{"product_id":"the-empress-murders-paperback","title":"The Empress Murders - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eToby Schmitz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA razor-sharp and mind-bendingly clever whodunnit from award-winning playwright and actor Toby Schmitz.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e It's 1925, and the \u003ci\u003eEmpress of Australia\u003c\/i\u003e is making her regular Atlantic crossing to New York with a full roster of passengers. But when a dead body is discovered onboard, Inspector Archie Daniels must find the killer before panic--and the body count--spread. Solving one murder quickly turns into solving two, then three, and it becomes clear that no one is safe. From the horrendously wealthy first-class passengers to those considered the \"dregs of empire\" below deck, everyone is trapped--and everyone is a suspect. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Both a witty, bloodthirsty whodunnit and a biting examination of the British Empire at its twilight, \u003ci\u003eThe Empress Murders\u003c\/i\u003e is a tense, claustrophobic mystery told with dark humor, intelligence, and flair. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Empress Murders\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e \"Prepare to be both dazzled and discombobulated. You have been warned.\" - The Sydney Morning Herald \"Readers expecting a bit of Miss Marple-style cozy crime will be in for a shock... a book that will leave you thinking.\" - The Australian \"A tense and claustrophobic mystery told with startling wit.\" - Tim Minchin \"Whatever you think this book is, think again... I loved it. What a trip.\" - Malcolm Knox \"A uniquely brilliant reimagining of the nautical murder mystery... literary and highly readable. Unequivocally recommended.\" - Richard Roxburgh \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eToby Schmitz\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, director and actor. He was most recently seen on television in \u003ci\u003eBoy Swallows Universe\u003c\/i\u003e and on stage in \u003ci\u003eGaslight\u003c\/i\u003e. He has received nominations for his performances in \u003ci\u003eThe Seagull\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThyestes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMuch Ado About Nothing\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMeasure for Measure\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRuben Guthrie\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Great\u003c\/i\u003e. His television credits include \u003ci\u003eThe Twelve\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBlack Sails\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also a celebrated playwright. His plays include \u003ci\u003eDegenerate Art\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eI Want to Sleep With Tom Stoppard\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCapture the Flag\u003c\/i\u003e. He was awarded the Patrick White Award for his play \u003ci\u003eLucky\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.11 x 9.22 x 6.07 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 26, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47135617155211,"sku":"9781761069192","price":32.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2579\/7259\/files\/p8T4wZVsjs9781761069192.webp?v=1780620615","url":"https:\/\/thetaletrade.com\/products\/the-empress-murders-paperback","provider":"The Tale Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}