When Dr. Margaret "Maggie" Sullivan books passage on the Harmonia for a relaxing classical music cruise through the Mediterranean, the retired musicologist expects nothing more challenging than choosing between concert performances. But when the ship's temperamental conductor Dominic Russo is found dead at his podium and a priceless Stradivarius violin goes missing from the ship's gallery, Maggie's expertise in musical analysis becomes unexpectedly vital. Partnering with the ship's security officer Nicholas Chen, Maggie discovers that beneath the refined world of classical music lie discordant relationships, professional rivalries, and secrets from the past that someone would kill to keep silent.
As the Harmonia sails from Venice toward Naples, Maggie and Nicholas navigate through a symphony of suspects: Vivian Song, the brilliant pianist with a troubled history with the victim; Benjamin Hayes, the ship's music director constantly undermined by Russo; Felicity Warner, the cruise director with a personal connection to the dead conductor; and elderly violinist Isabella Romano, whose mysterious past with Russo spans decades. When Maggie realizes that the key to solving the crime lies hidden in the music itself—a modified score with a distinctive compositional signature—she must decipher the deadly melody before the killer can silence another voice.
Sunset Serenade delivers the perfect finale to the beloved Cruise Ship Mystery Series, combining the elegance of classical music with the intrigue of a cleverly constructed murder plot. With its Mediterranean setting, witty dialogue, and a cast of colorful characters, this cozy mystery will delight fans of both classical music and traditional whodunits. Join Maggie Sullivan as she proves that even in retirement, her analytical mind can unravel the most complex of puzzles—especially when the clues are written in the universal language of music.
Genre: Mystery
As the Harmonia sails from Venice toward Naples, Maggie and Nicholas navigate through a symphony of suspects: Vivian Song, the brilliant pianist with a troubled history with the victim; Benjamin Hayes, the ship's music director constantly undermined by Russo; Felicity Warner, the cruise director with a personal connection to the dead conductor; and elderly violinist Isabella Romano, whose mysterious past with Russo spans decades. When Maggie realizes that the key to solving the crime lies hidden in the music itself—a modified score with a distinctive compositional signature—she must decipher the deadly melody before the killer can silence another voice.
Sunset Serenade delivers the perfect finale to the beloved Cruise Ship Mystery Series, combining the elegance of classical music with the intrigue of a cleverly constructed murder plot. With its Mediterranean setting, witty dialogue, and a cast of colorful characters, this cozy mystery will delight fans of both classical music and traditional whodunits. Join Maggie Sullivan as she proves that even in retirement, her analytical mind can unravel the most complex of puzzles—especially when the clues are written in the universal language of music.
Genre: Mystery
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