Azalea and I - On the Road to MutinyBarbara Wells and her best friend Azalea Dunbar are sent on theirthird adventure by Bab's uncle Charles, who owns a rapidly expanding successfultravel agency, Maddens Magic Carpet Tours.This takes them to the Dominican Republic reporting back to UncleCharles about the super yacht that he is thinking of buying, to add to the Spanishresort that he purchased not long ago and the coach travel company he has beennurturing for years.The girls soon come up against a possible mutiny aboard theyacht 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 outmurder, illegal gambling, theft and deceit are on the menu. A serious storm nearlycapsizes the yacht.With the help of old colleagues from the previous Spanishadventure and Bab's uncle who joins them on the yacht, matters are sorted out butnot before twists and turns involve nearly everyone with surprising results. Peoplewho 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 andadds to the interest and mystery. Eg the Australian couple - throw a shrimp on thebarbie, 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 personalitymuch humour abounds where even serious situations can take a turn of lightheartedness.A read for the beach, armchair travellers, enthuiasts of amateursleuths. Glamorous backgrounds, gung-ho adventure and happy endings abound. Itis a 'cozy' with depth. A modern Mary Stuart in the mould of 'The Moon Spinners'.