There's something new in the headquarters of the Brighton Police, a tea kettle that turns it self off once the water boils! As much as everyone wants to stand around and watch that happen, there is police work to do. A local gang member has gone missing, a dangerous criminal (who likes to kill police) has escaped, and Inspector Steine's new popularity is, well, too much! This includes a large, loud and somewhat annoying secretary to handle all the mail and keep him safe. (well, maybe). There's a Freudian psychiatrist, too, what's she up to? And don't forget Mrs. Groynes (makes tea and cleans for the police, but also is a criminal mastermind), she must be up to something (she is, something big)! Don't overlook the 'black and white' theme. Psycho by the Sea is the fourth Constable Twitten Mystery by Lynne Truss.

Guy Hartford, artist and sometimes spy for the Royals is called upon to solve a potentially devastating rumor concerning Edward and Mrs. Simpson. Edward has been told to 'behave himself' but this rumor indicates he is doing anything but that. The plot thickens, as the saying goes, when the body of a former courtier of Edward is found in an abandoned (but once very popular) royal lodging. Betraying the Crown is the third Guy Harford Mystery by TP Fielden. Based on true events that never made the English news ... be sure to read the author's note at the end. Maybe even start with it.

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