Carolyn Hart, Set Sail for Murder

Set Sail for Murder

Carolyn Hart

Morrow, Apr 2007, $23.95

ISBN: 006072403X

Her former lover Jimmy Lennox married Sophia Montgomery instead of Henrie O Collins so when he comes begging for her help she wants to tell him to ask his wife instead. Jimmy explains that Sophia has had a series of accidents that individually seems to affirm she is clumsy, but in total make him suspect a family member wants to hurt or perhaps kill her. He assumes it is one of Sophia's stepchildren from a previous marriage and wants Henrie O to join them on a cruise in order to keep his spouse safe and to uncover who wants to harm her.

On the two week cruise of the Baltic, Henrie O quickly realizes that all the stepchildren loathe Sophia with good cause. However, which one wants her dead before she announces her plans for their inheritance that she legally controls seems impossible to determine as every family member wants her dead, money or not.

The latest investigative tale starring retired reporter Henrie O is a fabulous entry due to a strong support cast, especially Jimmy, Sophia, and the wannabes. The storyline is filled with red herrings, terrific knots and twists, and several suspects with strong motives to kill. Fans of the series will appreciate this tale as Henrie O struggles to control her feelings for James while wondering just who demands death for Sophia.

Harriet Klausner