Recommendations based on Malice at the Palaceby Rhys Bowen

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  1. The Twelve Clues of Christmas

    by Rhys Bowen
    Lady Georgiana Rannoch is invited to a country estate for Christmas, but when accidents start happening, she must solve the mystery before it's too late.

    In the sixth mystery in the, New York Times, bestselling Royal Spyness series, Lady Georgiana Rannoch cannot wait to ring in the New Year—before a Christmas killer wrings another neck… Scotland, 1933 ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. Heirs and Graces

    by Rhys Bowen
    Lady Georgiana Rannoch is tasked with finding a suitable husband while navigating the treacherous waters of high society.

    As thirty-fifth in line for the throne, Lady Georgiana Rannoch may not be the most sophisticated young woman, but she knows her table manners. It's forks on the left, knives on the right, not in His ... (Goodreads)

  3. A Royal Pain

    by Rhys Bowen
    Lady Georgiana Rannoch, 34th in line to the throne, navigates the ups and downs of high society in 1930s London.

    It's 1930s London, and Lady Georgiana – thirty-fourth in line to the throne -- has a lot on her plate, but little in her cupboards, in this national bestseller... Baked beans and boiled eggs. That's ... (Goodreads)

  4. A Murder in Time

    by Julie McElwain
    FBI agent Kendra Donovan time travels to 1815 England and becomes embroiled in a murder investigation.

    When brilliant FBI agent Kendra Donovan stumbles back in time and finds herself in a 19th century English castle under threat from a vicious serial killer, she scrambles to solve the case before it ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. The Curious Case of the Copper Corpse

    by Alan Bradley
    A short story featuring Flavia de Luce, a young chemist and amateur detective, solving a murder mystery in a morgue.

    Murder! the letter says, Come at once. Anson House, Greyminster, Staircase No. 3. How can Flavia de Luce resist such an urgent plea? After all, examining a dead body sounds like a perfectly splendid ... (Goodreads)

  6. And Only to Deceive

    by Tasha Alexander
    Newly widowed Emily discovers her late husband's secrets and becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of deception and betrayal in Victorian England.

    From gifted new writer Tasha Alexander comes a stunning novel of historical suspense set in Victorian England, meticulously researched and with a twisty plot that involves stolen antiquities, ... (Goodreads)

  7. Razor Girl

    by Carl Hiaasen
    A wild and wacky crime caper, set in the Florida Keys.

    Merry completes her latest abduction on the Overseas Highway , only to find that she and her accomplice "Zeto" have snatched the wrong person: Lane Coolman, a talent manager from Los Angeles on his ... (Wikipedia)

  8. As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust

    by Alan Bradley
    An orphaned girl's adventure of solving a decades-old murder at the mysterious Miss Bodycote's Female Academy.

    NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER,Flavia de Luce—“part Harriet the Spy, part Violet Baudelaire from Lemony Snicket’s, A Series of Unfortunate Events,” (,The New York Times Book Review,)—takes her remarkable ... (Goodreads)

  9. Relic

    by Douglas Preston
    Scientists investigate an ancient secret, hidden deep in the South American jungle.

    In September 1987, Dr. Julian Whittlesey is leading an expedition through the Amazon Basin , in the Brazilian rainforest , in search of the lost Kothoga tribe. He hopes to prove that they still do ... (Wikipedia)

  10. Very Good, Jeeves!

    by P.G. Wodehouse
    Witty adventures of a bumbling aristocrat and his trusty butler.

    Whatever the cause of Bertie Wooster's consternation — Bobbie Wickham gives away fierce Aunt Agatha's dog; again in the bad books of Sir Roderick Glossop; Tuppy crushes on robust opera singer — ... (Goodreads)

  11. First Year

    by Rachel E. Carter
    Orphaned mage Ryiah enters the Academy to become a mage, but finds herself in a cutthroat competition against her fellow students.

    Magic. Romance. Rivals., Perfect for fans of, Throne of Glass, Falling Kingdoms,, and Tamora Pierce., Before the age of seventeen, the young men and women of Jerar are given a choice —pursue a trade ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. The Reader

    by Traci Chee
    In a world where reading is forbidden, a girl discovers a mysterious book and embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth about her past.

    An instant New York Times Bestseller, this is a stunning debut set in a world where reading is unheard-of. Perfect for fans of Inkheart and Shadow and Bone Finalist for the Kirkus Prize and nominated ... (Goodreads)

  13. A Game of Thrones: The Book of Ice and Fire RPG rulebook

    by Simone Cooper
    A comprehensive guide to playing the role-playing game based on George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series.

    This Tri-Stat System roleplaying game (RPG) rulebook brings the characters and concepts from George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones - the first book in the author's epic A Song of Ice and Fire ... (Goodreads)

  14. Battle of the Ampere

    by Richard Paul Evans
    Michael and his friends continue their quest to save the world from a deadly virus, facing new challenges and enemies along the way.

    The hair-raising action continues for Michael Vey in this charged third installment of the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Michael, Taylor, Ostin and the rest of the Electroclan have destroyed ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. Alaskan Holiday

    by Debbie Macomber
    A heartwarming romance set in the Alaskan wilderness, where a city girl falls in love with a rugged bush pilot.

    NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER ,•, Debbie Macomber brings us to the Alaskan wilderness for a magical Christmas tale about finding love where it’s least expected.,“Picture-perfect . . . this charmer will ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Christmas on the Island

    by Jenny Colgan
    A London-based baker travels to a remote Scottish island to help a friend, and finds love and a sense of belonging in the process.

    From the New York Times bestselling author of The Café by the Sea —whose novels are “an evocative, sweet treat” (JOJO MOYES)—comes this heartwarming holiday novel set on a charming Scottish island., ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Scent of Magic

    by Maria V. Snyder
    A young healer must navigate a dangerous world of magic and politics to save her people from a deadly plague.

    Continue the mystical story of the Healer trilogy by, New York Times , bestselling author Maria V. Snyder. As the last Healer in the Fifteen Realms, Avry of Kazan is in a unique position: in the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. Emma

    by Alexander McCall Smith
    A modern retelling of Jane Austen's classic novel, following the life of Emma Woodhouse and her matchmaking schemes in contemporary times.

    The summer after she graduates from university, Emma Woodhouse returns home to the village of Highbury, where she will live with her health-conscious father until she is ready to launch her ... (Goodreads)

  19. My Plain Jane

    by Cynthia Hand
    A retelling of Jane Eyre with a supernatural twist, featuring ghosts, secret societies, and a witty narrative voice.

    Move over, Charlotte Brontë. The authors of the New York Times bestselling My Lady Jane are back with an irreverent spin on Jane Eyre —a tale of mischief, romance, and supernatural mayhem perfect for ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics

    by Chris Grabenstein
    Twelve children compete in a library-themed Olympics, solving puzzles and riddles to win. Mr. Lemoncello's games are full of surprises and excitement.

    Welcome, boys and girls, readers of all ages, to the first-ever Library Olympiad! Kyle and his teammates are back, and the world-famous game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, is at it again! This time Mr. ... (Goodreads)

  21. The Odds of Loving Grover Cleveland

    by Rebekah Crane
    A summer camp for troubled teens brings together a group of misfits who learn to confront their pasts and embrace their true selves.

    According to sixteen-year-old Zander Osborne, nowhere is an actual place—and she’s just fine there. But her parents insist that she get out of her head—and her home state—and attend Camp Padua, a ... (Goodreads)

  22. Mortal Heart

    by Robin LaFevers
    A young assassin, Annith, must choose between loyalty to her convent or following her heart. Set in medieval Brittany.

    Annith has watched her gifted sisters at the convent come and go, carrying out their dark dealings in the name of St. Mortain, patiently awaiting her own turn to serve Death. But her worst fears are ... (Goodreads)

  23. The Bourbon Kings

    by J.R. Ward
    A wealthy Southern family's secrets and scandals are exposed when their bourbon empire is threatened.

    For generations, the Bradford family has worn the mantle of kings of the bourbon capital of the world. Their sustained wealth has afforded them prestige and privilege—as well as a hard-won division ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Staff of Serapis

    by Rick Riordan
    Annabeth Chase and Sadie Kane team up to defeat an ancient Egyptian magician and Greek god. A thrilling crossover between two popular book series.

    While on the subway after a failed internship interview, Annabeth Chase notices a monster with a wolf head and a lion head. As she does not have a weapon, she starts an argument between the two heads ... (Wikipedia)

  25. Eleventh Grave in Moonlight

    by Darynda Jones
    Charley Davidson, a private investigator and grim reaper, must solve a murder case while dealing with her own personal demons.

    My entire life can be summed up in one sentence: , ,“Well, that didn’t go as planned.”, —T-Shirt A typical day in the life of Charley Davidson involves cheating husbands, errant wives, missing ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. Dashing Through the Snow

    by Debbie Macomber
    Two strangers, Ashley and Dash, embark on a road trip from San Francisco to Seattle during Christmas, facing unexpected adventures and falling in love.

    Savor the magic of the season with #1, New York Times, bestselling author Debbie Macomber’s newest Christmas novel, filled with warmth, humor, the promise of love, and a dash of unexpected adventure. ... (Goodreads)

  27. A Man of Some Repute

    by Elizabeth Edmondson
    A British spy mystery set in a post-WWII Europe. A man's death leads to uncovering secrets and conspiracies.

    Truth is rarely pure and never simple… Selchester Castle in 1953 sits quiet and near-empty, its corridors echoing with glories of the past. Or so it seems to intelligence officer Hugo Hawksworth, ... (Goodreads)

  28. The Royal We

    by Heather Cocks
    A modern fairytale of a young woman's romance with a prince, and the challenges of life as a royal.

    An American girl finds her prince in this "fun and dishy" (, People,) royal romance inspired by Prince William and Kate Middleton.,American Bex Porter was never one for fairy tales. Her twin sister ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. The Year of Pleasures

    by Elizabeth Berg
    After losing her husband, Betta moves to a small town and embarks on a journey of self-discovery, friendship, and new beginnings.

    In this rich and deeply satisfying novel by the beloved author of The Art of Mending , and Open House , a resilient woman embarks upon an unforgettable journey of adventure, self-discovery, and ... (Goodreads)

  30. Dark Road to Darjeeling

    by Deanna Raybourn
    Lady Julia Grey and her husband travel to India to investigate a suspicious death at a tea plantation. Secrets and danger lurk in the shadows.

    After eight idyllic months in the Mediterranean, Lady Julia Grey and her detective husband are ready to put their investigative talents to work once more. At the urging of Julia's eccentric family, ... (Goodreads)