A.M. Howell has transported me to a beautiful yacht in the middle of turquoise seas with not only extraordinary siblings, Alice and Sonny but with King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson!
Alice, Sonny, their father and governess Dorothy are still figuring out their new family dynamic since their first adventure and mystery on the Queen Mary! Having discovered their joint ownership of The Lady Rose, the family hops aboard just moments ahead of the King who has chartered the boat for a getaway with friend Wallis.
Aboard, is an aquarium with a poisonous blue ringed octopus and a priceless gem. There is much talk of gems as Wallis wears a lavish brooch featuring a flamingo that is sought after by photographers.
There are plenty of mysteries to be solved along the way- why is Frances acting strangely? How did the crack in the aquarium come to happen? And a few more questions get raised as you read.
Brilliantly set out, the true mystery unravels perfectly keeping the reader guessing and looking for clues. I make no secret that mysteries are my absolute favourite genre and this hit the spot perfectly this weekend.
With a sneak peek at a third in this series, I for one am wholeheartedly invested in these books. I also think they would make for excellent watching on tv! Imagine the sets, scenery and adventure!
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