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The Mysteries of Max #13
Purrfectly Royal
When Tessa Torrance, newly minted royal and wife of Prince Dante, becomes the target of a suspected assassination attempt, her mother's first instinct is to ask Tessa's old friend Odelia Poole to track down the would-be assailant. Odelia, Chase and Odelia's grandmother are flown over to England and move into Newtmore Cottage with Tess and Dante. They soon find themselves in over their heads when the hits keep on coming and things get very hairy indeed.
Good thing Odelia's cats have traveled along with her to the Land of Hope and Glory, in a bid to lend support to Tessa's English bulldog Fluffy. All the cats can think of, though, is meeting those most famous pets of the Queen's corgis. But when Gran gets it into her nut that she wants to be Queen of America, things quickly spiral out of control.
Will Odelia and Chase be able to save the Duchess of Essex from certain death? Will Gran become America's first Queen? And if that's the case, who will be First Cat? Find out in Purrfectly Royal, Max's most regal adventure yet.
Good thing Odelia's cats have traveled along with her to the Land of Hope and Glory, in a bid to lend support to Tessa's English bulldog Fluffy. All the cats can think of, though, is meeting those most famous pets of the Queen's corgis. But when Gran gets it into her nut that she wants to be Queen of America, things quickly spiral out of control.
Will Odelia and Chase be able to save the Duchess of Essex from certain death? Will Gran become America's first Queen? And if that's the case, who will be First Cat? Find out in Purrfectly Royal, Max's most regal adventure yet.
220 pages, Paperback
First published August 27, 2019
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Nic Saint
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Nic has a background in political science and before being struck by the writing bug worked odd jobs around the world (including but not limited to massage therapist in Mexico, gardener in Italy, restaurant manager in India, and Berlitz teacher in Belgium).
When he’s not writing he enjoys curling up with a good (comic) book, watching British crime dramas, French comedies or Nancy Meyers movies, sampling pastry (apple cake!), pasta and chocolate (preferably the dark variety), twisting himself into a pretzel doing morning yoga, going for a run, and spoiling his big red tomcat Tommy.
He lives with his wife (and aforementioned cat) in a small village smack dab in the middle of absolutely nowhere and is probably writing his next ‘Mysteries of Max’ book right now.
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Nic has a background in political science and before being struck by the writing bug worked odd jobs around the world (including but not limited to massage therapist in Mexico, gardener in Italy, restaurant manager in India, and Berlitz teacher in Belgium).
When he’s not writing he enjoys curling up with a good (comic) book, watching British crime dramas, French comedies or Nancy Meyers movies, sampling pastry (apple cake!), pasta and chocolate (preferably the dark variety), twisting himself into a pretzel doing morning yoga, going for a run, and spoiling his big red tomcat Tommy.
He lives with his wife (and aforementioned cat) in a small village smack dab in the middle of absolutely nowhere and is probably writing his next ‘Mysteries of Max’ book right now.
www.nicsaint.com
www.facebook.com/nicsaintauthor
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March 10, 2022
Max and friends are in England. Someone is trying to kill a member of the royal family.
Grandma has decided that she is going to be the Queen of the United States and plans on getting advice from the Queen. The cats are not impressed by the royal Corgis, with whom they are kidnapped.
It is life as usual for Max and the family.
Grandma has decided that she is going to be the Queen of the United States and plans on getting advice from the Queen. The cats are not impressed by the royal Corgis, with whom they are kidnapped.
It is life as usual for Max and the family.
January 30, 2022
The Corgi’s may be royal but they are still just dogs!
Odelia, Chase, and Odelia’s grandmother have arrived at Newtmore Cottage in England to find out who is trying to kill Odelia’s friend Tessa. Tessa has been targeted ever since she married Prince Dante but the attempts are getting worse. Fortunately, Max, Dooley, Brutus, and Harriet have come along with Odelia to help solve the case. They are enjoying the royal treatment they receive, but soon discover royal English dogs aren’t all that much different than regular American dogs.
I enjoy this series with its interweaving of animal and human investigators. Dooley is always humorous and the different perspectives of the felines as they search for suspects and clues keep it interesting.
Odelia, Chase, and Odelia’s grandmother have arrived at Newtmore Cottage in England to find out who is trying to kill Odelia’s friend Tessa. Tessa has been targeted ever since she married Prince Dante but the attempts are getting worse. Fortunately, Max, Dooley, Brutus, and Harriet have come along with Odelia to help solve the case. They are enjoying the royal treatment they receive, but soon discover royal English dogs aren’t all that much different than regular American dogs.
I enjoy this series with its interweaving of animal and human investigators. Dooley is always humorous and the different perspectives of the felines as they search for suspects and clues keep it interesting.
February 14, 2022
Odelia and her investigating team include her devoted cats! Someone was trying to kill the American wife of an English Duke and so off they went to England to save the day. It seemed a losing fight with suspects popping up everywhere but finally with determination and feline intuition, they succeed.
A humorous story with lots of "catty" dialogues to make one laugh!
A humorous story with lots of "catty" dialogues to make one laugh!
January 5, 2025
When Odelia's childhood friend, former actress and current Duchess of Essex, narrowly escapes death, those closest to her believe she was the target of an attempted assassination. Wanting to keep such a scandal under wraps, Tessa's mother invites Odelia, Chase, and Gran to England to help with the investigation. Naturally, Odelia brings all four cats along. What they learn is that Tessa has no shortage of haters, from staff who claim she's "difficult", to overbearing paparazzi, to Prince Dante's friends who lament that he's no fun anymore because of Tessa, and those in society who think the Prince should have married a nice English girl. The cats, led by Max, do their own sleuthing, leading them to be kidnapped along with the Queen's corgis. It seems no one in the royal family will be safe until the would-be killer is caught.
It's clear that Harry and Megan are the latest targets of the author's lampooning, but at least it was a departure in scenery. The story was fun for the most part, although I could have done without Gran being her usual moronic self. She now feels she should be the Queen of America. Her behavior isn't funny; it's tedious. I did enjoy meeting the corgis. Plotting was a tad sporadic--more a series of scenes than a smooth-flowing narrative.
This deserves 3.5 stars. I'll be kind and elevate it to four.
It's clear that Harry and Megan are the latest targets of the author's lampooning, but at least it was a departure in scenery. The story was fun for the most part, although I could have done without Gran being her usual moronic self. She now feels she should be the Queen of America. Her behavior isn't funny; it's tedious. I did enjoy meeting the corgis. Plotting was a tad sporadic--more a series of scenes than a smooth-flowing narrative.
This deserves 3.5 stars. I'll be kind and elevate it to four.
nic-saint
July 26, 2022An exciting romp with the royal family
The Royal Prince Dante has married American Tessa Torrance and they have a baby girl. However, Tessa is not popular with the British media. And now someone is trying to kill her. There have already been two attempts.
Tessa's mother asks Odelia to come to England to find the culprit. So Odelia, Chase and Gran, along with the four sleuth cats, are flown to England by private jet. There are further attempts to kill Tessa as well as a cat/dog- napping from which further clues are gathered.
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The Royal Prince Dante has married American Tessa Torrance and they have a baby girl. However, Tessa is not popular with the British media. And now someone is trying to kill her. There have already been two attempts.
Tessa's mother asks Odelia to come to England to find the culprit. So Odelia, Chase and Gran, along with the four sleuth cats, are flown to England by private jet. There are further attempts to kill Tessa as well as a cat/dog- napping from which further clues are gathered.
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February 24, 2022
Odelia, Gran, and the cats help out Odelia's childhood friend who has married a British prince when she fears that attempts are being made on her life. They fly to England in a private jet and stay in Newtmore Cottage with the royals. Much to Gran's delight, they meet the queen and the cats get to meet (and rescue) her Corgis.
November 1, 2024
I thought this was a silly but cute installment in this series. This series makes a nice in-between books book for me. They are fun and funny, short and easy, and doesn't require lots of thinking. I am enjoying this series of books. Puurfectly Royal takes us to England which was fun and interesting, if not a bit silly at times. I look forward to reading book 14.
June 21, 2021
Super fun
I cant get enough of these fun cats and their humans. And since I have 2 cats I know how well trained I am and I can’t actually understand them every once in a while. Lots of fun😻😻
I cant get enough of these fun cats and their humans. And since I have 2 cats I know how well trained I am and I can’t actually understand them every once in a while. Lots of fun😻😻
February 23, 2022
I have found I absolutely love all the characters especially Max It is a wonderfully written book,
This is a wonderfully written book that leads you into the story and then you can't put it down. I want to read them all.So far this is the best
This is a wonderfully written book that leads you into the story and then you can't put it down. I want to read them all.So far this is the best
September 22, 2023
Catty
I found this book a bit slow. I am a cat person but, four cats constantly arguing about which one is the most loved/smartest/best looking got old for me. The mystery is a good one.
I found this book a bit slow. I am a cat person but, four cats constantly arguing about which one is the most loved/smartest/best looking got old for me. The mystery is a good one.
May 24, 2024
love good cat books!
I loved this book; making a trip to England and solving an attempted murder made it very interesting. All the animals talking to each other helped move the story along also!
I loved this book; making a trip to England and solving an attempted murder made it very interesting. All the animals talking to each other helped move the story along also!
March 23, 2025
Purrrfectly delightful cat caper
What a fun read. Just the light note I was looking for for a restful read. Well done! This is the first of this series that I've read. I'll be on the lookout for more.
What a fun read. Just the light note I was looking for for a restful read. Well done! This is the first of this series that I've read. I'll be on the lookout for more.
November 11, 2025
My least favourite of the series so far. Too many errors, not least of which was the cats just skipping quarantine. I appreciate its fiction, but as a British reader it was annoying. It felt like it was rushed to tie in with a certain royal couple.
May 12, 2020
Royally cats
Great read, the queen and her corgies catch the culprit. Good change of pace from murder and ordinary mayhem. The cats make me laugh.
Great read, the queen and her corgies catch the culprit. Good change of pace from murder and ordinary mayhem. The cats make me laugh.
July 21, 2020
Everyone travels to England and meets the queen and her corgis. Royalty and kidnapping animals and find out who is trying to kill the new wife to a prince.
March 6, 2021
Perfectly Royal
Here's another good read. You have to love these cats. I started with book 1. Glad I did because they talk about the things they done.
Here's another good read. You have to love these cats. I started with book 1. Glad I did because they talk about the things they done.
March 21, 2021
Max and Dooley are the greatest.
June 16, 2021
Loved it!! Loving this series with it's wonderful cast of characters!! Enjoyable quick read binge worthy cozy mystery series!!
August 12, 2021
The Queen of England
This book takes place in England where Tessa an American actress has married a prince and is being targeted. The cats and the Queens corgis to the rescue
This book takes place in England where Tessa an American actress has married a prince and is being targeted. The cats and the Queens corgis to the rescue
March 31, 2022
Fun adventure for the gang
I liked this one most out of the ones I have read so far. I can't wait to continue with the next one!
I liked this one most out of the ones I have read so far. I can't wait to continue with the next one!
April 23, 2022
Who did it?
A trip to England and trying to figure out who is attempting to kill Tess. It’s hard to figure out.
A trip to England and trying to figure out who is attempting to kill Tess. It’s hard to figure out.
March 24, 2023
I royal hoot!
Loved this adventure. I've gotten really into this feline group. Helps that I'm a cat person. Ready for the next story!
Loved this adventure. I've gotten really into this feline group. Helps that I'm a cat person. Ready for the next story!
March 29, 2023
Nic Saint writes the best stories! I love how fun it is from the cats point of view. Keep writing and I will keep reading!
June 13, 2023
This was a refreshing and enjoyable read. Loved Tessa. One hope is that the police released Suzy. She was misguided but not a criminal.
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August 15, 2023
Fabulous
Every book every adventure gets better and better. These stories will keep you up reading book after book. Love them
Every book every adventure gets better and better. These stories will keep you up reading book after book. Love them
May 7, 2024
Another great addition to the series.
The characters are wonderful and quirky. The plot is twisty and interesting. The world building is great. The humor is fantastic.
The characters are wonderful and quirky. The plot is twisty and interesting. The world building is great. The humor is fantastic.
February 12, 2025
Out to save English royals
Offline and crew go to protect an American duchess whose life is being threatened. Bizarre circumstances make this book funny.
Offline and crew go to protect an American duchess whose life is being threatened. Bizarre circumstances make this book funny.
March 17, 2025
Nice change of pace and location in this volume of Max the cat mysteries there was interplay between the queens corgis and the cats of the Hamptons that was quite enjoyable to read.
April 3, 2025
Super cute and super funny!!! I love that they all are broadening their horizons by going out of country. This one was an easy who dunnit. Happy Reading :)
September 12, 2025
Very campy.
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