Murder and intrigue on the Arabian Sea…When Rose Beckingham sets sail for England in the summer of 1926, she brings more than souvenirs from her years in India. She carries the memory of a family tragedy and a secret so terrible it could destroy the new life she hopes to build in London.But Rose isn’t the only passenger aboard the RMS Star of India with something to hide. Halfway across the … something to hide. Halfway across the Arabian Sea, death strikes and a murderer begins a deadly game only Rose can hope to end.
With a mysterious Frenchman haunting her steps, can Rose outrun her past? And can she stay alive long enough to decipher the clues left by a taunting killer? Or will murder call again before the first port?
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I really liked this book! Set in the 1920s, the protagonist, Rose Beckingham, travels via ship from India to England. When someone on board is murdered, Rose is determined to find out who the killer is. And all the while, she’s hiding her own secrets. Well done! I’m reading the next book in the series.
Good first in series.
I found this to be an enjoyable read. I love the 1920’s time period and an ocean liner makes a good location. I found the main character to be a little silly but deeper than I at first thought. She does get herself into tight spots! I’ll be interested to see what this series goes. Definitely worth reading the next one!
I received an ARC. This is my honest review.
Rose Beckingham has secrets. She is the only survivor of a bombing in India. Mourning her loss, she’s going home to England. Can she start over after the loss of her family? As she sails on the Star of India, a woman she knows is murdered. Rose decides to investigate. Will her inquisitive nature put her in danger? Rose is an interesting character. She’s quick witted and resourceful. The mystery surrounding her pulled me in. Her questions on Ruby’s murder put Rose in a risky position. When she gets close to discovering the perpetrator, she fears for her safety. Blythe Baker wrote a suspenseful mystery. There are quite a few suspects and surprising twists that made it difficult to know who the killer was. The setting on a luxury liner was a perfect setting. I enjoyed the dialogue which was subtle but pointed. This a great start to this new series.
I enjoyed this murder mystery even though it has a cliffhanger concerning something else in it. I received this for free and voluntarily chose to review it. It did have me hanging in there with her going through her suspects. I gave this cozy a 4.5* rating.
This was a wonderful story. I loved the main character and how she was determined to solve the murder. She is an amazing character that this author has created. I loved the plot and the twists and turns throughout the book. I love the time of the story too. I want to read more of this series by this author. I will be looking forward to following this author.
Seems Like Everybody’s Got Secrets
Appropriate for teens – adults
No sex
No harsh language.
Setting: 1920s
Rose Beckingham is traveling in a luxury liner from India back home to England. Her immediate family had just been tragically killed by what we’d call a terrorist. Rose was the only surviver. Now, accompanied by her parents’ acquaintances, the Worthings, she becomes preoccupied by a mysterious death aboard the ship. What motive would there have been for this crime and which of her rather suspicious-acting shipmates is guilty?
In spite of warnings to stop asking questions, Rose stubbornly continues based on a brief and emotional conversation with the victim.
This is what a good cozy should be like.
A Subtle Murder is the first book with Rose Beckingham, the sole survivor of a car bomb in 1926 in India. This book details Rose’s sea voyage back to England to meet with the Beckinghams who were not in India. This is an Agatha Christie type story. It was a very interesting story with numerous passengers harboring secrets. Will Rose survive her investigations and solve the murder? You will have to read this twisty plot for your self.
What can I say? I loved it.
This book reminds me of watching PBS’s Hercule Poirot. The observations, the way people dressed and talked, the whole atmosphere of the book. I could never figure out how Mr. Poirot figured it out nor could I figure this one out to almost the end. i had my suspicions but need the ending to confirm it.
This book is way different from the author’s other writing styles. Her other books are more lighthearted, fun and easy to read. This one just takes you to another time and way of life. Love it.
I have the next two to read yet. However, I am going to give myself a day or two between so I can see how well they standalone.
this is my honest and freely given review. I did receive an ARC book.