Mystery
Murder at the Crown and Anchor
2023·234 pages
A cozy historical mystery as Cleo probes a dockside death ruled suicide, crossing paths with Harry amid suspects and sparks.
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A cozy historical mystery as Cleo probes a dockside death ruled suicide, crossing paths with Harry amid suspects and sparks.
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A wealthy businessman with a reputation for taking risks rose from the slums to the height of success. But success comes at a price, especially when it's achieved at the expense of others. When a former guest of the hotel is found dead in a dockside tavern, the police rule it suicide. After all, some say his negligence caused one of his company's ships to go down in a storm, along with all its cargo and several members of the crew. The guilt would be too much for many. But when evidence of murde...
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Romantic tension and attraction between Cleo and Harry; light sparks
Violence & gore
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Non-graphic murder central to plot; shipwreck crew deaths in backstory
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources
Substance use
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Social drinking in dockside tavern and hotel settings
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic elements present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Light themes of women working in male-dominated professions
Self-harm / suicide
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Death initially ruled suicide; guilt over fatal negligence discussed
Abuse & suffering
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Victim was a bully; negligence caused crew deaths at sea
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