"Edinburgh is mourning the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II when bookseller Delaney Nichols's boss comes to her with a most unusual assignment. An old friend of his has found what could be a priceless relic on her estate's property, and Delaney is tasked with investigating. Could the friend, Jolie, possibly have an item of breathtaking Scottish historical significance in her possession? But while Delaney is examining the priceless item at Jolie's estate, she and Jolie hear a scream and meet a much less welcome discovery: a body. As Delaney digs deeper, she discovers Jolie's own fascinating history. Jolie's mother had long claimed that her daughter was the rightful heir to the throne, not Elizabeth II, because of an affair she supposedly had with King Edward VIII. The only evidence, however, is a purported journal that one of Edward's secretaries kept. The puzzles become more confusing when a connection is uncovered between this far-fetched story and the murdered man. Delaney will have to read between the lines to put together the pieces...or become history herself."--Back cover.