Elizabeth and Sophia are still reeling from the aftermath of the Titanic disaster. The harrowing experience has left them both physically and emotionally scarred, but their determination to uncover the truth about their friends' murder still remains unshaken. For Sophia, the pain is compounded by the recent loss of her closest friend, Ann, whose death still haunts her every step. As the sisters board the RMS SS Volturno , hoping to find peace and new leads, their quest for justice takes an unexpected turn. Just when they believe they are finally ahead in the case, a fire breaks out on the ship, plunging them into another perilous situation. With danger lurking at every corner and the suspect always one step ahead, Elizabeth and Sophi must navigate a web of deception and treachery. Will they ever catch the elusive culprit, or will the shadows of the past continue to haunt them? *Calm Seas Before the Fires* is a gripping tale of resilience, sisterhood, and the relentless pursuit of truth in the face of overwhelming odds.