Step into the glittering chaos of a royal-adjacent murder mystery where backstage drama meets palace intrigue! This is an irresistible blend of clever sleuthing, quirky characters, and theatrical flair. Even if you’ve never read another book in the series, Helen Golden makes it easy to dive in—and nearly impossible to put down. Murder, mischief, and a touch of monarchy? Yes, please.
Murder Most Wilde by Helen Golden
Series: A Right Royal Cozy Investigation #12
Genres: Cozy Mystery

In the world of amateur theatre, the drama isn’t all onstage…

Tragedy Strikes the Windstanton Players
Popular local actor, Noel Ashworth, who collapsed during the rehearsal of Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, was pronounced dead at the scene. As shock ripples through Windstanton’s tight-knit amateur theatre group, the Fenshire Police are looking at them as suspects.

I can’t let Perry’s acting debut end in disaster! With the cast spooked and the local police under-resourced, Bea—along with Perry, Rich, Simon, and her trusty Westie, Daisy must shift through the cast’s petty jealousies and diva behaviour to unmask the killer before they strike again.

When the show must go on...will everyone make it to opening night?

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This was my first time reading a book from the Right Royal Cozy Investigations series—and wow, what a treat! Helen Golden masterfully crafts a murder mystery that stands perfectly on its own while hinting at a wonderfully rich world of recurring characters. If you’re a first-timer like me, don’t worry: there’s even a character guide at the back to help you get your bearings (though truthfully, you’ll be swept into the story so quickly, you may not even need it).

The plot kicks off when Perry, an aspiring actor finally getting his big break, finds himself entangled in a real-life mystery when the leading man suddenly collapses during rehearsal. As it turns out, it wasn’t just stage fright—it was murder. What unfolds from there is a lively whodunit packed with twists, secrets, and a cast of suspects that kept me guessing until the end. The victim? Utterly detestable. The motive? Could’ve been anyone. That’s what makes it so deliciously entertaining.

Meanwhile, Perry’s husband Simon juggles writing his detective novel and running a restaurant, while Lady Bea—royal by blood, sleuth by choice—is weighing the unexpected prospect of joining the Royal Family as a working royal. Her fiancé Rich brings charm and wit to the mix, and their chemistry is absolutely delightful.

Despite the many threads—murders, royal duties, personal ambitions—Golden weaves them all together seamlessly. The pacing is brisk, the dialogue sparkles, and the characters leap off the page with warmth and humor. Honestly, I didn’t want it to end.

Whether you binge it in a day or savor every chapter, Murder Most Wilde is a sparkling, clever mystery that will leave you smiling—and craving the next installment. I’m officially hooked.