Azalea and I - On the Road to Mutiny Barbara Wells and her best friend Azalea Dunbar are sent on their third adventure by Bab's uncle Charles, who owns a rapidly expanding successful travel agency, Maddens Magic Carpet Tours. This takes them to the Dominican Republic reporting back to Uncle Charles about the super yacht that he is thinking of buying, to add to the Spanish resort that he purchased not long ago and the coach travel company he has been nurturing for years. The girls soon come up against a possible mutiny aboard the yacht due to the present owner having financial problems and no interest in the ship. A beleaguered captain is grateful for their input but before matters can be sorted out murder, illegal gambling, theft and deceit are on the menu. A serious storm nearly capsizes the yacht. With the help of old colleagues from the previous Spanish adventure and Bab's uncle who joins them on the yacht, matters are sorted out but not before twists and turns involve nearly everyone with surprising results. People who seem quiet turn out to be tigers and people who may be bad turn into hero's. Interaction with passengers is both amusing and serious and adds to the interest and mystery. Eg the Australian couple - throw a shrimp on the barbie, the Russian oligarch who isn't, the gay Scottish kilt flinging couple and more. The characters of Babs and Lea develop as they face new issues. Insecurities, strengths and weaknesses are laid bare. With Lea's zany personality much humour abounds where even serious situations can take a turn of light heartedness. A read for the beach, armchair travellers, enthuiasts of amateur sleuths. Glamorous backgrounds, gung-ho adventure and happy endings abound. It is a 'cozy' with depth. A modern Mary Stuart in the mould of 'The Moon Spinners'.
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