The Pigeon Pie Mystery
The Pigeon Pie Mystery by Julia Stuart, published by Doubleday in 2012, is a novel that unfolds in the intriguing setting of Hampton Court Palace. Following the sudden death of her father, Indian Princess Alexandrina finds herself without resources and is granted a home by Queen Victoria. As she navigates her new life, she befriends three eccentric widows and participates in a picnic where a pigeon pie baked by her lady’s maid, Pooki, leads to unexpected consequences.
Readers will discover a blend of mystery and humor as the story progresses, particularly when Major-General Bagshot dies after consuming the pie, placing Pooki at the center of a murder investigation. The narrative explores themes of friendship and the peculiarities of palace life, all while set against the backdrop of London. This edition spans 313 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers into a whimsical yet suspenseful tale.
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When Indian Princess Alexandrina is left penniless by the sudden death of her father, Queen Victoria grants her a grace-and-favor home in Hampton Court Palace. Though it’s rumored to be haunted, Alexandrina and her lady’s maid, Pooki, have no choice but to accept. The princess is soon befriended by three eccentric widows who invite her to a picnic with all the palace’s inhabitants, for which Pooki bakes a pigeon pie. But when Major-General Bagshot dies after eating said pie, Pooki becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation.
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