"Her Royal Spyness" by Rhys Bowen

Her Royal Spyness is the first book in Rhys Bowen’s mystery series set in the 1930s London. The book is featuring Lady Georgiana (or Georgie), an impoverished cousin of King George V, who needs to either get married or find some way to support herself. Georgie is 21. Her brother, due to the dire financial situation that the family estate is in, can no longer support her, and the Queen is busy trying to find a “suitable” match for Georgie. 

This book was delightful. It is filled with humor poking fun at the upper class’ inability to do even the simplest tasks, such as locking the door when they leave, or figuring out how to light a fire in a fireplace. Georgie, in her attempt to avoid getting engaged to an unlikeable European royal, flees to London and attempts to live as a common person. While struggling to earn a living, she also encounters and helps solve a murder mystery. 

I really enjoyed this first book. It is funny and heartwarming, a truly cozy read. I will definitely continue reading more in this series especially since I heard that subsequent books are even better. 4 out of 5 stars. Highly recommend.