The Pigeon Pie Mystery

In Julia Stuart's engaging follow-up to The Tower, the Zoo and the Tortoise, the clever murder mystery unfolds in Victorian England, where Princess Alexandrina finds herself residing in the supposedly haunted Hampton Court Palace after her father's passing. Joined by her loyal maid Pooki and a cast of eccentric characters, including three quirky widows, Alexandrina's new life takes a dark turn when a picnic leads to a murder investigation that targets Pooki. Determined to clear her friend’s name, the princess embarks on her own investigation, navigating a web of secrets while uncovering the palace's hidden dangers and whimsical charm.