In MALICE AT THE PALACE, Georgie had been staying in her friend, Belinda's place until Belinda unexpectedly returns. She returns to Rannoch House to find her brother and sister-in-law there. Down to her last option, she decides to stay with her maternal grandfather, until she is asked to stay at Kensington Palace with her cousin's betrothed wife.

George has led a disreputable life but he is now engaged to Princess Marina of Greece. Georgie is asked to stay with Marina and to guide her through society until the wedding.

With her not-so-trusty maid Queenie at her side, Georgie moves into Kensington Palace. It seems like life is finally going her way. Then a dead woman is found on the grounds as Georgie and Marina return from a night out.

The Queen asks Georgie to help Scotland Yard with their investigation as they do their best to keep the scandal under wraps. As Georgie learns more about the life of Bobo Carrington, she learns that Bobo was once involved with Darcy O'Mara, Georgie's often missing beau. The secrets exposed with lead to the identity of the killer.

Rhy Bowen has kept the Royal Spyness series fresh and exciting. MALICE AT THE PALACE is an interestingly convoluted mystery based on the history of Kensington Palace and its ghosts. It ends on an interesting note with Georgie and Darcy. Don't miss this book if you are a fan of Ms. Bowen.