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Murder on the Celtic

An action-packed Edwardian murder mystery
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Murder on the Celtic by Edward Marston is a gripping mystery set aboard a luxurious ocean liner at the turn of the 20th century. Detective Inspector Harvey Marmion and Sergeant Joe Keedy are enlisted to solve a murder among the ship's passengers as they navigate a web of secrets, deceit, and intrigue. Their investigation takes them through opulent settings and reveals hidden motives, seamlessly combining period detail with a classic whodunit structure.
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You might enjoy this historical mystery if you're intrigued by crime and thriller tales set against the backdrop of a luxurious ocean liner. The story offers a gripping blend of suspense and adventure, with vivid characterisations and a period setting that brings the early 20th century to life. If you're a fan of Edward Marston's work or appreciate meticulous historical detail woven into a thrilling narrative, this book may capture your interest.

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Previously published under the name Conrad Allen, the Ocean Liner series is relaunched for a new generation of readers.

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George Dillman and Genevieve Masefield have crossed the Atlantic Ocean numerous times in their capacity as ship's detectives. On several of those crossings, they've had the pleasure, and in some cases the trouble, of sailing with some very famous passengers.

Dukes. Duchesses. Artists. Actors. Musicians. Kings and queens. But few names have quite the level of fame and fortune as their fellow traveller Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Will the famous writer help or hinder them?

Murder on the Celtic presents a thrilling chapter in the adventures of Dillman and Masefield as they navigate the high seas, combining mystery and intrigue with a touch of historical charm.

Series: Ocean Liner Mysteries

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  • Murder on the Celtic
    George Dillman and Genevieve Masefield have crossed the Atlantic Ocean numerous times in their capacity as ship's detectives. On several of those crossings, they've had the pleasure, and in some cases the trouble, of sailing with some very famous passengers. Dukes. Duchesses. Artists. Actors. Musicians. Kings and queens. But few names have quite the level of fame and fortune as...
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  • Murder on the Caronia
    Genevieve Masefield and George Porter Dillman have met all kinds of people while sailing as ship detectives for the Cunard Line. But as they prepare to embark on yet another Atlantic crossing, this time aboard the famous Caronia, they encounter an entirely new circumstance: two men brandishing shotguns herd a man and a woman aboard ship in shackles, right in...
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    From the members of first class in all their finery, to the card cheats and pickpockets plying their trade, they've experienced more than their share of humanity. And the Salsette boasts a group of travellers whose lives are set to intersect in ways none of them could have foreseen on dry land β€” including in a murder. Dillman and Masefield...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780749028503

Publisher: Allison & Busby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Allison & Busby

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Edward Marston has written over a hundred books across many series. They range from the era of the Domesday Book to the Home Front during W W I, via Elizabethan theatre and the Regency period. He is best know n for the hugely
successful Railway Detective series set during Queen Victoria's reign.

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