Alice and Sonny are back and this time, they are boarding The Lady Rose and setting sail with none other than the King of England and his companion, Mrs Simpson. Discretion is the order of the day and the king has insisted upon privacy throughout the trip. Also on board is a precious opal which is being guarded by a poisonous octopus; however, when both the octopus and the jewel going missing, the race is on to find them before the opal is due to be handed over to its new owner. With time of the essence, everybody suddenly becomes a suspect and Alice and Sonny begin investigations which could lead them into danger.
I have always been a fan of AM Howell's writing and the seamless way she entwines history with adventure in a way that captivates and excites readers. when Peril On The Atlantic published last year as the first in the Mysteries At Sea series, I was delighted (you can read my review here) so I was excited when I was able to re-join Alice and Sonny on their second adventure.
The prospect of weeks onboard The Lady Rose is proving to be an exciting prospect for the pair, even if they've been told they will have to help the rest of the crew with their duties. It isn't long though, before they realise that things aren't going to be quite as they expected. The King and Mrs Simpson are the prime focus of everybody's attention which means that some areas of the boat are off-limits; something which frustrates Alice in particular. When the opal goes missing, things take a dramatic turn and investigations uncover more questions than answers to begin with. Alice proves, once again, that her feisty character and her happiness to break the rules is what drives them on and leads them to uncover secrets and truths that they couldn't have imagined when they first stepped aboard. With danger lurking, this second adventure is one that will grip and excite readers in equal measure.
Mysteries At Sea: The Royal Jewel Plot publishes publishes on the 11th April and is an adventure that you definitely want to get on board with.
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