The Queen Who Came in from the Cold

The utterly charming 2025 cosy mystery in the bestselling Her Majesty The Queen series.

The most unique sleuth you're likely to encounter - right royal fun

An all-star cast, a thrilling plot and writing sharper than diamonds on a crown. A wonderful read!

Bennett strikes gold. It's fast and funny entertainment

S.J. Bennett's latest royally entertaining mystery gives fresh fizz to the phrase On Her Majesty's Secret Service

Witty, clever and a treasure house of detail about the Royal household. S J Bennett has produced another absorbing mystery with a wonderful heroine, a cache of insider information and a satisfyingly twisty plot

SJ Bennett was born in Yorkshire and travelled the world as an army child. She had a varied career before her first novel was published when she was 42. Since then, her books have won awards, been optioned for TV, and have been translated into over 20 languages.

She was once asked to interview for the role of Assistant Private Secretary to the Queen and still considers it the job that got away. A curious royal watcher for many years, she lives in London, where she can often be found haunting its palaces, museums, galleries and libraries. She currently writes the 'Her Majesty the Queen Investigates' series.

You can find her on Instagram @sophiabennett_writer and on Twitter @sophiabennett.