Naughty in Nice / Rhys Bowen / 328 pages

In 1933 London, Lady Georgiana Rannoch is volunteering in a soup kitchen serving unfortunates laid low by the Depression.  Her Majesty the Queen approves of "volunteer service for the good of the community at this sad time."  When the lady's brother and his expectant wife leaves for the French Riviera, Georgianna is left to close the house. She has an appointment to meet with the queen.  She is 34th in line for the throne.  The queen enlists her services as a spy.  During the New Year Honors at Buckingham Palace a priceless snuff box was taken.  The queen wants Georgianna to find the culprit and recover the box.  She is also to keep an eye on the heir apparent, David, the queen's son, and American Wallis Simpson.  Delightful!  A most welcome break from zombies and the apocalypse.