The Hollywood Kidnap Case by A.M. Howell

The Hollywood Kidnap Case is an absolutely unputdownable combination of cosy crime and intriguing historical fiction. Set in the tumultuous period between the world wars – the summer of 1936 – A.M. Howell has combined the golden age of ocean travel with the golden age of Hollywood glamour. Nods to Shirley Temple, Judy Garland and the magic of film pulls readers right into the adventure. Fans of the Adventures on Trains series, Agatha Christie or anyone who loves a good whodunnit will devour this fast-paced, twisty tale.

In this third and final adventure, the Lady Rose is taking on a new party of paying guests – famous Hollywood starlet Estelle Fortune, her manager and her brother’s family. Estelle’s niece, Winnie, becomes fast friends with Alice and Sonny. When Estelle is kinapped and a ransom note is found demanding $50 000, the gang are thrown right into another mystery.

Brilliantly plotted with plenty of clues, red herrings, potential suspects and peril around every corner, The Hollywood Kidnap Case takes readers on a high-stakes journey through Alexandria and across the sea to Malta. This strategic pre-war setting, the presence of the British navy and detailed descriptions of significant, real-life places create a fascinating backdrop for secrets to be revealed.

The golden thread running through the Mysteries at Sea series is Alice and Sonny’s family relationships. Discovering they are siblings and being reunited after many years apart is life changing. They have become the best of friends and fantastic detective partners. Desperate to discover what belongings their mother left hidden on the Lady Rose, they continue to hope they’ll find someone who can open the safe. The role of Dorothy in their lives is now so much more than that of governess. The children aren’t sure what to think about her blossoming relationship with their father. This universal theme of family and remembering those we’ve lost will resonate with many readers.

It’s always sad when a beloved series comes to an end. A.M. Howell has made sure Mytseries at Sea finishes with a bang! Perfectly rounded and completely sastisfying, readers will be left content (but still wanting more).

Thank you to Usborne and Fritha Lindqvist for a copy of this sesational book!

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