This was not as good as Rhys Bowen's previous books have been. I was disappointed at the errors that weren't fixed (the editor's and proofreader's faults, not the authors) but also at the transparency of the mystery. It was obvious who the murderer was, if the motives weren't 100% clear. I was also disappointed that the ending actually pandered to poor behavior from children. Actually, the children in the book were written terribly and everyone forgave them because they were children. It made my skin crawl. I don't understand why so many authors represent children as only obnoxious and spoiled. I know kids CAN be but by in large, all children are not always acting that way! 
 Again, not my favorite and a disappointment considering the Her Royal Spyness series has been one of my favorites for years.