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kerrysj's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
bogumilb's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ewil6681's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
booksbybindu's review against another edition
5.0
‘Death on Deck’ sees Eleanor and the gang set sail for America! So you know how I bang on about my favourite genre being strong women who solve mysteries between the wars?! There is a sub genre to this which I love even more - the story being set on an ocean liner crossing the Atlantic! I don’t know why, maybe it’s the glamour of it all, the locked room mystery aspect or just basic jealously as I have always wanted to have experienced it. All this added up to me being very excited about this outing for Eleanor and the gang! And it did not disappoint.
When Inspector Hugh Seldon lets Lady Eleanor Swift know that he will have to miss her birthday as he has a case, she reconsiders an invitation to travel on the maiden voyage of the Celestiana to New York. Basically, she is in a bit of a huff and decides she wants adventure and off she trots with her merry band of staff and dog! She has paid for all the ladies on her staff to come along as a vacation and for them to experience the thrill of an ocean crossing! Not too long into the journey Eleanor witnesses a man being shot and pushed overboard. When she retrieves the gun she gets a shock as she recognises it as Hugh’s! Her faithful butler Clifford does some digging and finds Hugh on board, albeit cowering in his room with horrendous sea sickness. But he is also under cover as he is tracking a criminal he has been chasing for years! They come to the conclusion that Hugh is being framed for the murder and the countdown is on - they need to find the murderer before they dock in New York!
Although this is the 13th book in the series you can definitely read it on it's own as the background to the case isn't known to the reader either! This is one of my favourite series and this outing was brilliant - fast-paced, full of emotion, packed to the gunnels of twists and turns and technically it's a locked mystery as the murderer has nowhere to hide. I enjoyed learning more about Hugh and his life prior to meeting Eleanor and it certainly explains why their relationship has been progressing so slowly.
Roll on book 14 as it is set in New York! Let me know if you read this one.
When Inspector Hugh Seldon lets Lady Eleanor Swift know that he will have to miss her birthday as he has a case, she reconsiders an invitation to travel on the maiden voyage of the Celestiana to New York. Basically, she is in a bit of a huff and decides she wants adventure and off she trots with her merry band of staff and dog! She has paid for all the ladies on her staff to come along as a vacation and for them to experience the thrill of an ocean crossing! Not too long into the journey Eleanor witnesses a man being shot and pushed overboard. When she retrieves the gun she gets a shock as she recognises it as Hugh’s! Her faithful butler Clifford does some digging and finds Hugh on board, albeit cowering in his room with horrendous sea sickness. But he is also under cover as he is tracking a criminal he has been chasing for years! They come to the conclusion that Hugh is being framed for the murder and the countdown is on - they need to find the murderer before they dock in New York!
Although this is the 13th book in the series you can definitely read it on it's own as the background to the case isn't known to the reader either! This is one of my favourite series and this outing was brilliant - fast-paced, full of emotion, packed to the gunnels of twists and turns and technically it's a locked mystery as the murderer has nowhere to hide. I enjoyed learning more about Hugh and his life prior to meeting Eleanor and it certainly explains why their relationship has been progressing so slowly.
Roll on book 14 as it is set in New York! Let me know if you read this one.
vesper1931's review against another edition
mysterious
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
1923 On the collapse of her birthday plans Lady Eleanor embarks on a cruise to New York. Then she witnesses a man being shot and thrown overboard, and then only to discover that Detective Chief Inspector Hugh Seldon is on board seeking the murderer of his wife from seven years ago.
An entertaining hstorical mystery with its likeable characters
An entertaining hstorical mystery with its likeable characters
the_sassy_bookworm's review against another edition
4.0
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Death on Deck by Verity Bright is an exciting murder mystery that follows Lady Eleanor Swift on her first luxury cruise. When she witnesses a man being shot and falling overboard, she discovers that the likely murder weapon belongs to her beau, Detective Hugh Seldon, who is on an undercover mission aboard the ship. Eleanor sets out to identify the real killer among a sea of suspects including European nobility, Italian opera stars and American nouveau riche, to clear Seldon’s name.
I found Death on Deck to be another solid read in this ongoing series. The book is well-written with plenty of twists and turns that keep readers guessing until the very end. The setting of the opulent ocean liner adds to the suspenseful atmosphere of the story. The author has done an excellent job in developing likable characters and creating a “who done it” narrative that is engaging from start to finish. While I am not personally a fan of Detective Hugh Seldon, he looks like he is here to stay, so c'est la vie.
Death on Deck by Verity Bright is an exciting murder mystery that follows Lady Eleanor Swift on her first luxury cruise. When she witnesses a man being shot and falling overboard, she discovers that the likely murder weapon belongs to her beau, Detective Hugh Seldon, who is on an undercover mission aboard the ship. Eleanor sets out to identify the real killer among a sea of suspects including European nobility, Italian opera stars and American nouveau riche, to clear Seldon’s name.
I found Death on Deck to be another solid read in this ongoing series. The book is well-written with plenty of twists and turns that keep readers guessing until the very end. The setting of the opulent ocean liner adds to the suspenseful atmosphere of the story. The author has done an excellent job in developing likable characters and creating a “who done it” narrative that is engaging from start to finish. While I am not personally a fan of Detective Hugh Seldon, he looks like he is here to stay, so c'est la vie.
bamboopanda's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Misogyny and Classism
caliblues's review
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
the_bookbasket's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
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