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 of England. Georgie has all sorts of adventures, and solves mysteries.Crowned and Dangerous is the 10th book in the Royal Spyness series. When we last encountered our heroine Georgie, she was attending the wedding of her cousin Prince George to Princess Marina. As the story begins, she has been swept away by her enigmatic beau Darcy O’Mara, who after several years of casual dating, intends to take her to Gretna Green and marry her.Alas, fate intervenes and Darcy sees a newspaper bearing grim tidings: his father, Lord Kilhenny has been arrested for the murder of the wealthy American man who bought the Kilhenny estate several years ago.Darcy rushes off to his father’s side, and informs Georgie that she is to remain in England, and her involvement in the case would be too scandalous. Those familiar with the series will know that our Georgie is not easily deterred, and so she ventures over to Ireland, determined to stand by her beloved and to prove his father’s innocence.The mystery portion of the book is rather interesting because Georgie and Darcy do not really have access to the crime scene. They have to rely on the facts of the case, and the prognosis seems rather grim since the accused claims he was drunk and does not really remember anything. Georgie doesn’t do nearly as much sleuthing in this book as she has done in the past, and she practically stumbles upon the solution through luck/fate.Despite this, Crowned and Dangerous is a lovely book. Bowen devotes her time to building up Georgie’s world. Most of the book takes place in Ireland, but it was nice to receive updates (as it were) on the friends and family who have appeared in previous books. It was also quite lovely to meet some new characters, like Darcy’s Aunt Oona and Uncle Dooley, as well as the debonair Zou Zou. And of course, what Royal Spyness book would be complete without Georgie’s maid Queenie? She plays a more minor role than she has in the past, but she still manages to steal the show.I would recommend Crowned and Dangerous. If you are new to the series, I recommend starting at the beginning and reading the books in order. This is a solid entry in the series, with some nice set-up for the next book. Although there is a murder to be solved, this is a light book infused with humor. Georgie is a delightful protagonist; her manners are impeccable, but she is kind to everyone, regardless of their social position. She’s clever, and she’s funny, and I always enjoy her adventures. Now that I have read the book, I suppose that I am going to have to re-read the rest of the series while waiting a year for Georgie’s next adventure!

This 10th series installment picks up right where book #9 left off, with Darcy and Lady Georgiana on their way to Gretna Green for a spur-of-the-moment elopement. Alas, it’s not meant to be – their nuptials are placed on hold when Darcy must return to Ireland when his father is arrested and charged with murder.If Georgie ever wants to be Mrs. Darcy O’Mara she’s going to have to put her sleuthing skills to good use by clearing Lord Kilhenny of the crime and finding out who the real murderer is – assuming Lord Kilhenny isn’t actually guilty, that is.I enjoyed Lady Georgiana’s latest escapade, which takes place in Ireland and introduces us to Darcy’s irascible father. Georgie is beginning to show some promise as an amateur sleuth, no longer just bumbling along but actually showing some investigative skills. The mystery itself is engaging and takes a few unexpected turns (though keep in mind that this falls firmly in the “cozy” category – you’ve got to be willing to suspend disbelief). We’re introduced to some new characters, including a glamorous Russian Princess and Darcy’s endearingly eccentric relatives. Georgie’s charming first person narrative is witty and humorous and gives us a peek at the often antiquated social mores of the upper classes.If you’re not familiar with this series, it chronicles the trials and tribulations of a minor British Royal in the days leading up to WWII. Lady Georgiana may be 35th in line to the throne, but she’s flat broke and trying to make a way for herself in a world where even the most minor royals are not expected to work – what’s a Lady to do? Solve mysteries, of course!No strong language or sexual content. This is the 10th book in the series and really isn’t the place to start. You’ll want to go back to book one,Her Royal Spyness (A Royal Spyness Mystery) , and work your way thru – enjoy!

Je dirais que les romans de cette série sont assez inégaux, cependant celui-ci est particulièrement agréable. C'est assez agréable à lire et on vibre avec les aventures invraisemblables de la jeune Lady cousine du roi d’Angleterre Georges V.

Una nueva entrega de la serie. Las aventuras de Georgiana son divertidas en general, aunque en esta novela ocurren menos situaciones cómicas, quizás porque el personaje ha evolucionado y su vida ha experimentado un giro importante.

Another entertaining adventure with Lady Georgiana Rannoch. Delightful insight to the British Aristocracy in the 1930s. Look forward to reading the next book in the series

I love this series, and the latest book is one of the best.How do you set about proving a man's innocence when even he thinks he's done it?! Leave it to Georgie... with a little help from her friends.

Crowned and Dangerous is another winner by author Rhys Bowen. I am a huge fan of the series and always look forward to reading about Georgie's latest adventure.What I really loved about this book was learning more about Darcy's family and Ireland in general. I find Rhys describes people and settings so beautifully that I feel like I am there. Crowned and Dangerous features the usual suspect Darcy, Binky, Fig, Grandpa and Belinda as well as some new characters as well.It was a great cozy mystery that kept me guessing right up till the end and I loved how this book made Georgie and Darcy a true partnership. I cannot wait to see where they end up next.