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Lady Jacqueline Winspear, the 34th in line for the British throne, is penniless and anxious to break free from her family's expectations. She flees to London, where she takes on covert work for Her Royal Highness, while navigating court intrigue and personal challenges. When a dead Frenchman appears in her bathtub, Jacqueline’s wit and determination must shine to clear her family name and prove her worth.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Rhys Bowen
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