The Crime Club

Midway across the restless Bay of Biscay, Captain Melun enjoys a rare moment of calm on the grand liner Gigantic when a sudden, cold weight presses against his temple. A revolver’s barrel, held by the enigmatic Sir Paul Westerham, turns a simple inspection of a kit‑bag into a deadly standoff. The captain’s sharp eyes and the baronet’s icy stare set the stage for a tense game of intimidation and intrigue.

In the cramped state‑room, the two men exchange veiled threats, each measuring the other’s resolve. Sir Paul, a red‑haired baronet with a hard‑won fortune from the American West, hints at a hidden agenda tied to a mysterious parcel he guards fiercely. As the ship rolls on, Melun must decide whether to pursue the truth behind the blackmail or become another victim of the Crime Club’s shadowy dealings.