Tapas on the Ramblas
Tapas on the Ramblas by Anthony Bidulka, published by Insomniac Press in 2005, is a compelling narrative that follows private detective Russell Quant as he navigates a complex web of family intrigue and danger. With 289 pages, this edition presents a story that unfolds aboard the luxurious Friends of Dorothy Cruiseliner, where Quant is tasked by the formidable Charity Wiser to uncover which member of her wealthy family is plotting her demise. As the cruise explores exotic Mediterranean ports, the narrative delves into the tensions between various social groups, revealing a family rife with conflict.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a blend of mystery and LGBTQ+ themes as Quant grapples with his detective responsibilities while ensuring the safety of his client. The story captures the essence of family dynamics against a backdrop of opulence and danger, with vivid descriptions of locales and culinary delights. As Quant confronts both allies and adversaries, the journey becomes a rich exploration of motives and relationships, all while balancing the allure of the Mediterranean with the grim reality of murder. This edition invites readers to experience a unique blend of mystery and cultural exploration.
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Charity Wiser, matriarch of the Wiser clan by virtue of her wealth and power, is an indomitable provocateur and private detective Russell Quant’s newest employer. There is more than a single rotten apple on this family tree, and Quant has been hired to discover which one is intent on murdering his client. To help him sleuth out the evil culprit, Charity Wiser arranges a family reunion aboard the opulent Friends of Dorothy Cruiseliner as it tours the most exotic ports of the Mediterranean. But smooth sailing is short-lived as undercurrents of clashes — local and tourist, gay and straight, trendy and traditional — offer Russell insight into the Wisers and reveal a family simmering with rage and greed. He begins to wonder: Who doesn’t want Charity Wiser dead? Shifting from his Prairie stomping ground to a sea undulating with murder, Quant’s smarts, senses, and sea legs are challenged. In this captivating yet captive environment, family tensions mount and suspicions build. And Russell must balance his detective duties with safeguarding his client and protecting his own life. From the delight of tapas and sweet sangria in Spain to the bitter taste of death in Sicily, Quant connects and clashes with friends and foes in a series of unforgettable locales. Come aboard a sensual journey of sun and sea brine, caviar and champagne on a cruise replete with the luxury of murder.
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