{"product_id":"death-on-the-ferry-hygeia-peter-spokes-9781922594594","title":"Death On The Ferry Hygeia","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHE 1920'S. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA TIME OF EXCITEMENT AND TUMULTUOUS SOCIAL CHANGE.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe horrors of World War One have passed, receding into history and the Great Depression has yet to come. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the bubble of relative calm, the city prospered as her citizens went about their lives. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIneffective social welfare led to crushing poverty and low-level crime. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDefending the city from villains was an undermanned and under equipped police force experiencing great change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA well connected but guileless young policeman begins his career in this city of contrasts, blended extreme poverty and wealthy privilege.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstable Jim Foley's commitment and enthusiasm is put to the test under the scrutiny of his uncle a senior Officer in the force. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA major charity event is planned aboard the majestic Port Phillip Bay excursion ferry Hygeia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut his career, and even his very life, are on the line as evil stalks the decks of this luxurious excursion ship and the blood flows into the water...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An historical ride into a period of modesty and hopefulness that drives a tale of suspense and thrill just as Agatha did on the Nile, a blast of classic past storytelling and mystery...wonderful work!\" Dianne, Indiebook reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Spokes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1922594598\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781922594594\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Spokes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/30\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 300\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d","brand":"Peter Spokes","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48486332694783,"sku":"9781922594594","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_77471093-39b6-430a-89ff-15cf9eb93dc9.jpg?v=1778054926","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/death-on-the-ferry-hygeia-peter-spokes-9781922594594","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}