About the Author

Rhys Bowen, a New York Times bestselling author, has been nominated for every major award in mystery writing, including the Edgar(r), and has won many, including both the Agatha and Anthony awards. She is the author of the Royal Spyness Mysteries, set in 1930s London, the Molly Murphy Mysteries, set in turn-of-the-century New York, and the Constable Evans Mysteries, set in Wales. She was born in England and now divides her time between Northern California and Arizona.

Reviews

Praise for the Royal Spyness Mysteries
Wonderful characters...A delight. #1 New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris
An insightful blend of old-fashioned whodunnit, clever satire and drawing room comedy of errors. New York Times bestselling author Jacqueline Winspear
Brilliant...This is so much more than a murder mystery. It s part love story, part social commentary, part fun and part downright terrifying. And completely riveting. #1 New York Times bestselling author Louise Penny
The perfect fix between seasons for Downton Abbey addicts. New York Times bestselling author Deborah Crombie
Fans of P.G. Wodehouse looking for laughs mingled with some amateur sleuthing will be quite pleased. Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Georgie s high spirits and the author s frothy prose are utterly captivating. The Denver Post
A smashing romp. Booklist (starred review)"

Praise for the Royal Spyness Mysteries
The perfect fix between seasons for "Downton Abbey" addicts. Deborah Crombie, "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Sound of Broken Glass"
Wonderful characters A delight. Charlaine Harris, #1 "New York Times" bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse novels
Whimsical Bowen successfully melds a whodunit with comedy as few contemporary writers can. "Publishers Weekly" (starred review)
Brilliant So much more than a murder mystery. It s part love story, part social commentary, part fun and part downright terrifying. And completely riveting. I adore this book. Louise Penny, author of "How The Light Gets In"
A smashing romp. "Booklist "(starred review)
Hilarious adventure What an absolute delight! With a witty and clever plot, it s clear that Agatha Christie is alive and kicking, and what s more, she s funny! Hannah Dennison, author of "Thieves!" a Vicky Hill Exclusive! Mystery
Delightfully naive, charming and quite smart, Georgie is a breath of fresh air. "Library Journal"
Charming and lighthearted as ever. "Kirkus Reviews""

Praise for the Royal Spyness Mysteries
"The perfect fix between seasons for "Downton Abbey" addicts."--Deborah Crombie, "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Sound of Broken Glass"
"Wonderful characters...A delight."--Charlaine Harris, #1 "New York Times" bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse novels
"Whimsical...Bowen successfully melds a whodunit with comedy as few contemporary writers can."--"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)
"Brilliant...So much more than a murder mystery. It's part love story, part social commentary, part fun and part downright terrifying. And completely riveting. I adore this book."--Louise Penny, author of "How The Light Gets In"
"A smashing romp."--"Booklist "(starred review)
"Hilarious adventure...What an absolute delight! With a witty and clever plot, it's clear that Agatha Christie is alive and kicking, and what's more, she's funny!"--Hannah Dennison, author of "Thieves!" a Vicky Hill Exclusive! Mystery
"Delightfully naive, charming and quite smart, Georgie is a breath of fresh air."--"Library Journal"
"Charming and lighthearted as ever."--"Kirkus Reviews"

Praise for the Royal Spyness Mysteries
"The perfect fix between seasons for "Downton Abbey" addicts."--Deborah Crombie, "New York"" Times" bestselling author of "The Sound of Broken Glass"
"Wonderful characters...A delight."--Charlaine Harris, #1 "New York Times" bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse novels
"Whimsical...Bowen successfully melds a whodunit with comedy as few contemporary writers can."--"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)
"Brilliant...So much more than a murder mystery. It's part love story, part social commentary, part fun and part downright terrifying. And completely riveting. I adore this book."--Louise Penny, author of "How The Light Gets In"
"A smashing romp."--"Booklist "(starred review)
"Hilarious adventure...What an absolute delight! With a witty and clever plot, it's clear that Agatha Christie is alive and kicking, and what's more, she's funny!"--Hannah Dennison, author of "Thieves!" a Vicky Hill Exclusive! Mystery
"Delightfully naive, charming and quite smart, Georgie is a breath of fresh air."--"Library Journal"
"Charming and lighthearted as ever."--"Kirkus Reviews"

Praise for the Royal Spyness Mysteries

"The perfect fix between seasons for "Downton Abbey" addicts."--Deborah Crombie, "New York"" Times" bestselling author of "The Sound of Broken Glass"

"Wonderful characters...A delight."--Charlaine Harris, #1 "New York Times" bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse novels

"Whimsical...Bowen successfully melds a whodunit with comedy as few contemporary writers can."--"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)

"Brilliant...So much more than a murder mystery. It's part love story, part social commentary, part fun and part downright terrifying. And completely riveting. I adore this book."--Louise Penny, author of "How The Light Gets In"

"A smashing romp."--"Booklist "(starred review)

"Hilarious adventure...What an absolute delight! With a witty and clever plot, it's clear that Agatha Christie is alive and kicking, and what's more, she's funny!"--Hannah Dennison, author of "Thieves!" a Vicky Hill Exclusive! Mystery

"Delightfully naive, charming and quite smart, Georgie is a breath of fresh air."--"Library Journal"

"Charming and lighthearted as ever."--"Kirkus Reviews"