The time is the present. The place is the royal residence "Rutting 'Em Palace" in the royal kingdom. As good king wends-His last has failed to produce an heir to the Kings throne all the royal nieces and nephews have been invited to their vast and wealthy kingdom to hear the announcement of who will succeed the King. But... Good King Wends-His-Last is found dead before the announcement could be made. Join us in solving this murder by royal command. —description from the publisher