About this series
Royal Spyness Mysteries is a series by Rhys Bowen. We list 21 books in this series so far, in reading order.
Start with Book 1: Her Royal Spyness.
Tagged on most books in this series: Historical, British, 1930s and Travel.
If you like Royal Spyness Mysteries, try Ocean Liner Mysteries by Edward Marston, Kettle & Knot Mysteries by Violet Nightingale and Parker Pyne Mysteries by Agatha Christie.
What readers say
Readers love Royal Spyness for Lady Georgiana, a penniless royal relative in 1930s England, along with witty humor, a glamorous-but-broke aristocratic world, a slow-burn romance with the Irish rogue Darcy and audiobooks praised for their narration. Recent reviews are mostly enthusiastic, often from readers bingeing the whole series. Common criticisms are light, predictable mysteries, slow setups, repetitive recaps and more romance than sleuthing in early books.
Best for: Readers who want witty, romantic 1930s historical cozies.
Summary of public reader reviews, updated October 2026.
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