Author: Nicholas Blake
Year: 1959
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"The only thing I have against cruise life," said Clare, yawning again, "is that it's turning us all into busybodies and gossips."
Renowned sculptor, Clare Massinger, is in a bit of a creative slump. To provide a little inspiration, Nigel Strangeways books them a relaxing cruise on the Aegean Sea. Filled with Greek temples, swimming pools, and sandy beaches, this scenic vacation should be the perfect getaway. But when they meet the other passengers, Nigel and Clare realize the cruise may not be as peaceful as planned.
It seems everyone knows everyone else's business: a schoolteacher recovering from a nervous breakdown is confronted by a former student; a scholar is embarrassed by a scornful reviewer; a seductive temptress is known to a Bishop, and, to top it off, two busybodies are keeping tabs on everyone.
As the passengers' lives become increasingly intertwined, it seems a plot for revenge may be afloat. Amidst steamy assignations, false accusations, and suicide threats, Nigel's holiday doesn't last long, and he must take charge to uncover the truth before the passengers have something more disturbing to gossip about...
This book is part of the "Nigel Strangeways" series. Here are some other books from this series:
 | "The Sad Variety"
First published in 1964
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 | "The Worm of Death"
First published in 1961
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 | "End of Chapter"
First published in 1957
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 | "The Dreadful Hollow"
First published in 1953
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 | "Head of a Traveller"
First published in 1949
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 | "Minute for Murder"
First published in 1947
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 | "Malice in Wonderland"
First published in 1940
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 | "The Beast Must Die"
First published in 1938
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 | "Thou Shell of Death"
First published in 1936
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 | "A Question of Proof"
First published in 1935
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