Publisher - Berkley
Publish Date - September 2010
Genre - Mystery
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My Rating:
I think part of what keeps reading exciting for me is the
fact that my literary preferences seriously span the entire spectrum of genres.
There really are only a few exceptions that I tend to shy away from (horror,
true trashy romances and I don’t read much non-fiction).
Most of the time, I enjoy books that challenge me, make me
think and truly draw me in to a world unlike the one I live in every day.
Sometimes though, I really want a light, breezy read that doesn’t require much
thinking. This series by Rhys Bowen – Her Royal Spyness – has been the perfect
find to fill that hole on my bookshelf. Check out my review on the first book in the series too!
Royal Flush is the 3rd of 10 books and I’m still
hooked on the quirky, hapless character that is Lady Georgianna. It’s British
humor at its dry, glorious best and I can’t get enough of it. In this latest edition, we
find that Georgie has been sent back home to Scotland after the latest scandal
threatens to tarnish the great royal name. Her housecleaning business has
slowed for the season so she decides to hire herself out as a theater and
dinner companion. Her ad puts forth quite the wrong impression so in order to
lay low and avoid further embarrassment, back to Scotland she goes.
Georgie’s mission while home is two-fold. First, is to keep
a promise to Her Majesty and prevent a loose divorcee houseguest from seducing
her son, the Prince of Wales. Second, is to keep an eye on a shooting party for
Scotland Yard to prevent someone from shooting the Prince. With Georgie’s
naïve, clumsy ways, she gets herself into pickle after pickle and her top
secret mission is threatened to be revealed.
The entire cast of motley characters I’ve grown to love in
the first two books make their appearance in this novel as well which really
rounds out the entire fiasco that is Georgie’s life. The plot is fresh and the
writing style remains light and fun and witty. It will keep you laughing and
rooting for Georgie the whole way through – but it also keeps you guessing as
only a true whodunit can. You’ll finish this one in no time!
Pair This With: Roscato Sparkling Sweet Red
I wanted an easy, breezy wine to pair with this fun book and the Roscato Red is perfect. This red is served cold, it's slightly sweet and just a bit fizzy. Who doesn't love bubbles!? Just be careful with this one - you could put down the entire bottle without even knowing it (until you stand up).
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