A very popular cooking show is being filmed at Francis Court. Everyone is excited except perhaps for Lady Beatrice who has other more pressing interests. But when the star of the show is found dead from a knife wound, well, that gets everyone’s attention. Bea is now doing some undercover work, along with Detective Chief Inspector Richard Fitzwilliam, who is still recovering from an injury and not supposed to be working. Neither can stay away from this interesting case. The more people they talk to, the more secrets they uncover. Who knew that a cooking show was really a boiling pot of subterfuge! This cozy is filled with twists along the way, with some red herrings thrown in for good measure. A large cast of characters may make it difficult to keep track of who’s who, but it helps that a list and description of characters was kindly provided by the author. After a somewhat slow start, the book really gained momentum. There is more than just a mystery to keep reader’s interest in the story: a budding romance seems to be blossoming between Bea and Rich. The royal setting is quite intriguing, and characters are well drawn and interesting. This novel is part of the series “A Right Royal Cozy Investigation,” and reading the series from the beginning will benefit reader’s understanding of the characters and their relationships. Cozy mystery readers looking for something a bit different will enjoy this novel.

I received a free copy of this title through Book Sirens, and my review is my own opinion, freely given. ( )