. Is this a tragic accident, as the police maintain, or is something much more sinister going on? While Rozie Oshodi, faithful deputy personal secretary of the queen, tracks the mysterious reappearance of a valuable painting that disappeared three decades ago, a series of anonymous letters has begun to circulate through the royal apartments, disturbing the peace of the Windsors and their families. workers. And although the triumvirate of powerful men in the palace assure that the situation is perfectly controlled, her Majesty is not at all convinced of it: sometimes, only the eye of a sovereign is able to glimpse ties invisible to ordinary mortals. Unlike her illustrious predecessor Sherlock Holmes, who considered it necessary to smoke three pipes to clear up the most difficult cases, Elizabeth II only needs her faithful assistant Rozie and a pleasant walk with her three inseparable dogs.
In this second installment of the exquisite and ingenious mystery series, in which Her Majesty secretly solves crimes while carrying out her duties as monarch and which has captivated readers throughout Europe, the charismatic Queen of England will put all the senses on guard. to discover the relationship between the terrifying death of a member of his staff and a prized missing painting.
Reviews
«A pleasant and fun sequel to The Windsor Knot, which includes delicious scenes such as the breakfast talks between the queen and Prince Philip or references to the monarch’s dogs. […] SJ Bennett respectfully portrays Elizabeth II and provides edifying details about palace life. Publishers Weekly
“A wonderful police investigation, very British, that will dazzle all thriller lovers and those who like to enjoy a good cup of tea with jam pastries.” ladepeche.fr
“A very entertaining, fun and well-written mystery novel.” Krimi-Couch
“SJ Bennett makes the most famous queen in the world a determined crime investigator, in what is also a profile of her personality, her personal relationships and the British castle.” The country
«Queen Elizabeth II, now a shadow of Miss Marple, is able to solve crimes while fulfilling her duties as a monarch. […] Fine irony and insight into the life of the Windsors. The vanguard
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