[ THE BLOOD ROYAL (JOE SANDILANDS MYSTERIES) ] By Cleverly, Barbara ( Author) 2012 [ Paperback ]

In the ninth installment of the Joe Sandilands series, the stakes are high as a shocking murder unfolds against a backdrop of intrigue and deception. Set in a richly detailed landscape, the narrative follows Sandilands, a tenacious detective whose sharp instincts lead him into a tangled web of royal secrets and dark motives.

As he navigates a world filled with unexpected twists and turns, the tension mounts, revealing not only the complexities of the crime itself but also the characters intertwined in this captivating mystery. Cleverly weaves historical elements seamlessly into the plot, making for an enthralling read that keeps you guessing until the very end.