Synopses & Reviews
November 1907. George Porter Dillman and Genevieve Masefield sail from Liverpool on the maiden voyage of the
Mauretania. Posing as passengers, Dillman and Genevieve endure a nightmare voyage during which severe weather batters the vessel unmercifully and keeps the passengers away from the decks. Dillman is instrumental in rescuing a crew member from being washed overboard but he is too late to save one of the First Class passengers from the same fate. At first, it looks like a case of death by misadventure. But Dillman and Genevieve come to realise that it was an act of calculated murder, connected with the presence on board of a record shipment of gold bullion - twelve tons in all - sent from the Bank of England.
Review
"Sure to delight nautical history enthusiasts as well as mystery fans....Combined with the puzzling mystery, the careful attention to historic details and well-developed characters make for first-class entertainment."--
Publishers WeeklyGood period fun."--Booklist
Synopsis
-- Wonderfully evocative mystery rich in historical detail
-- Terrific sleuthing team -- both a smart young man, and an equally intelligent woman
About the Author
Conrad Allen is the author of
Murder on the Lusitania. He lives in England.