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Eighteen seventy-three is a perilous time in the relationship between France and England. When a string of English spies is found dead on French soil, the threat of all-out war prompts government officials to ask Charles Lenox to visit the newly-dug Suez Canal on a secret mission.
Once he is on board the Lucy, however, Lenox finds himself using not his new skills of diplomacy but his old ones: the ship's second lieutenant is found dead on the voyage's first night, his body cruelly abused. The ship's captain begs the temporarily retired detective to join in the hunt for a criminal. Lenox finds the trail, but in the claustrophobic atmosphere on board, where nobody can come or go and everyone is a suspect, he has to race against the next crime—and also hope he won't be the victim.
At once a compulsive murder mystery, a spy story, and an intimate and joyful journey with the Victorian navy, this book shows that no matter how far Lenox strays from his old life, it will always come back to find him.
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"This is now my favorite of the Charles Lenox series. A considerable portion of the book takes place aboard ship, and Finch researched sailing vessels of the period in order to get the details correct. I feel as though I spent a few days on a ship, too. That kind of writing is admirable. As for the mystery, Finch stays true to his style. All of the information is there, yet some of it seeming so innocent as to go unnoticed by the reader. Very clever writing."
— Michael (4 out of 5 stars)
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“A rousing nautical adventure…Finch’s descriptions of life at sea are so fascinating it’s a shame Lenox must bring this case to an end.”
— New York Times Book Review -
Agatha Christie meets Patrick O'Brian in Finchs accomplished fifth whodunit set in Victorian England, the best in the series to date.
— Publishers Weekly Starred Review -
“The murder mystery that Finch weaves keeps readers guessing…An intriguing read on several levels.”
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“Agatha Christie meets Patrick O’Brian in Finch’s accomplished fifth whodunit set in Victorian England…The best in the series to date.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)
A Burial at Sea Listener Reviews
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Virginia Blady, 3/15/2023
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Amy Cohen, 1/12/2022
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" AWESOME!! As usual, Charles Finch has not disappointed in his Charles Lenox series. I discovered these books in the library quite by accident. I was looking for something different than my usual read. And I'm glad I did!! Anxiously awaiting the Nov release of DEATH IN THE SMALL HOURS. "
— Lynda, 2/5/2014 -
" My favorite of the series so far! "
— Jennifer, 1/25/2014 -
" Another good Charles Lenox mystery. Wasn't spectacular, but was definitely enjoyable! "
— Andrea, 1/23/2014 -
" Another enjoyable Charles Lenox mystery. I really like these things, if you've made it to book 5 in this series, you probably do too. "
— Dave, 1/19/2014 -
" Meh. It just isn't as strong as the first couple in the series. And it felt kind of like the author was showing off all that he had learned about turn of the century tall ships. "
— Taryn, 1/15/2014 -
" This is different from the other novels featuring gentleman detective Charles Lennox. The tidbits about the English navy are rather fascinating. "
— Robyn, 1/13/2014 -
" I liked this better than the last one in the series. The 2 mysteries get worked out and Jane has the baby and all is well. "
— Janette, 1/8/2014 -
" I've read all 5 books in this series and I yhink this is the best. Entertaining and very informative about the 19th century Royal Navy set against the backdrop of the opening of the Suez Canal. "
— Pj, 12/3/2013 -
" Not my favorite in the series, but enjoyable. "
— Maxtourtelot, 11/27/2013 -
" Entertaining mystery set mostly aboard a British naval ship in 1873. Finch's "detective" (or is it his narration about the detective?) can be a bit too fussy for my tastes, but the plot is interesting and the characters mostly are too. "
— Cooper, 11/13/2013 -
" It's just very refreshing to read about these nice people in 1870's england and, this time, at sea in a chevron with steam power. Lots of information about the British navy. Plot was well worked out for the most part but at the end there was an unlikely twist. "
— Mary, 9/30/2013 -
" I missed the usual supporting characters since Lenox was out at sea but still really enjoyed the book. "
— Amy, 9/29/2013 -
" Just as expected when reading a Charles Lenox mystery... murder, humor, lots of eating, and fun. I was surprised by the ending, but I'm not a gentlemen detective like Mr. Lenox. "
— Tina, 6/29/2013 -
" I'm a hopeless fan. The 3/4s of the book spent at sea is a gripping and enthusiastic adventure, and the time spent in Said is just icing on the cake. If you liked the first books, this one is a great extension! "
— Andrea, 12/12/2012 -
" I really liked it until the killer was unmasked and then it went on and lost its steam. The book should be finished just a few pages after the mystery is solved--what more is there to say? "
— Tori, 9/4/2012 -
" This departure from the usual cast of characters sets Lenox on a ship to Egypt and just may be, in my opinion, the best in the series to date. "
— Karen, 8/30/2012 -
" Still loving this series. Can't wait for the next one to be released. "
— Kim, 7/1/2012 -
" Quite good writing, interesting characters, intriguing setting. But then, as in another Finch novel I read, the book just kind of becomes one tension-free denouement. It's like a good meal that clearly could have been great. Don't regret having it, just not fully satisfied. "
— Annette, 1/18/2012 -
" Audio Book. Murder onboard the HMS Lucy (in the 1860s). Really enjoyed listening - didn't hurt that it had a naval setting. :-) "
— Susan, 1/16/2012
About Charles Finch
Charles Finch is the author of the USA Today bestselling Charles Lenox mysteries, including A Beautiful Blue Death, which was nominated for an Agatha Award and was named one of Library Journal’s Best Books of 2007. He is a graduate of Yale and Oxford.
About James Langton
James Langton, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, trained as an actor at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and later as a musician at the Guildhall School in London. He has worked in radio, film, and television, also appearing in theater in England and on Broadway. He is also a professional musician who led the internationally renowned Pasadena Roof Orchestra from 1996 to 2002.