Murder on the Nile by Verity Bright ~ a Review

by Donna Huber

1924. Lady Eleanor Swift and her butler Clifford are touring the great, ancient sights of Egypt on a much-anticipated extended vacation. But when the pair arrive at the docks in Cairo expecting to board the luxurious paddle steamer advertised in their brochure, they are baffled by the crumbling old cruiser waiting for them. And things only go from bad to worse as death stalks the decks of the SS Cleopatra…

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September 2024; Bookouture; 978-1835255872
audio, ebook, print (296 pages); cozy mystery

Murder on the Nile is book 19 in Verity Bright's Lady Eleanor Swift series. But if you are just now discovering this British cozy mystery series, you can totally start with this one.

If you have read previous books in the series, you know that before Eleanor was Lady Swift she bicycled alone through various countries and then spent time as a bush guide in South Africa. So in a sense, she is getting back to her roots in this book. 

Partly because they are in a foreign country, but I also think it is because Clifford is getting used to Eleanor's ways, but the comments about her unladylike behavior are more in jest with this book. Eleanor and Clifford come across more like brother and sister rather than a titled lady and her butler. I like the more relaxed interactions.

The ladies, Tompkins, and Gladstone are also along for the venture but they are mostly in the background. Alas, Eleanor's fiance Hugh doesn't make an appearance.

This is a fun book if you are looking for something light to read.

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Donna Huber is an avid reader and natural encourager. She is the founder of Girl Who Reads and the author of how-to marketing book Secrets to a Successful Blog Tour. 

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