The story follows Anthony 'Algernon' Vereker, an amateur sleuth with a sharp, "well-trained brain," who is persuaded by his friend Ricky to join a luxury cruise on the transatlantic ship Mars to cure his boredom. While Ricky thrives in the ship's social scene, a shocking murder occurs that instantly pulls Vereker out of his apathy. The investigation involves a mysterious lady, a couple with a dark secret, and a cast of elegant but suspicious characters.
While engaging, some critics have noted that Forsythe’s mysteries occasionally omit vital clues from the reader, a slight departure from the strict "fair play" rules of the era. Digital Availability
The book is available as an through retailers like Amazon and specialty publishers like Dean Street Press , which has reprinted many of Forsythe’s works. English) for the ePub file? Crimen en alta mar (Spanish Edition) eBook - Amazon.com
The novel excels at capturing the glamor of 1930s travel, shifting from the luxury ship to locations like Lisbon and the English countryside. Forsythe is noted for his "eye for line and color," providing evocative descriptions of scenery.
