by Heron Carvic
Part of Miss Seeton, book 6
First published 2016
Emily Seeton finds herself among the elite at a Buckingham Palace garden party, her invitation stemming from concerns about a possible traitor within the royal household. The retired teacher turned amateur detective explores the palace treasures alongside Sir Wormelow Tump, examining curiosities like shrunken heads from the royal collection. Unknown to Miss Seeton, a nobleman with criminal intent plots to steal a precious Lalique jewelry collection. Armed with only her trusty umbrella and ever-present sketchpad, the unassuming spinster must navigate palace intrigue and outwit sophisticated thieves. Her artistic eye and unexpected courage prove more effective than official police work as she stumbles into danger and emerges victorious through sheer determination and luck.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, mystery, british-literature, cozy-mystery, amateur-sleuth
Vibes: cozy, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Buckingham Palace
Period: 20th-century
208 pages · Kindle Edition · Farrago