Mysteries at Sea: Peril on the Atlantic

by A. M. Howell

 

 

Book Summary

July, 1936. As the Queen Mary sets sail across the Atlantic, Alice can't wait for the summer of adventure that lies ahead. She's excited to explore the huge ship, with its shops, animals and even celebrities on board.

As Alice's sailor father focuses on winning a prestigious race, she witnesses a shocking attack. Alice and her new friend Sonny start to uncover a dark plot to sabotage the race, and as they investigate gold bars, anonymous notes and lost silk gloves, secrets in their own lives come to the surface.

While fog threatens the boat's journey, and dangerous enemies show themselves, Alice and Sonny are in their own race to solve all the mysteries unfolding. But what they discover might change both their lives forever...

This is a thrilling adventure across the Atlantic, with more than one mystery on board and the nail biting race for the fastest crossing.

Alice is a great main character and I loved her mischievous nature. Of course she wasn't going to sit around her room doing nothing for the whole trip! The wonderful descriptions of the ship make you feel like you're actually there, exploring with Alice and her new friends. Halfway through the story, a whole new mystery appears, which was actually something I was hoping for. At the end, the reveals just keep coming, it was not predictable at all and there were lots of things I never could have guessed. 

The perfect cocktail to sip while enjoying the view from the sun deck is an Atlantic Breeze. Shake and strain all the following ingredients into a tall, ice-filled glass: 45ml white rum, 15ml brandy liqueur, 7.5ml Galliano, 75ml pineapple juice, 15ml lemon juice.