Cruise ship mysteries

Cozy Mysteries that take Place on a Cruise Ship List

For the uninitiated, cozy mysteries are a sub-genre of crime fiction where the violence is downplayed and the sleuthing takes centre stage. They often take place in a small, socially intimate communities, including cruise ships which act almost as locked-door cozies. If you're already a fan, then you know the unparalleled pleasure of curling up with a good 'cozy'. If you're new to the genre, then you're in for a delightful surprise. Let's delve into why reading cozy mysteries, particularly the Rachel Prince Mysteries, is not just a treat for the imagination but also a tonic for the soul. Let's talk feelings. Cozy mysteries are warm, comforting reads. You can sit in an armchair by a crackling fire with a mug of your favourite beverage in hand, and a cozy mystery book like 'A Murder Mystery Cruise' from the Rachel Prince series on your lap. As you journey along with the characters, you experience a range of emotions that provide a gentle workout for your heartstrings. The best part? This series, like most cozy mysteries is a feel-good read that always ends on a high note, in contrast to the reality of daily news. Spoiler alert: good triumphs and the bad guy gets caught! Dawn Brookes: Rachel Prince Mysteries Sumptuous Cozy Mysteries set on board the Coral Queen, a fictional cruise ship. Rachel Prince is the main protagonist who solves murder mysteries with the help of her best friend and cruise ship nurse, Sarah Bradshaw. A Cruise to Murder Deadly Cruise Killer Cruise Dying to Cruise A Christmas Cruise Murder Murderous Cruise Habit Honeymoon Cruise Murder A Murder Mystery Cruise Hazardous Cruise Captain's Dinner Cruise Murder Corporate Cruise Murder Treacherous Cruise Flirtation Toxic Cruise Cocktail Cruise into Darkness Cruise Fountain Finale Escapism: Cozy mysteries offer an escape. They are a portal…

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Raffles Hotel, Singapore

In Toxic Cruise Cocktail, Rachel and family kick off their cruise holiday by staying overnight at the famous Raffles Hotel. Here, Rachel encounters a bombastic man named Bigham who creates an unpleasant atmosphere. Bigham turns out to be an old friend of Rachel's father, Brendan Prince. There the mystery begins! Raffles Hotel is an iconic and historic luxury hotel located in Singapore. It is one of the most famous and prestigious hotels in the world, known for its colonial architecture, impeccable service, and rich history: Raffles Hotel was built in 1887 by Armenian hoteliers, the Sarkies Brothers. The hotel is named after Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of modern Singapore. Over the years, it has become synonymous with the city's colonial past. Architecture: The hotel features distinctive colonial architecture with a blend of Victorian and Moorish influences. The main building is white and adorned with tropical gardens, creating a unique and elegant atmosphere. The Long Bar and the Singapore Sling: Raffles Hotel is famous for being the birthplace of the Singapore Sling, a cocktail created by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon in the early 20th century. The Long Bar at Raffles is where visitors can enjoy this iconic drink. Rachel and family spend an hour or so in the Long Bar sampling Singapore Slings when they meet fellow cruisers. Guests and Cultural Significance: The hotel has hosted numerous celebrities, dignitaries, and royalty over the years, contributing to its cultural significance. Writers such as Somerset Maugham and Rudyard Kipling have stayed at Raffles, adding to its literary allure. I couldn't send Rachel to Singapore without including a stay at Raffles, it wouldn't have seemed right. I visited the hotel during a three month SE Asian tour in 1982. My uncle asked me to visit as he'd been there for a while during WWII.…

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Dawn Brookes Fiction Reading Order

Chronological Reading Order This is the order in which you should read if you want to follow characters through each series by chronology, rather than each series individually. All of the books are written so they can read as standalones without major spoilers. Some people prefer to read in series order and others might want to follow how the characters develop chronologically. The Rachel Prince Mysteries features Rachel Prince as the main character and is set on a fictional cruise ship. Rachel enjoys meeting up with her best friend who is a nurse on board the Coral Queen. Lady Marjorie joins her on alternate cruises. It wasn't planned like that... it just happened! The Carlos Jacobi series features Rachel's love interest; a PI intent on changing the world with the help of his ex police dog and a quirky detective sergeant, Fiona Cook. The Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe series follows an octogenarian quartet who get together for holidays and end up solving murders. This series is published by Storm Publishing. A Cruise to Murder (Rachel Prince #1) Deadly Cruise (Rachel Prince #2) Body in the Woods (Carlos Jacobi #1) Killer Cruise (Rachel Prince #3) The Bradgate Park Murders (Carlos Jacobi #2) Dying to Cruise (Rachel Prince #4) The Museum Murders (Carlos Jacobi #3) A Christmas Cruise Murder (Rachel Prince #5) Murderous Cruise Habit (Rachel Prince #6) Death of a Blogger (Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe Prequel Novella) Murder at the Opera House (Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe #1) Honeymoon Cruise Murder (Rachel Prince #7) Murder in the Highlands (Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe #2) Murder at the Christmas Market (Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe #3) A Murder Mystery Cruise (Rachel Prince #8) Hazardous Cruise (Rachel Prince #9) Murder at a Wimbledon Mansion (Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe #4) Captain's Dinner Cruise Murder (Rachel Prince #10) Corporate Cruise Murder (Rachel Prince #11) Murder…

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Could you find Love on a Cruise?

While sun, sea and sightseeing are enough for a lot of cruisers, 14% of holidaymakers say they have found romance on the waves, with almost half of those staying with their nautical darling for several years. Many marry and start a family, so who knows?  A balmy night in the Caribbean, a ship in the middle of a sparkling sea beneath twinkling stars, live music to dance to, arms entwined, hips swaying, a first kiss …  It doesn’t have to be a scene from the old TV show “The Love Boat”. It might just be possible you could meet the love of your life on a cruise ship. Cruises are a popular style of holiday for many people, with plenty of single people choosing to cruise, either on their own or with friends. A multitude of cruise lines are responding by encouraging single people to take cruises and many offer single staterooms. Norwegian Cruise Line was the first cruise line to build staterooms and common areas specifically for the single cruiser. These studios are the perfect sized room for solo cruising and the Studio Lounge is a great way to meet other single cruisers. So if you’re single and ready to mingle a solo cruise might be for you. Safer than backpacking, less stressful than air travel, and certainly more luxurious, a cruise allows you the opportunity to travel in elegant surroundings, enjoying the company of like-minded travellers. And it’s so much more fun than using a dating app! Meeting people face to face, you can tell right away if there’s a spark. The key is to meet and speak with lots of people, introduce yourself, be open to new experiences and enjoy the multitudes of activities on board. Mr or Miss Right isn’t going to appear just because you book…

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