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Edward Marston
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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
352
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
Set in 1908, this historical mystery fiction follows two private investigators who accept a shipboard assignment aboard a Cunard Line crossing toward the Far East. The central theme centers on unraveling crime at seaโfrom a suspected smuggling operation to a murder that disrupts the voyageโwithin a tense, atmospheric nautical setting. The intended reader is adults who love puzzle-driven crime stories and richly detailed period drama. The tone is suspenseful, adventurous, and immersive, inviting readers into a world of steam, deckside panoramas, and hidden motives.
Presented as a tightly plotted mystery, the story unfolds across decks, dining rooms, and smoky salons, anchored by period-accurate dialogue and authentic nautical texture. The reading experience stays engaging through methodical investigation, brisk pacing, and a web of clues that invites readers to weigh theories while the ship sails toward uncertain horizons. As the voyage progresses, the detectivesโ steady pursuit of truth deepens the intrigue, with twists that heighten tension without giving away too much at once.
Two determined investigators guide the journey, interrogating crew, decoding clues, and weighing alibis as the ship carries them toward distant ports. The blend of maritime atmosphere, historical detail, and careful plotting creates a memorable reading experienceโrich in atmosphere and sprinkled with red herrings and insights that reward careful readers.
Readers finish with a satisfying sense of closure and a deeper appreciation for historical crime-solving at sea. The immersive setting nurtures curiosity about life on turn-of-the-century ships, while the puzzle-driven plot strengthens confidence in deciphering clues and following a carefully laid trail to the final reveal.
Product Details
Author
Edward Marston
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
352
Language
English
SKU
9780749027797
ISBN
9780749027797
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.95x2.79x19.81cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 550
โน 523
โน 27 Off