Hodgetts, Eileen Enwright

Coronation: A House of Windsor Mystery

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ISBN 13:
9781737607045
author:
Hodgetts, Eileen Enwright
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Emerge Publishing Group, LLC
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
258
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.4 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£13.72

Description

A historical mystery inspired by true events. England 1952: King George VI's sudden death has created a crisis. As the royal jewelers prepare for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, they discover that the historic jewels in the Imperial State Crown have been replaced with fake stones. The real jewels had been removed from the crown at the beginning of World War II, to preserve them in case of invasion, but they are no longer in their hiding place. Powerful forces are plotting to block Elizabeth's coronation and replace her with another member of the royal family. They will stop at nothing to retrieve the jewels for their own purposes. With time running out, a small group loyal to Elizabeth must follow a trail of treachery and death. They must unravel the mystery on the night a squad of conscientious objectors were sent to dig a hole in the grounds of Windsor Castle and hide Britain's greatest treasures... in an old biscuit tin. As the stakes rise, the group must navigate a complex web of secrets and deception to uncover the truth. With the fate of the monarchy hanging in the balance, they must act quickly to prevent a catastrophic outcome. Will they be able to uncover the location of the stolen jewels before it's too late? Set against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in British history, this gripping mystery will keep you on the edge of your seat as you follow the twists and turns of the investigation.

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