The Queen Who Came in from the Cold by Sophia Bennett

Dive into the fifth installment of the acclaimed Her Majesty the Queen Investigates mystery series. Set in 1961, this utterly brilliant novel sees the Queen embarking on a high-stakes investigation involving Cold War intrigue just as she prepares for a state visit to Italy aboard Britannia. Join the amateur sleuth as she tackles spies, lies, and a potential murder witnessed from the royal train.

• The Queen and her assistant private secretary, Joan McGraw, team up for their second joint investigation.
• The mystery begins with an unreliable witness claiming to have seen a brutal murder from the royal train.
• The case connects to a missing friend of Princess Margaret's new husband, Tony Armstrong Jones.
• The investigation takes the pair all the way to Venice amidst Cold War skulduggery.

• 'A witty whodunit starring our very own HM The Queen as an amateur sleuth' - Good Housekeeping
• 'Miss Marple with a crown' - Daily Mirror
• 'A flawless gem. A perfect score on the '3 Cs': charm, character and comedy' - CJ Wray

• Author: Bennett, Sophia
• Series: Her Majesty the Queen Investigates (Book 5 of 6)
• Binding: paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 416 pages
• Publication Date: 2 July 2026
• Dimensions: 130x26x199mm (13 x 2.6 x 19.9 cm)
• ISBN-13: 978-1838777722
• Item Weight: 280 g

Experience the charm, wit, and historical detail that makes this British Detective series a must-read. Secure your copy of The Queen Who Came in from the Cold today.