All aboard ... for mayhem and murder!The Empress of the Sea beckons Frances Palmer, her fiancé Jack Sullivan, and her uncle Sal for a dreamy voyage to England. Their mission? To entertain with magic and stunts aboard the opulent vessel.Yet, under the glamour lies a brewing storm—jealousy and thievery threaten the ship's jovial air. As the waves grow tempestuous, Frances, Jack, and their eclectic allies, including the endearing corgi Tinkerbell, set sail into a sea of mystery.After a passenger's demise following a costume ball and an ally is accused, the sleuthing trio dive into clandestine investigations. But navigating these deceptive waters requires more than mere sleight of hand—the cunning murderer remains elusive.Will Frances, Jack, and their companions triumph against this treacherous tide of deception? For enthusiasts of sparkling dialogue, glamorous settings, and the allure of vintage mysteries, Carmen Radtke's cozy 1930s whodunnits promise a journey through intrigue and charm reminiscent of the Golden Age. "It's a dream come true for Frances Palmer: a voyage from Australia to England on the Empress of the Sea, together with her fiance Jack Sullivan and her Uncle Sal, aka 'Salvatore the Magnificent'. They've been hired to entertain the passengers with magic tricks and daring stunts. But all is not well below deck, with jealousy and larceny ruffling the cheerful atmosphere. Frances and Jack soon find themselves in stormy seas, together with newfound allies. When a passenger is found dead after a costume ball and one of Frances's new friends is accused of murder, they decide to secretly dive into the case. Nothing is plain sailing, though, against a cunning murderer. Will Jack and Frances and their friends get to the bottom of the truth, or will they drown in the sea of deception? 'Murder Makes Waves' is the third mystery in this cozy series set in the 1930s"--Provided by publisher Masquerades, mimosas ... and murder It’s a dream come true for Frances Palmer: A voyage from Australia to England on the “Empress of the Sea”, together with her fiancé Jack Sullivan and her Uncle Sal, aka “Salvatore the Magnificent”. They’ve been hired to entertain the passengers with magic tricks and daring stunts. But all is not well below deck, with jealousy and larceny ruffling the cheerful atmosphere. Frances and Jack soon find themselves in stormy seas, together with newfound allies. When a passenger is found dead after a costume ball and one of Frances’s new friends is accused of murder, they decide to secretly dive into the case. Nothing is plain sailing, though, against a cunning murderer. Will Jack and Frances and their friends get to the bottom of the truth, or will they drown in the sea of deception? Genre: Mystery/Thriller
