Murder on the Lusitania A gripping Edwardian whodunnit, Ocean Liner Mysteries Book 1 By Edward Marston

Edward Marston, acclaimed for his Railway Detective series, brings a gripping maritime mystery in Murder on the Lusitania, the first book of the Ocean Liner series. Set in September 1907, the story follows George Dillman, an undercover detective aboard the Lusitania during its maiden voyage from Liverpool to New York. Hired by the Cunard Line to monitor petty crimes, Dillman’s assignment quickly escalates when the ship’s blueprints are stolen and a body is discovered.

Teaming up with an unlikely ally, first-class passenger Genevieve Masefield, Dillman navigates a web of secrets among the wealthy and influential passengers. Their investigation uncovers more than just a theft and murder—the duo begins to unravel explosive hidden agendas that could threaten the safety of the ship and its passengers.

The Lusitania, famed for its luxury and speed, looms large in the background as tension builds aboard. Though the novel takes place in 1907, the real-life fate of the ship in 1915 adds an extra layer of historical weight. The Lusitania’s sinking by a German U-boat during World War I, killing 1,198 passengers, remains one of the most tragic events in maritime history, making the setting even more poignant.

First published under the name Conrad Allen, Marston’s Ocean Liner series is being relaunched for a new generation, offering a fascinating blend of mystery, history, and rich character dynamics against the backdrop of early 20th-century ocean travel.