title: Her Royal Spyness
author:  Rhys Bowen 
description: Set in London in 1930, this merry first in a new cozy series from Agatha-winner Bowen introduces a delightful heroineLady Victoria Georgiana Charlotte Eugenie. Thirty-fourth in line for the English throne, Georgie has been educated to curtsey, host lavish fetes and marry well. When her brother cuts off her pitiful allowance, Georgie leaves the family home in Scotland for London, determined to become a liberated woman. Lasting only a few hours as a saleswoman in Harrods, Georgie starts a maid service, but she turns detective after finding a drowned man in her bathtub. When her brother is accused of the murder, she must try to clear him and the family name. Quirky characters like her lovable grandfather; her estranged, oft-wed mother; and an incorrigible, sexy Irishman add to the fun. Georgie's madcap antics are certain to leave the reader eager for the next installment. Bowen is also the author of the Molly Murphy (<i>In Dublin's Fair City</i>, etc.) and the Constable Evans (<i>Evanly Bodies</i>, etc.) series. <i>(July)</i> <br />Copyright  Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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  Never trust a spy!
  
  
  Nicoletta, the Countess Vilandry, is on a dangerous mission—to lure fellow spy
  Gabriel D’Arcy into bed and into revealing his true loyalties. With such
  sensual games at play and such strong sensations awakened, suddenly Nicky’s
  dangerously close to exposing her real identity.
  
  
  Gabe knows that the countess has been sent to seduce him. The only question is
  to what end? He’s never met such a captivating woman—and he’s determined to
  enjoy every seductive second she spends as his very willing captive!
  
  
  “Plenty of tension and dangerous excitement blended with poignancy and
  passion.”  
  —RT Book Reviews on Falling for the Highland Rogue
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  He grinned at Nicky. “I’ve been on the Town a long time, Countess. I have not
  failed to learn how to make the most of the company of a lovely and enticing
  woman.”
  
  
  She settled herself more comfortably on the seat. “I do not respond well to
  flattery.”
  
  
  “And if it is the truth, Countess?”
  
  
  She shook her head. “I