I received an advanced copy of this book through Netgalley. This book had me from the very beginning. I love that it kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I would highly recommend this book to my fellow readers. Thank you for the chance to review this book!!!!

This book is a little typical when it comes to character and plot but totally unique when it comes to the way things are pulled together and solved. Innovative and well thought out. I give it five thumbs up

I like being drawn into my books to the point where I zone out and don't notice anything going on around me. While this was a decent book, I didn't get drawn into it and wasn't fully into it. It was a cute, quick read and I did enjoy it for the most part.

I could write the same review for all Nicholas Blake mysteries: they are well written, there's an interesting plot and they keep you guessing till the end.
Strongly recommended.
Many thanks to Ipso Books and Netgalley

Widow's Cruise, a proper British mystery that takes place on a cruise of the Greek Islands as is as hot and steamy as the Medditerean sun. Nigel and Clare meet colorful group of fellow passangers. There under the scorching sun and sparkly waters jealosuies,resentment, hatered and murderous intentions are revealed. While Nigel tries to figure out who the murdered is the tension builds up.
Well written mystery full of description of lovely islands, times gone by and what we often call good old times which shows that evil was lurking then as much as it does now.
Interesting set of characters and intelligent dialogue.
This is my first book in this series and I will be definitely looking for more.

This book is on my To-Read pile, it was originally published back in 1959! I enjoy those old stories like Agatha Christie’s mysteries. The Widows Cruise by Nicholas Blake has me intrigued since my husband is a huge fan of cruises and I have been on too many to list.
Here’s what you need to know:
“The only thing I have against cruise life,” said Clare, yawning again, “is that it’s turning us all into busybodies and gossips.”

Renowned sculptor, Clare Massinger, is in a bit of a creative slump. To provide a little inspiration, Nigel Strangeways books them a relaxing cruise on the Aegean Sea. Filled with Greek temples, swimming pools, and sandy beaches, this scenic vacation should be the perfect getaway. But when they meet the other passengers, Nigel and Clare realize the cruise may not be as peaceful as planned.

It seems everyone knows everyone else’s business: a schoolteacher recovering from a nervous breakdown is confronted by a former student; a scholar is embarrassed by a scornful reviewer; a seductive temptress is known to a Bishop, and, to top it off, two busybodies are keeping tabs on everyone.

As the passengers’ lives become increasingly intertwined, it seems a plot for revenge may be afloat. Amidst steamy assignations, false accusations, and suicide threats, Nigel’s holiday doesn’t last long, and he must take charge to uncover the truth before the passengers have something more disturbing to gossip about…

A shipboard mystery in the vein of Death on the Nile, but with a lot more focus on interpersonal behavior and not so much on timetables and drawing a map of the ship. No one is pleasant, really, in this cast, which is okay by me but may annoy readers who need a little more investment in the murderer/victim/suspects. A definite recommend, especially because of the descriptions of summertime Greece during this rainy, grey "spring" 2018 has decided to hand us.

This is vintage Blake, back to his best. I really enjoy this book, and really could not put it down, even when the ending was a little predictable. Blake has a way of telling a story that keeps you intrigued, yes it is vintage, it has a well woven story and Blake show that his is a master wordsmith.
A must read for follows of vintage mysteries