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Chapters

Murder at Sea

01

Bon Voyage

Silby and her family embark on the Queen Mary II for a return trip from the US to England after visiting Grandpa. Grandpa joins them for the 7 day trip back to England on the luxury ocean liner

02

Grand Adventures

The views, food and entertainment at the start of the voyage are wonderful. Grandpa enjoys the “extra fun week” with his family.

03

Fatal Fall from the Balcony

On day 3 a lady falls from the 5th deck balcony to her death. Rumors are circulated about her last hours and the possible involvement of the elderly American in a single occupancy stateroom on the same deck. Grandpa is the prime suspect!

04

The Brig

The Captain decides that he wants to make sure that Grandpa does not hide somewhere on the ship and possibly commit another crime.

05

Crime Scene Investigation

Silby examines the crime scene and uses her intelligence and investigation skills to find the way that Grandpa was framed by a jealous fellow traveler, Mr Templeton.

06

J’accuse

Silby astounds the Captain by confronting Mr. Templeton about tampering with the crime scene to implicate Grandpa just before the QM II lands in Southampton.

The Grandpa Murders

This is the first of a series of smart short mysteries that take over your imagination and draw you into the world of Silby Ellen.

Activities

Excellence

Silby is a talented 6th year student.

Inspiration

Mount Impossible

Silby invented her mystery while looking towards the sea from Ludwell Park (a.k.a. “Mount Impossible”). Brother Edwin aids her creative skills.