A delightful cozy mystery series circa 1920s is familiar and comforting.
In this 9th book, Lady Eleanor Swift and her trusty companions are engaged to find out who poisoned a minor royal at the regatta. She's given a list of potential suspects but her love interest, Detective Inspector Hugh Seldon, is told by the head of Royal Police to stay off the case. Interesting. Eleanor and her butler/bodyguard, Clifford, speak to many who were in attendance -- a collection of shady characters with opportunity and motive. Seems that the dead man had lots of secrets. But who wanted him dead?
I really enjoy the interaction between the characters and all the description and detail the author brings to the murder mystery. Clothes, food, and social customs are brought to life in the time period. Lady Eleanor isn't the typical upper crust woman; she has a great sense of humor and is quite down to earth despite her position -- much to the dismay of her household help who rues her independent streak. I always look forward to reading each new installment.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for this e-book ARC to read, review, and recommend.
This is the 9th in a series that should be read from the beginning, in order.
Genre - cozy mystery
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