Avid Series Reader's Reviews > Death at Glamis Castle

Death at Glamis Castle by Robin Paige is the 9th book in the Kathryn Ardleigh / Sir Charles Sheridan historical mystery series. Sir Charles is summoned by the king to urgent (and secret) duty in Scotland, at historic Glamis Castle. Kate is enchanted by a tour of the castle, during which she learns that Scottish visitors always slept under their own plaids, including Bonnie Prince Charlie. Charles is put in charge of a manhunt. Lord Osborne, long-term resident in the castle (actually imprisoned there), has gone missing. A castle servant has been murdered. The victim's body was discovered by her daughter on her way to work in the castle. Obvious to Charles, from his forensic knowledge, is that the body was not killed at the location where it was discovered. He is certain the murder ties in with the missing man. But did the man commit the murder, or was he abducted? Chapters alternate between Kate's and Charles' independent sleuthing, and the loyal servant aiding and abetting the missing man, who thinks he's Bonnie Prince Charlie. Of course her name is Flora MacDonald. Once Charles and Kate pool their knowledge, they are able to solve the mystery, catch the killer and meet the royal fugitive. Light, entertaining, quick read; mostly predictable, but a few surprises included.