The Mystery of the “R.M.S. Queen of the Clyde”

About the Book

Assistant District Attorney Alexander James Thompson had been on a high after successfully prosecuting members of the San Francisco Russian mob for promising riches to imported young Russian girls then turning them into unwilling prostitutes. Now he was sailing on the maiden voyage of the RMS Queen of the Clyde. It was a beautiful ship that was rebuilt and refurbished in the style and design of the original RMS Titanic. He was basically forced to take this 1912-Titanic-like cruise by his boss, District Attorney Donald Campbell. Apparently, the Russian mob was unhappy with his successful efforts. They were now threatening his life. The order from his boss was “Take time off or you are fired.” He wanted no harm to come to his top prosecutor. He needed to get Alexander Thompson out of town for a while. But it appears he is now in more danger on this ship than at home in San Francisco. He is suspected by the ship’s captain and ship’s security of being responsible for all the deadly deeds that were regularly occurring on this magnificent ship. He was in one helluva mess on this maiden voyage of the RMS “Queen of the Clyde.”

About the Author

Mildred Cathcart Nidds, after completing a successful business career, dedicated herself to pursuing her lifelong passion for writing. Born and bred in New York City, she later moved to San Francisco. She now spends her time between San Francisco and the Sierra Foothills with her husband and their rescued dog, Angus MacGregor. Mildred is known for her down-to-earth type of writing—dramatic, but with a touch of humor amidst the pages. After receiving many rewards for her short stories, she then penned four books that were well received. “Annie’s Journey,” “The Strange Valley,” “The Missions,” and “The Mystery of Seminary Hill.”