Louise’s Crossing
Louise’s Crossing by Sarah R. Shaber, published by Severn House in February 2019, is a historical fiction novel set during World War II. This edition, comprising 208 pages, follows government girl Louise Pearlie as she embarks on a perilous journey across the Atlantic Ocean aboard the SS Amelia Earhart. Excited about her reassignment to the OSS in London, Louise soon discovers that her voyage is fraught with danger, as she navigates not only the treacherous waters but also the complexities of her fellow passengers.
As the story unfolds, readers will encounter a mix of suspense and mystery, particularly surrounding the enigmatic Blanche Bryant, whose husband’s death raises questions about the true nature of the voyage. With the backdrop of wartime challenges, including German threats and unpredictable weather, Louise must unravel the mystery of a murder that occurs on board. This narrative intricately weaves elements of intrigue and danger, inviting readers to join Louise in her quest to uncover the truth before reaching England.
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‘A cracking-good read, a geuinely suspenseful mystery set against a vividly realized WWII backdrop, laced with plenty of shipboard suspense.’Booklist
Government girl Louise Pearlie is thrilled to be posted to London, but her journey across the Atlantic proves to be anything but plain sailing…
February, 1944. Washington D.C. With the war entering its most dangerous phase, Louise Pearlie is thrilled to be reassigned to the London office of the OSS. But in order to take up her new post, she must make a perilous crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in the SS Amelia Earhart.
Accompanying her on the voyage to Liverpool are an eclectic group of passengers, including the aloof Blanche Bryant, whose husband, Eddie, died in mysterious circumstances on the ship’s voyage out to New York three months before. Most of the same crew and passengers are on the return voyage, and one question remains: was it really suicide?
When the body of one of the passengers is found on deck, it’s clear that German bombs and raging storms aren’t the only threats to Louise’s safety. Can she expose a brutal killer before the ship docks in England?
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