A sophisticated and suspenseful cozy mystery where an elegant cruise becomes the setting for secrets, deception, and deadly intent.
Retired journalist Henrietta O’Dwyer Collins — “Henrie O” to her friends — agrees to accompany an old acquaintance on a luxury cruise through the Baltic Sea. But when a shocking murder occurs on board, Henrie O quickly realizes that someone among the passengers has a deadly secret to protect. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, wealth, and whispers of betrayal, she must navigate dangerous waters to catch a killer before they strike again.
 
In Set Sail for Murder, Carolyn Hart takes readers on a journey of intrigue and elegance aboard a luxury ocean liner. For Henrie O, a sharp-witted former reporter, the trip begins as a favor to an old friend who fears for her life. As the ship sails from Copenhagen to St. Petersburg, Henrie O senses tension among her companion’s family — hidden resentments, old wounds, and rivalries simmer just below the surface. When death inevitably strikes, she’s left to untangle a mystery that reaches far deeper than anyone imagined.
 
Blending atmospheric travel, clever plotting, and a mature, insightful heroine, Hart delivers a page-turning whodunit with both intellect and heart. Set Sail for Murder is a testament to her storytelling craft — a cozy mystery filled with grace, wit, and the satisfying unraveling of secrets at sea.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A beautifully written, travel-themed cozy full of tension and class.
Features Henrie O — an intelligent, independent, and resourceful sleuth.
Combines mystery, travel, and psychological depth.
Elegant setting and sharp dialogue in Carolyn Hart’s signature style.
Perfect for readers who enjoy armchair travel with their crime-solving.
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Agatha Christie’s Poirot and Katherine Hall Page.
Readers who enjoy cruise or travel-based cozy mysteries.
Cozy collectors seeking classic, elegant whodunits.
Book clubs interested in atmospheric mysteries with character-driven plots.
 
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Murder on the QE2 by Carolyn G. Hart — classic cruise whodunit from a master storyteller.
A Mediterranean Murder by Mary Stewart — mystery and travel woven together with elegance.