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Castello Mystery Series
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Hijinx on the high seas

From Rome to Naples, honeymooners Renata and Placido Pelicani expect smooth sailing on the S.S. Pavia, but they do not count on having to sniff out a murderer in their midst. In the genteel society in which the beloveds circulate, appearances are everything, and love—though whispered behind fans and beneath parasols—is often sacrificed at the altar of propriety. Join the young couple as they race to unravel the mystery of who killed a famed champagne heiress before another passenger is targeted, and the Valentine's Day Ball is ruined. With secrets bubbling just beneath the surface and every toast potentially a farewell, Renata and Placido must navigate a sea of lies, jealousy, and old vendettas—before the killer strikes again.

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