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Howell's storytelling prowess lies in her ability to weave intricate mysteries with vivid historical settings, providing a delightful reading experience that stimulates both imagination and curiosity. Whether you're discovering her books for the first time or revisiting them, each story promises an exciting voyage into the past.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mysteries-at-sea-peril-on-the-atlantic-by-am-howell-9781801316743","title":"Mysteries at Sea: Peril on the Atlantic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA twisty and heart-pounding mystery at sea, from award-winning A.M. Howell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"An exquisitely plotted nautical adventure, packed with mystery and derring-do.\" - Judith Eagle, author of The Accidental Stowaway\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJuly, 1936. As the Queen Mary sets sail across the Atlantic, Alice can't wait for the summer of adventure that lies ahead. She's excited to explore the huge ship, with its shops, animals and even celebrities on board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut while Alice's sailor father focuses on winning a prestigious race, she witnesses a shocking attack. Alice and her new friend Sonny start to uncover a dark sabotage plot, and as they investigate gold bars, anonymous notes and lost silk gloves, secrets in their own lives come to the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen fog threatens the boat's journey, and dangerous enemies show themselves, Alice and Sonny are in their own race to solve all the mysteries unfolding. But what they discover might change both their lives forever...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for A.M. 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