Rhys Bowen

Con su negocio de limpieza en horas bajas tras la estampida de clientes hacia sus mansiones de verano, Georgie decide reinventarse como acompañante en cenas y bailes. Pero su nueva ocupación se presta a malentendidos y acaba llevandola ante el subcomisario Rollins de Scotland Yard, quien la insta a regresar a Escocia para evitar un escandalo y, de paso, asumir una mision secreta.El retorno a Rannoch implica soportar a su hermano y a su irritante cuñada, al tiempo que intenta impedir que Wallis Simpson conquiste al principe de Gales, evitar que la caza del urogallo termine en tragedia y manejar sus sentimientos por Darcy. ¿Demasiado trabajo para una espia aficionada?

Victoria Georgiana Charlotte Eugenie de Glen Garry y Rannoch—Georgie, para los amigos—es la trigésimo cuarta en la línea de sucesión al trono de Inglaterra. Pero también está en la ruina y tiene que

1932. Victoria Georgiana Charlotte Eugenie de Glen Garry y Rannoch ?Georgie para los amigos? es la trigésimo cuarta en la línea de sucesión al trono de Inglaterra, una verdadera dama educada en selectos internados suizos, de familia noble y? en la ruina. A sus veintiun años, huyendo de un posible arreglo con un principe casadero, decide abandonar el castillo familiar en Escocia y trasladarse a Londres para forjar su destino. Pero no va a ser tan facil. Como le dice siempre su cuñada: un miembro de la familia real, por secundario que sea, tiene el deber de no decepcionar a los suyos. Georgie no dudara en honrar su linaje, aunque eso implique ocultar su identidad para procurarse el sustento, espiar al principe de Gales por orden de la reina o aclarar como ha acabado un muerto en su bañera.

No job for a lady...Fashion can be murder for Molly Murphy! Having inherited the cases of her deceased mentor Paddy Reilly, private investigator Molly Murphy is following philandering husbands, tracking down runaway debutantes and working in a sweatshop to discover who is purloining dress designs. None of these jobs seem very dangerous at first. But when a woman's body is fished out of the East River, Molly fears it is the missing society girl everyone is talking about. Then Molly's sometime beau, police captain Daniel Sullivan, reveals that another corpse may be the girl's cheating lover, Mike Kelly. And now, as the threads of passion and greed weave a vivid tapestry of violence, Molly must descend into the underworld of the gangs of New York - only to realise that she may need more than her street smart to get to the truth and get out alive.

Molly Murphynow Molly Sullivanis absolutely thrilled to give birth to her first child, a beautiful little boy named Liam. But while confined to bed rest for the weeks following his birth, she finds herself watching the activity across the street through her window, and she soon begins to notice some odd goings-on that set her detectives sixth sense to tingling.

Delightful... as ever, Bowen does a splendid job of capturing the flavour of early twentieth-century New York and bringing to life its warm and human inhabitants.Publishers WeeklyOut of the frying pan and into the fire!Molly Murphy cant seem to fit in anywhere. Not with the new immigrants pouring in from the Old World and certainly not with the society folk she envies from afar. After bungling a job as a ladys companion, Molly decides to become an assistant to the notorious private investigator, Paddy Riley. Unfortunately, Paddys underworld dealings leave him deader than a doornail and Molly in possession of his detective agency.Before long, Molly has set off on a journey that will take her through the back alleys of Manhattan and into the bars and lounges of the literary scene, where she spends time with writers, actors, poets, and musicians. Its quite an eye-opening turn for innocent young Molly, but shes resolute in her decision to find out exactly what happened that day in the office of Paddy Riley. Armed with nothing more than her fiery will and matching wild red hair, Molly has no idea of the danger her pursuit may bring in this fascinating, well-researched, and suspenseful second novel in Rhys Bowens Agatha-award winning series.An evocative trip through Old New York... in the company of Irish immigrant Molly Murphy, a spirited and appealing guide. SJ Rozan, author of Winter and Night Irish humour and gritty determination... with charm and optimism. Anne PerryMolly grows ever more engaging against a vibrant background of New Yorks dark side at the turn of the century.Kirkus Reviews

With Molly Murphys wedding to NYPD Captain Daniel Sullivan quickly approaching, the Irish sleuth heads to the Westchester County countryside, where his mother can lend her a hand and advise her on a brides proper place. And shockingly, Molly seems to be agreeing. She has already promised that shell close up her PI business and settle down after marrying, but she isnt a married woman yet. So, when she gets word of a possible case, she sneaks back into the city to squeeze in a little more sleuthing before the wedding bells can ring.A wealthy Chinese immigrant wants her to find his missing bride, and Molly - sure she isnt getting the whole story - suspects that his bride ran off. But where could she go? The only Chinese women in early-twentieth-century New York are kept under lock and key, and Molly cant help but wonder if shes saving the woman from the streets or helping to lock her away for good.Rhys Bowens deft touch and charming wit make Bless the Bride another stellar addition to her Anthony and Agatha award-winning historical series.

Before Molly Murphy crossed the Atlantic or even had an inkling that she might someday become a much sought after private investigator in New York City, young Molly lived in Ireland in a small cottage with her father, brothers and little else.While keeping herself and her home together, Molly receives a request from Lady Hartleythe lady of the country estate where Molly lives, and the family that employs Mollys father and brothers. The Hartleys are hosting a ball at their manor house, and there will be so many fine gentlemen and ladies in attendance that Lady Hartley needs Molly to help some of her guests prepare for the ball.Beautiful debutantes, dresses of the finest fabrics, and sparkling chandeliers are all on display, as are heirloom jewels like the Amersham rubiesa stunning and priceless ruby necklace that has been in the Amersham family for generations. When the rubies go inexplicably missing from Lady Amershams neck in the middle of the party, the high-spirited Molly must rely on her wits to solve her first case in Rhys Bowens charming prequel to her beloved Anthony and Agatha Awardwinning historical mystery series.

Molly MurphyMolly Sullivan, now that she and Daniel are finally marriedis bored. Having given up her detective agency when she married, she now finds that her life is much less exciting, her days an endless stretch of housekeeping and chores. But when Molly secretly attends a suffragist meeting with her friends Sid and Gus and meets a shy, distracted woman who claims to live in a haunted house, everything is about to change.Rhys Bowens short story The Face in the Mirror offers just the taste of mystery and mayhem fans will need to tide them over until the next Molly Murphy novel.

A delectable prequel to the national bestselling Royal Spyness mysteries featuring Lady Georgiana Rannoch - thirty forth in line to the throne, and Englands poorest heiress.At the end of her first unsuccessful season out in society, Lady Georgiana has all but given up on attracting a suitable man - until she receives an invitation to a masked Halloween ball at Broxley Manor. Georgie is uncertain why she was invited, until she learns that the royal family intends to marry her off to a foreign prince, one reputed to be mad.When the prince, dressed as the devil, rescues her from an embarrassing situation at the ball, Georgie is surprised to find her unwanted suitor to be a dashing, charming man - especially when he pulls her aside and gives her the kiss of a lifetime. But as the time comes for the unmasking, Georgies rescuer vanishes and the party is thrown into chaos, making it clear that everything at Broxley Manor is not as it appears . . .

Georgie and Darcy are finally on their honeymoon in Kenyas Happy Valley, but murder crashes the party in this all-new installment in the New York Times bestselling series.I was so excited when Darcy announced out of the blue that we were flying to Kenya for our extended honeymoon. Now that we are here, I suspect he has actually been sent to fulfill another secret mission. I am trying very hard not to pick a fight about it, because after all, we are in paradise! Darcy finally confides that there have been robberies in London and Paris. It seems the thief was a member of the aristocracy and may have fled to Kenya. Since we are staying in the Happy Valley-the center of upper-class English life-we are well positioned to hunt for clues and ferret out possible suspects. Now that I am a sophisticated married woman, I am doing my best to sound like one. But crikey! These aristocrats are a thoroughly loathsome sort enjoying a completely decadent lifestyle filled with wild parties and rampant infidelity. And one of the leading lights in the community, Lord Cheriton, has the nerve to make a play for me. While I am on my honeymoon! Of course, I put an end to that right off.When he is found bloodied and lifeless along a lonely stretch of road, it appears he fell victim to a lion. But it seems that the Happy Valley community wants to close the case a bit too quickly. Darcy and I soon discover that there is much more than a simple robbery and an animal attack to contend with here in Kenya. Nearly everyone has a motive to want Lord Cheriton dead and some will go to great lengths to silence anyone who asks too many questions. The hunt is on! I just hope I can survive my honeymoon long enough to catch a killer. . . .

Sa mission : sauver un mariage princier.Londres, 1932.La reine demande à Georgie de sacquitter dune tâche bien délicate : représenter la famille royale lors du mariage de la princesse de Roumanie et

Une nouvelle mission pour Georgie : se marier à tout prix !Entre Downton Abbey et Miss Marple, une série denquêtes royales so British !Irlande, 1934.Lady Georgie est sur un petit nuage : le beau Darc

Sa mission : résoudre le mystère du collier disparu.Londres, 1933.La reine vient de confier une nouvelle mission à notre héritière favorite : partir à la recherche de sa précieuse tabatière, volée su

Sa troisième mission : protéger la famille royale.Londres, 1932.Les affaires de Georgie sont loin dêtre au beau fixe. Afin de se faire un peu dargent, elle a alors lidée du siècle (selon elle) : teni

Sa mission : empêcher que noël ne tourne au cauchemar.Écosse, 1933.Tandis que son cher Darcy se la coule douce en Amérique du Sud pour les fêtes de fin dannée, et que sa mère sest réfugiée dans le ha

Entre Downton Abbey et Miss Marple, une série denquêtes royales so British !Une nouvelle mission pour Georgie : enquêter sur la dernière conquête du Prince de Galles !En tant que prétendante au trône

Sa mission : camoufler un meurtre pour protéger la famille royale.Entre Downton Abbey et Miss Marple, une série denquêtes royales so British !Londres, 1934. La ville est en ébullition. Le prince Geor

Entre Downton Abbey et Miss Marple, une série denquêtes royales so British !Comté du Kent, Angleterre, 1934.Passer un smoking pour le dîner, utiliser une fourchette pour la viande, une autre pour le

Le douzième tome de la série de cosy crime historique à la croisée de Downton Abbey, The Crown et Agatha Christie.La nouvelle mission de Georgie : arriver jusquà lautel ! Royaume-Uni, 1935.Si seuleme