{"product_id":"death-sets-sail-murder-most-unladylike-9-robin-stevens-paperback","title":"Death Sets Sail: A Murder Most Unladylike Mystery by Robin Stevens - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780241419809\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puffin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9-12 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDeath Sets Sail is the thrilling ninth and final case in Robin Stevens' bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series, sending schoolgirl detectives Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong on a sun-soaked cruise down the Nile. Amid ancient temples, whispered curses and a secret society convinced they are reincarnated pharaohs, a shocking murder throws the voyage into chaos. With a boat full of suspects and their own friendship under strain, the girls must solve their trickiest, most personal case yet before the killer strikes again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAboard the steamer SS Hatshepsut, Daisy and Hazel are meant to be enjoying a well-earned holiday, exploring temples and hunting for mummies alongside fellow travellers from the mysterious Breath of Life society - genteel English tourists convinced they are reincarnated pharaohs. But when the society's charismatic leader is found stabbed in a locked cabin, the holiday quickly becomes the girls' most dangerous investigation yet. Robin Stevens weaves a classic golden-age whodunit atmosphere - shifting alibis, hidden motives and a colourful cast of suspects - into a setting rich with sunlit decks, starlit desert nights and bustling bazaars. As the concluding instalment, the book carries extra emotional weight, testing the loyalty between Daisy and Hazel as their partnership faces its biggest challenge. Young readers will delight in piecing together clues alongside the girls, while engaging with quietly handled themes of friendship and courage. The pacing balances tense mystery beats with warmth and humour, staying true to the series' trademark blend of clever plotting and heartfelt character growth. Whether picked up by long-time fans or newcomers, Death Sets Sail delivers a gripping, cinematic finale rewarding close reading with a truly satisfying resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ninth and final book in the multi-award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn atmospheric Nile cruise setting packed with historical detail and genuine suspense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows fan-favourite detectives Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong to a satisfying conclusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible, cleverly plotted mystery ideal for confident readers aged 9-12.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback copy, perfect for series completists and gift-giving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRobin Stevens is a bestselling author of children's crime fiction, best known for creating the internationally acclaimed Murder Most Unladylike series featuring detectives Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong. Born in California and raised in Oxford, she developed a lifelong love of classic murder mysteries that shines through in her meticulously plotted, witty and warm-hearted books. Her stories have won multiple awards and been embraced by teachers, librarians and young readers alike for their clever puzzles, strong friendships and inclusive storytelling, cementing her as one of the most trusted voices in modern middle-grade mystery fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA pitch-perfect farewell to two of children's fiction's best-loved detectives, Death Sets Sail combines an exotic setting, a fiendishly clever puzzle and genuine emotional payoff - the ideal treat or gift for young mystery fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; book will be dispatched with the ISBN as listed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Robin Stevens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57189372494206,"sku":"SNG19428","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/death-sets-sail-robin-stevens-murder-most-unladylike-9-paperback-cover.jpg?v=1784437461","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/death-sets-sail-murder-most-unladylike-9-robin-stevens-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}