Bert and Mamie Take a Cruise by John Keyse-Walker (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Bert and Mamie Take a Cruise by John Keyse-Walker February 1939. Mamie Mason thinks her husbands gone mad when he suggests an African cruise. Bert might be pining for adventure, but she enjoys her comfortable life in Ohio. Still, once shes aboard the luxurious German ship, she can start to see the appeal. Then she witnesses something shocking - and their African adventure takes a deadly turn ... FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description All aboard the good ship SS Columbus for an African adventure to die for . . .February 1939. Mamie Mason isnt enthusiastic when Bert, her husband of thirty years, persuades her to join him on an African cruise. Bert might be pining for adventure, but Mamies perfectly content with her comfortable life in Hills Corners, Ohio.But once the couple board the glamorous SS Columbus, Mamie has to admit - as much as it pains her - that Bert was right. Swimming in the pool, dancing under the stars, their own bedroom steward to serve their every whim . . . Mamie settles in and prepares to thoroughly enjoy all the sights that Africa has to offer, in the company of a motley collection of eccentric first-class passengers.Then Mamie witnesses something shocking - and her vacation takes a twist that neither she nor Bert could ever have predicted. Far from home, with a killer in their midst, the couples only choice is to turn detective. But surrounded by Nazis, spies and passengers with secrets, how can they uncover the killer - enjoy their vacation of a lifetime - and make it back to Ohio alive?This page-turning historical mystery, set in the months before the outbreak of the Second World War, is a great choice for fans of Agatha Christies Death on the Nile, Ruth Wares The Woman in Cabin 10, and anyone who enjoys arm-chair travelling, with a dash of mystery and adventure! Author Biography Award-winning author John Keyse-Walker practiced law for thirty years, representing business and individual clients, educational institutions and government entities. He is an avid salt- and freshwater angler, a tennis player, kayaker and an accomplished cook. He lives in Ohio with his wife. Review Fascinating . . . Bert and Mamie Mason are the most entertaining detective couple since Nick and Nora Charles * Publishers Weekly *Suggest for fans of pre-war mysteries or Agatha Christie * Library Journal *Theres much to love . . . A promising new series launch * Kirkus Reviews *An excellent read * Historical Novels Review *Darkly atmospheric writing, an action-packed plot, plenty of suspense, and a sometimes-hapless hero caught between saving his own life and doing the right thing drive this outstanding, packs-a-punch thriller * Booklist Starred Review of Havana Highwire *A tropical treat like no other. * Kirkus Reviews Starred Review of Palms, Paradise, Poison *A principled hero, solid details of police work . . . lushly described settings . . . [An] ambiguous, unusual mystery * Booklist on Palms, Paradise, Poison *Keyse-Walker smoothly integrates Caribbean lore and culture into the narrative, which is peopled with distinctive, well-wrought characters . . . Readers will look forward to Teddys further adventures * Publishers Weekly on Palms, Paradise, Poison *Plenty of action, entertaining and appealing characters, and colorful depictions of island life ... A solid read-alike of AGATHA CHRISTIEs A Caribbean Mystery and BOB MORRISs Zack Chasteen series * Library Journal Starred Review of Beach, Breeze, Bloodshed *An intriguing look at island life with a likable hero whom readers will want to get to know better * Booklist on Beach, Breeze, Bloodshed * Review Quote Plenty of action, entertaining and appealing characters, and colorful depictions of island life ... A solid read-alike of AGATHA CHRISTIE s A Caribbean Mystery and BOB MORRIS s Zack Chasteen series Details ISBN1448310156 Author John Keyse-Walker Pages 224 Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 1448310156 ISBN-13 9781448310159 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2023-03-07 Publisher Canongate Books Imprint Severn House Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations No AU Release Date 2023-03-07 NZ Release Date 2023-03-07 UK Release Date 2023-03-07 Edition Description Main Alternative 9781448310173 DEWEY 813.6 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:140195618;

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