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Rhys Bowen

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I'm a New York Times bestselling mystery author, winner of both Agatha and Anthony awards for my Molly Murphy mysteries, set in 1902 New York City.

I have recently published four internationally bestselling WWII novels, one of them a #1 Kindle bestseller, and the Tuscan Child selling almost a million copies to date. In Farleigh Field won three major awards and was nominated for an Edgar. My other stand-alone novels are The Victory Garden, about land girls in WWI and Above the Bay of Angels, featuring a young woman who becomes chef for Queen Victoria.
April 2021 will mark the publication of THE VENICE SKETCHBOOK--another sweeping historical novel of love, loss and intrigue.

My books are currently translated into 29 languages and I have fans wo
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Rhys Bowen I'm working on the next Royal Spyness novel called Malice at the Palace. It's about a royal wedding and so much fun to write.…moreI'm working on the next Royal Spyness novel called Malice at the Palace. It's about a royal wedding and so much fun to write.(less)
Rhys Bowen I'd love to know. I'm tempted to sending Duchess Kate a copy.…moreI'd love to know. I'm tempted to sending Duchess Kate a copy.(less)
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Where the Sky Begins

With Covid still lingering on and making travel difficult I've not had my usual booktours for two years, and I'm really missing seeing my faithful readers all over the US.

So I've tried to get the word out about my new stand alone novel WHERE THE SKY BEGINS. I know there has been a wonderful Goodreads giveaway and I hop all of you who have enjoyed the book will post reviews everywhere.

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“They don't hang dukes, darling. He'd be let off by reason of insanity. Everyone knows the upper classes are batty.”
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message 5: by Nancy

Nancy Just finished The Edge of Dreams. LOVED IT! Whenever I start a Molly Murphy book I can't put it down till I finish.


Jeannie and Louis Rigod Dear Rhys,

Thank you for being a good friend that sure can write! I only wish I had known you when my Mother was still here, she would have adored your style of writing as do I. Happy life and writing.

Jeannie


Connie Hi Rhys--great to see you here! I have the Guernsey Literary book on my Kindle and after seeing that you gave it 5 stars I'm eager to get to it. Meanwhile, I'm still writing both of my mystery series---staying extremely busy!


message 2: by Rhys

Rhys Bowen Debbie wrote: "I really enjoy your books"

Thank you, Debbie. When I have a moment to breathe, i'd better do something with this profile page, hadn't I?



Debbie Bentman I really enjoy your books


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