S.J. Bennett: The Queen Who Came in from the Cold
Her Majesty the Queen Investigates #5
I flat out love this series, as it combines two of my favorite things: the Queen and a good mystery. The unexpected bonus is Ms. Bennett’s skillful writing – she’s excellent at plotting and character development, and her portrayal of the Queen – chef’s kiss! The Queen, as portrayed here, is dutiful, intelligent, and possessed of a full measure of curiosity and humor. My reading about the Queen suggests these things were true. This series installment is set in 1961, during the space race, the cold war, and the popularity of James Bond.