REVIEW: 12 Clues of Christmas by Rhys Bowen

The Twelve Clues of Christmas By Rhys Bowen

Reviewed by B.K.Hart

The Twelve Clues of Christmas by New York Times bestselling author Rhys Bowen is a very cleverly done mystery and delightful addition to the “Her Royal Spyness” series.  It is an entertaining mix of mystery and humor.

This is the sixth book in “Her Royal Spyness Series” by Rhys Bowen.  Lady Georgiana Rannoch, Her Royal Spyness, gets caught up in a Christmas mystery when the folks in the quaint village of Tiddleton-under-Lovey get caught up in the Lovey curse and begin dropping like flies.

It’s Great Britain in the 1930’s (the novel includes a guest appearance by the late great, Noel Coward).  The story is sprinkled with a bit of Muncie, Indiana flavor with the inclusion of Americans who pay to stay at the manor for the Christmas holiday.

I found myself laughing aloud at some of the antics, from the groping unwanted hands under the dinner table, to the unraveling of her best gowns, and snoring maids found in the Lady’s bed. At times, the humor made me feel like I wasn’t paying close enough attention to what was actually going on in the story.

This is a must read for anyone who loves cozy mysteries.

*New York Times bestselling author Rhys Bowen will join the Speed City Sisters in Crime on February 25.  She will speak and meet fans at a Tea from 2 p.m - 4 p.m. at the College Park Neighborhood Clubhouse, then hold a book signing at Barnes and Noble next to Keystone at the Crossing from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.