Dream Boat

"Kidnapped? What do you mean, the silly cow's been kidnapped?"Claudia didn't believe for one second that her stepdaughter had been abducted, and she was right. But when Flavia's stupid prank costs a young man his life, this was anything but funny. Frustrated and furious, Claudia turns to the one man who can help - only to find Marcus is under house arrest after a body is found walled up in his house. She eventually tracks Flavia to an Egyptian cult in the hills, whose leader bends the members' minds to his own sinister will. But worshipping the Barque of Ra is one thing. When one of the cult members starts to believe he is the incarnation of Seth, brother of Osiris, God of Chaos, the Dark Destroyer himself, the game turns very dangerous indeed.From Publishers WeeklyThe acid-tongued Roman diva Claudia Seferius, wealthy widow and heroine of 0-7278-5818-1, is seriously ticked off when her bratty teenage stepdaughter is kidnapped on the eve of a huge festival not only does it cut into her quality frolicking time, but Claudia is now broke and can't afford to pay the ransom. The ancient Roman detail clashes hilariously with the catfighting and hunk-worshipping in Marilyn Todd's latest Seferius mystery (after Virgin Territory) as Claudia chases after the mysterious kidnappers. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. Review'A timeless heroine for today--you'll be hooked.' Company   'The Roman detail is deft, the pace as fast as a champion gladiator, and the heroine, Claudia, an arrogant superbitch who keeps us all on the edge where she loves to live.' Sunday Express'A wonderful fictional creation--a bawdy superbitch with a talent for sleuthing...an enormous triumph.' Ms London'An endearing adventuress who regards mortal danger as just another bawdy challenge.' She'If you're looking for a romp through the streets of Rome, this is the book to buy!' Books Magazine'Terrific read...It is written in a contemporary, fast style, and is a thoroughly entertaining mystery romp.' The Bookseller