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A Royal Pain (Her Royal Spyness Mysteries, #2)

Rhys Bowen
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A Royal Pain (Her Royal Spyness Mysteries, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

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Rhys Bowen

A Royal Pain (Her Royal Spyness Mysteries, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

307

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1930s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In A Royal Pain by Rhys Bowen, Lady Georgiana navigates the complexities of British aristocracy during the 1930s. Tasked with hosting an obstinate Bavarian princess, Georgiana faces a series of humorous and challenging situations, all while uncovering unexpected secrets and navigating romantic entanglements.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

26,080 ratings

73%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Rhys Bowen's A Royal Pain mixes humor and mystery, delighting fans with engaging characters and the charm of 1930s England. Positive highlights include witty dialogue and the endearing protagonist, Lady Georgie. However, some found the plot predictable and secondary characters underdeveloped. Overall, it's a fun, light-hearted read for cozy mystery enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Royal Pain (Her Royal Spyness Mysteries, #2)?

A reader who enjoys lighthearted historical mysteries with a touch of romance would relish A Royal Pain by Rhys Bowen. Fans of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple series or Kerry Greenwood's Phryne Fisher mysteries will appreciate this book's witty protagonist and charming interwar setting.

4.1

26,080 ratings

73%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

307

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1930s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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