This story took place in 1923, and Ginger Gold is traveling on the S.S. Rosa from Boston to England to settle her late father's estate, with her friend (formerly her late father's nurse, who is traveling to England to become a doctor). Ginger is a young widow, her husband killed during the first World War. She was born and lived in England until her father remarried an American woman, and moved with them to Boston when she was still a child. Her father was quite well to do, and her husband was a Lord, so she is a member of High Society, both in Boston, and in England when she returns.
When a body is discovered, Ginger becomes involved in the investigation, as she is considered a suspect by Basil Reed, a fellow passenger who just happens to be a Scotland Yard Inspector. While Basil is not happy about her investigating, she shares her information with him, and he observes that she is intelligent, resourceful, observant (and has some special skills that the Official Secrets Act prevent her from mentioning).
I enjoyed this short book, and the characters in it, although Ginger does have a high opinion of herself, and isn't overly concerned with rules.
This book qualifies for several Challenges--The Mount TBR Challenge, the Craving for Cozies Challenge, and the Alphabet Soup--Author Challenge.
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