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Queen Camilla Faces Royal Assassination Plot
26 Nov
Summary
- Queen Camilla is a character in Peter James' new crime novel.
- The book depicts an assassination attempt on the Queen.
- Camilla actively champions reading and literacy across the UK.
A new crime thriller by bestselling author Peter James features Queen Camilla as a central character, facing a perilous assassination attempt. The novel, "The Hawk Is Dead," opens with a violent incident aboard the royal train, which tragically claims the life of Camilla's private secretary and propels Detective Superintendent Roy Grace into a complex investigation.
The plot delves into intrigue within the royal household, uncovering a conspiracy that may have targeted the Queen. James incorporates elements of the real-life Buckingham Palace renovation and priceless artifacts from the Royal Collection, adding layers of suspense and authenticity to the narrative, drawing from insights provided by palace staff.
This literary appearance aligns with Queen Camilla's long-standing advocacy for books, reading, and literacy. Her initiative, the Queen's Reading Room, demonstrates her dedication to promoting literary engagement across the U.K., from engaging with schoolchildren to supporting authors and libraries during public engagements.
