The Art of Deception
A Cruise Ship Mystery
Book One in the Ocean of Dreams Mystery Series
Could the replica Impressionist painting be too good?
Hotel Director Rory O’Connor is looking forward to a nine-night sailing to New Zealand aboard the Ocean of Dreams. The Art Deco luxury cruise ship is hosting Impressions of Impressionism, a replica art exhibition. An unexpected review by headquarters has put the senior officers under pressure. Everything needs to go well.
But when one of the replicas looks almost too perfect, Rory’s suspicions are raised. The original is still missing after an art heist in Europe the previous year. Could there really be a priceless painting on board? For sale in the ship’s art gallery?
With a high-profile art auction on the last day of the voyage, some odd crew behavior, and 5,000 potential suspects, can Rory and his colleagues uncover the truth before the Ocean of Dreams docks back in Sydney?
By Karen Adamedes
Welcome aboard the Ocean of Dreams
Nine nights. Four ports. One questionable painting.
THE CRUISE
Nine nights aboard the luxurious Ocean of Dreams
THE ART
A replica Impressionist exhibition where one painting may not be what it seems
THE MYSTERY
A missing masterpiece, a high-profile auction and a Hotel Director who can't leave well enough alone
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