Synopses & Reviews
The year is 1921. A passionate affair between a romantic woman and her dentist has led to his wife's murder. The lovers take flight aboard the Mauretania and the dentist takes the name of Inspector Dew, the detective who arrested the notorious Dr. Crippen. But, in a disquieting twist, when a murder occurs aboard ship the captain invites "Inspector Dew" to nvestigate. This ingeniously plotted mystery won Lovesey the CWA Gold Dagger.
Review
"All contemporary fans of mystery novels should be familiar with the name of Peter Lovesey. He is the creator of Sergeant Detective Cribb, the Victorian sleuth who has stalked murderers in seamy athletic arenas as well as down the Thames. Here Lovesey turns his attention to the 1920's and brilliantly creates a story of intrigue and suspense aboard the luxury ocean liner Mauretania. The plot is ingenious and complex. The characters are carefully crafted. The story's resolution is delightfully surprising. Another Lovesey success." Reviewed by Andrew Witmer, Virginia Quarterly Review (Copyright 2006 Virginia Quarterly Review)
Review
"A stylish, lucid writer, and wickedly clever as well." (Ruth Rendell)
Synopsis
The year is 1921. A passionate affair between voracious romance reader Alma Webster and her dentist, Walter Baranov, has led to his wife s murder. The lovers take flight aboard the Mauretania and the dentist takes the name of Inspector Dew, the detective who arrested the notorious wifekiller Dr. Crippen. But, in a disquieting twist, a murder occurs aboard ship and the captain invites Inspector Dew to investigate."
Synopsis
"Absolutely riveting . . . A masterpiece. I defy anyone to foresee the outcome."
--Ruth Rendell The year is 1921. A passionate affair between voracious romance reader Alma Webster and her dentist, Walter Baranov, has led to his wife's murder. The lovers take flight aboard the Mauretania and the dentist takes the name of Inspector Dew, the detective who arrested the notorious wifekiller Dr. Crippen. But, in a disquieting twist, a murder occurs aboard ship and the captain invites "Inspector Dew" to investigate.
About the Author
Peter Lovesey is the author of 25 highly praised mysteries and has been awarded the CWA's Gold, Silver and Diamond Dagger, in addition to numerous US honors such as the Anthony and Macavity awards. He will be honored for lifetime achievement at the Malice Domestic convention in April 2008. He lives near Chichester in West Sussex, England.