Death Sets Sail
By Robin Stevens
A Nile cruise becomes deadly when Daisy and Hazel uncover a killer among Egypt’s secretive society.
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Death Sets Sail is a satisfyingly twisty final case for Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong, with an atmospheric Nile cruise, ancient Egyptian intrigue and plenty of suspicious grown ups. Robin Stevens remains excellent at mixing clever clues with friendship, humour and questions about growing up. Best suited to confident readers who enjoy murder mysteries and can handle death, danger and a rather creepy secret society.
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What is Death Sets Sail about?
Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong embark on a Nile cruise in Egypt, eager to explore ancient temples. Their journey takes a dark turn when Theodora Miller, leader of the enigmatic Breath of Life society, is found murdered aboard the SS Hatshepsut. With Theodora's daughter framed, Daisy and Hazel face their most perilous investigation yet, where only one of them may return home alive.
About the author
Robin Stevens is a popular author best known for the 'Murder Most Unladylike' mystery series. She loves writing stories about clever young detectives who solve exciting mysteries. Robin grew up in England and now spends her time dreaming up new adventures for her characters. She hopes her books inspire readers to become detectives themselves!
Discussion ideas around Death Sets Sail
Brave Detectives: What makes Daisy and Hazel such an effective detective team, even when their personalities and methods are very different?
Trust and Friendship: How do Daisy and Hazel show that friendship means more than simply agreeing with each other?
A Strange Society: Why do you think people might be drawn to a group such as the Breath of Life society, and what dangers can come with belonging to secretive groups?
Egyptian Setting: How does the Nile cruise and the setting of ancient temples affect the mood of the mystery?
Growing Up: In what ways are Daisy and Hazel becoming more independent, and what responsibilities come with growing older?
Pages
352 pages
Reading age
Older Junior (10-15)
This edition
2020
First published
2020
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