Death on the Royal Yacht Hardcover by S.J. Bennett

Product Details

• Publisher: Crooked Lane Books (2026-10-20)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 336 pages
• ISBN-13: 9798892427142
• Item Weight: 408.24 grams
• Dimensions: 21.74 x 14.55 x 2.57 cm

Amateur sleuth Queen Elizabeth II investigates on the high seas in the sixth installment of this historical mystery series The New York Times Book Review calls “sheer entertainment,” perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen and Richard Osman.

1966, Caribbean Sea. The Queen is touring the islands of the West Indies aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia. Her schedule is packed with official visits, but when her new diary secretary, young Pamela Sinclair, is found dead in her cabin, the whole trip threatens to be thrown off course. 

Pamela’s death from an overdose of prescription pills is surrounded by details that don’t add up. It looks as though she was afraid of someone on board, and Joan McGraw—the Queen’s loyal sidekick and assistant private secretary—is the leading suspect. 

With the whole world watching, the real circumstances surrounding her death must be uncovered, and quickly. Luckily for the Queen, she and Joan are experts at floating from one engagement to the next as the tour continues and the killer roams free—for now.

About the Author

S. J. Bennett was born in Yorkshire, England, and lives in London. An army child, she grew up traveling around the world. Her first novel was published when she was forty-two, after a varied career and lots of procrastination. She is the award-winning author of several books for children and teaches and podcasts about writing.