Queen Camilla, King Charles Star in Peter James Buckingham Palace Thriller

Queen Camilla and King Charles are prominently featured in Peter James's latest Roy Grace crime novel, 'The Hawk Is Dead: A Killer In The Palace,' which centers on a murder investigation at Buckingham Palace following a dramatic Royal Train derailment and a sniper attack. Camilla, a devoted reader and supporter of literary causes through her charity The Queen's Reading Room, suggested to James that the detective's case be set in London and has even contributed to the plot development. James conducted extensive research at Buckingham Palace and has forged a close friendship with Camilla, who is one of the first to receive each of his novels and has publicly praised his work. The book, set for release in October, is expected to be a bestseller and ties into the ITV drama series 'Grace,' based on James's novels, where John Simm stars as the detective. The story explores whether the attack was an accident or an assassination attempt, with Roy Grace investigating under high stakes to prevent another strike. Both the Queen and King Charles are enthusiastic about the project, with Camilla particularly thrilled to take a leading role in the royal whodunnit.