A fitting addition to the series of Her Majesty's solving crimes. Bennett has created lovable characters and a realistic alternate reality where the Queen of England (RIP) is also a mastermind at solving crimes that appear where she resides.

Thanks to NetGalley, Zaffre Publishing, and S.J. Bennett for providing me with a free ebook in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this third and latest mystery in this series, which could not have been solved without the behind-the-scenes involvement of the Queen! This time the Queen is in residence at Sandringham over the Christmas holidays when strange and unsettling events occur which might or might not be related to each other. Only the Queen is in the unique position to make links between them, but she is not able to investigate herself, so she uses her Assistant Personal Secretary to help her make discrete inquiries.

I love the way the author shows her awe of and respect for Queen Elizabeth on every page. I equally love the very strong, modern character of Rozie. Between the two of them, there isn't a situation that they can't confront!

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I received a free, advance copy of this book and this is my unbiased and voluntary review.

A delightful read featuring Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second as uses her sleuthing powers to solve the mystery of a death near her grounds before it gets closer to her.

It is Christmas time at Sandringham as most of her the family is gathered. Despite feeling a bit out of sorts with a cold she manages to carry on with the Christmas festivities.

She’ll have to use her intuition and limited access to solve the case. A charming quaint read as you feel like you are really around her and glimpses of her family.

This was the third book in the series. Now I will say I love how sweet and endearing the queen is in these books. I must admit, I gave the first book 5 stars, second book 4 stars. Maybe the stories aren’t as unique as I once found them. This book was a 3 star read for me. That does mean I still enjoyed it, just not as much as the first two. I do love how the characters are developed, especially the queen and Rozie. If you liked the first two, you will enjoy this one. Loved the dedication, truly fitting for a queen.

Thanks to NetGalley, publishers, and the author for the arc of this book on exchange for my honest review.

In the latest book in the Her Majesty the Queen Invesitgates series, we travel with the Queen and Rozie to Sandringham for the Christmas season. Upon her arrival, the Queen learns of a human hand found on the beach near her estate and begins her covert investigation into the disappearance and presumed death of the aristocrat whose hand was found. Full of intrigue, the book is a must read for all Royalists around the world.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book. Definitely the best story in the series this far!

A continuation of a really well nuanced view of the British monarch, now deceased, with mysteries to solve. These titles are both irritatingly bound by traditions and thoughtful about the power of women. A good read for readers of cozies who want to bit a bit provoked.

Delightful third edition to the series (which is helpful to read in order, but not necessary). Queen Elizabeth II and her assistant private secretary Rozie investigate a mysterious death/disappearance after a hand (just a hand, no body) washes ashore. Charming and witty read as the queen gently manipulates everyone around her so subtly they don't even realize it, all with Rozie's sharp wits helping get to the bottom of possibly related mysteries. Also a fascinating look at some of the eccentricities of the British aristocracy, and a sympathetic portrayal of the British royal family. Thanks to HarperCollins and NetGalley for the ARC.

Another great one from this series! This one will appeal to both cozy and traditional fans, as well as those that love anything royal family and Christmas time related, bookwise. I will be suggesting it for our book club. And eagerly awaiting the next one!

Another charming mystery in this series! This time Queen Elizabeth and her assistant private secretary, Rozie, solve the murder of an aristocrat known to the Queen and her family. Set in 2016, the Queen must navigate Brexit and its fallout, politics in general, her family at the Christmas holidays, and press interest in the murder, all while maintaining the fiction that she is an "interested observer" rather than a solver of crimes.

The Queen is once again portrayed with affection as a charming, witty, smart, people-centric woman who is interested in many things -- and she uses that broad knowledge in gently nudging the police in the solving of the central murder mystery,

A gentle read, with a few gritty passages, that's well worth the time. I'm glad to know that the author will continue the series and am already looking forward to the next installment!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reader copy.

God bless SJ Bennett! I just love her mystery series that features Queen Elizabeth II and am thrilled to know the stories will continue despite the passing of the monarch. Besides being a great mystery, the behind-the-scenes look at the Royals is a tribute to the author’s research. Thanks to #NetGalley and #MurderMostRoyal for advanced digital copy.

Murder Most Royal is the third highly entertaining entry in one of my favorite historical mystery series, Her Majesty Investigates. Set after Brexit has become a reality for Great Britain, the royal family has gone to their Sandringham Estate in late 2016 for what they hope will be a relaxing Christmas holiday with family and friends. But it's not long before a local teenager finds a plastic bag washed up on the shore with a human hand inside. The victim is easily identified by a distinctive signet ring as a member of the St. Cyr family who has spent a lot of time with the royals as a child. But the body is nowhere to be found, so discovering the killer is, to say the least, problematic. And 90-year-old Queen Elizabeth is dismayed when the press starts sensationalizing the murder and giving her family some publicity that is most unwelcome. So with the aid of her assistant private secretary, the able ex-military Rozie, the monarch launches her own quiet investigation, making it clear as always that she is an "interested observer" rather than a solver of crimes.

It is evident that the author is fond of the Queen, treating her character with affection and respect. And in addition to the mystery itself, she regales us with fascinating information about pigeon breeding and racing, money laundering, wild swimming, the laws of primogeniture (and the fact that the Queen has abolished the practice within the royal family), the rewilding movement to return the land to its raw state that has sparked interest among some of the British aristocracy, and what it means to be the Queen. A lover of animals--especially dogs and horses--a ruler trying to do her best for her country, and a complex, somehow relatable character, she manages to help the police with her inside knowledge without (mostly) putting herself in danger.

The author's writing style is easily accessible, and the mystery is not without its intriguing twists. Best of all, Bennett reveals that although the real Queen Elizabeth has passed on, there will be more books in the series, some perhaps going back in time. That's great news for anyone who appreciates historical mysteries with unforgettable characters.

My thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for the opportunity to read and provide an honest review of this book.

Murder Most Royal is the latest entry in SJ Bennett's mystery series revolving around Queen Elizabeth and her personal assistant Rozie and their discreet murder investigations. The murders are intriguing. The machinations needed to investigate without even hinting that her majesty is personally involved add another layer. I swear I can hear the Queen's voice in these pages. I hope this series will continue for a long time.

These mysteries are so fun! I am glad to see Rozie, the Queen's assistant, get more time in this one. I can always want more of her!

I thoroughly enjoyed the twists, turns, and aristocracy nonsense in this one. The queen solving mysteries while never wanting anyone to know she's doing it is a delight and I look forward to the next installment!