Murder on the SS Rosa: A Cozy Historical Mystery-Book 1 (a novella)

Lee Strauss

Nov 2017 · Ginger Gold Series Book 1 · La Plume Press · Narrated by Elizabeth Klett

About this audiobook

“Another deftly crafted mystery by the master of the genre...” Midwest Book Review

“Clever and entertaining, you’ll love this charming Golden Age mystery series. And the fashion is to die for!” - Molly C. Quinn, actress, Castle

It's 1923 and young war widow fashionista Ginger Gold makes a cross-Atlantic journey with her companion Haley Higgins to London England to settle her father's estate. When the ship's captain is found dead, Ginger is only too happy to lend her assistance to the handsome Chief Inspector Basil Reed.

The SS Rosa delivers a convincing array of suspects - the wife, the mistress, a jealous crew mate. To Ginger's dismay, her name has been added to the list! With a little help from Ginger's dog Boss, Ginger and Haley navigate the clues (those wartime operative skills come in handy.) They must solve the case and clear Ginger's name before they dock--and oh, whatever shall she wear!

"A fascinating introduction to a character that will rival Miss Fisher in the cozy genre set in the period between world wars."

Ratings and reviews

early-20th-century, liner, atlantic-ocean, cozy-mystery, murder-investigation, law-enforcement, friendship A nice, light cozy mystery set in the 1920s aboard a liner going from Boston to Liverpool. Ginger, her pet dog, and her friend are heading for London to settle her father's estate and become involved in the investigation after the captain of the ship is found dead in a pickle barrel. There's the disgruntled wife, the actress/mistress, the cook, the newly appointed temporary captain, and all tied together by the passenger who is a DI. Interesting characters and interesting sleuthing make this a fine read. Narrator Elizabeth Klett keeps it perky and fun. It's always a wonderful thing to win an audiobook in a giveaway!

Narrator uses a more monotone voice. I prefer more inflections and emotions.