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Lady Georgie is a downtrodden but spirited member of the British aristocracy who must disguise herself as a housemaid to keep the Queen of England's plans afloat. With the Queen’s scheme to pair the Bavarian princess Hanni with a charming baron, Georgie is tasked with creating a faux‑palace, coaching Hanni in proper etiquette, and watching over her at social events. Her double life quickly turns chaotic when a body is discovered in a bookshop and Hanni becomes embroiled in a covert communist cell. Between slap‑stick mishaps and a pressing need for justice, Georgie’s wit and resourcefulness shine through, making this a light‑hearted yet engaging tale of intrigue and mischief in old‑world London.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Rhys Bowen
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