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George Porter Dillman and Genevieve Masefield have crossed the Atlantic Ocean numerous times in their capacity as ship's detectives for many of the huge passenger lines of the early twentieth century. 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 from exotic foreign lands. They have even broken bread aboard ship with J. P. Morgan. But few names have quite the level of fame and fortune as their fellow traveler on this particular ocean crossing aboard the Celtic: They'll be sailing with none other than Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of the most famous detective in the world, Sherlock Holmes. As the two excellent investigators encounter the usual array of card sharps, cat burglars, drug smugglers, and crooked passengers of all kinds, will the famous writer help them—-or hinder them?
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Alan Li
reviewed Murder on the Celtic on February 12, 2008
Murder on the Celtic
As of today, Murder on the Celtic is the last of the George Porter Dillman/Genevieve Masefield mysteries. To my great delight, the author finally managed to break through the formulaic stranglehold of his previous mysteries to offer a fun read. The same elements are there (thefts, a death on board) as in the past books, but this time he's jazzed it up a bit with an addition to the basic plot. I am one tough cookie when it comes to mystery novels, because I've been reading them since I was about 12, so I was quite pleased after having finished this one.
basic synopis (no spoilers): Once again, Dillman and Masefield are on board an ocean liner in their capacity as ship's detectives. Also on board is distinguished guest Arthur Conan Doyle and his wife Jean. Conan Doyle wants nothing more but to remain anonymous among the passengers, and wants George to run interference if need be. However, the theft of a priceless volume from his stateroom, along with some other petty thefts and a murder at sea keep both of the detectives very busy. Plus, they have one added problem: a known criminal and murderer is on the ship, but he has come under an assumed name. The detectives definitely have their hands full on this voyage of the White Star line's Celtic.
Overall, a fun read (which, if you've read my reviews on the other books in this series I've never said) which will definitely provide you with a couple of hours of reading enjoyment and escape. Fans of historical mysteries may like this one, as well as people who are following the series.
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