SET SAIL FOR MURDER: A Henrie O Mystery
Carolyn Hart
William Morrow
Mystery
ISBN-10: 006072403X
ISBN-13: 9780060724030

When old flame Jimmy Lenox contacts Henrietta O'Dwyer Collins, otherwise known as Henrie O, her heart beats faster and her mind flits back to a time when she was the reigning queen of his heart. In spite of a great affection for Jimmy, Henrie O turned down his previous proposal of marriage. Jimmy is now married to the renowned documentary filmmaker Sophia Montgomery.

Unfortunately, Jimmy's life with Sophia is not all wine and roses. Sophia is the stepmother of four adult heirs to her previous husband Frank Riordan's fortune. She must make a decision regarding the future of the trusts set up for them. At present, all are receiving an income off the money in the trusts, based on Sophia's good will toward them. If all goes well, the trusts will be dissolved and each of the Riordans will receive full control of their fortunes. However, if Sophia decides otherwise, which is a definite possibility due to the animosity between the heirs and their stepmother, then the trusts will be set aside, out of their reach, and reviewed again in 10 years.

The problem is that someone is not willing to wait patiently for the money. Sophia recently had a near miss with a boulder, and while she refuses to take it as an attempt on her life, hubby Jimmy is suspicious that this rolling stone was no accident. When a possibly poisoned glass of sherry is struck from his hand before he can deliver it to Sophia, he becomes convinced that one of the Riordans is to blame. But which one?

In addition to the heirs, there is Auntie Evelyn to be considered. This unmarried sister of Frank stepped in to raise the children when their mother died many years ago. She loves them with undying devotion, but how far will she go to see that they receive the money that is rightfully theirs?

In spite of all the intrigue and high drama surrounding her, Henrie O manages to do some sightseeing when the Clio docks in a variety of beautiful and ancient cities. Copenhagen, Gdynia, Tallinn and St. Petersburg, and the ancient and exotic sights, call to Henrie O and she answers. After all, she'd be an idiot not to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime voyage.

It's a little hard to concentrate though when the mystery and intrigue deepen with each passing day. More attempts on Sophia's life occur, and it becomes obvious that someone is determined to get their money. Will Henrie O be able to solve the mystery in time, or will lives be lost while the one with malice in his or her heart hides among the innocent? Only time will tell.

   --- Reviewed by Amie Taylor

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