Dangerous Crossing by Rachel Rhys
1939, Europe on the brink of war. Lily Shepherd leaves England on an ocean liner for Australia, escaping her life of drudgery for new horizons. She is instantly seduced by the world onboard: cocktails, black-tie balls and beautiful sunsets. Suddenly, Lily finds herself mingling with people who would otherwise never give her the time of day.
An exquisite story of love, murder, adventure and dark secrets, Rachel Rhys brings this dangerous crossing brilliantly and beautifully alive * LISA JEWELL, Author of THE GIRLS *
IntoxicatingI loved this book! * SANTA MONTEFIORE *
An utter treat . . . a glorious mix of proper old-school glamour and a labyrinthine plot full of class war, politics and sexual tension . . . Rhys writes with such conviction . . . a masterful storyteller. * VERONICA HENRY, author of FINDING LOVE IN A BOOKSHOP *
Quite extraordinary . . . Beautiful, captivating and I desperately did not want the journey to end. * EMMA KAVANAGH, author of THE MISSING HOURS *
Completely compelling and atmostpheric. I absolutely loved it. * JANE FALLON, author of MY SWEET REVENGE *
Completely compelling and atmostpheric. I absolutely loved it. * JANE FALLON, author of MY SWEET REVENGE *
A sumptuous and thrilling read which reminded me of Daphne du Maurier. It captivates you in its spell right until the end. I loved it. * KATE HAMER, author of THE GIRL IN THE RED COAT *
Utterly gripping . . . I loved Lily and the sumptuous detail of her onboard world with its constant undercurrent of tension and mystery. It's a brilliant evocation of the time * ELIZABETH ENFIELD *
This a proper old fashioned tale of thwarted romance, impossible glamour, murder and mayhem on the high seas. The most enjoyable bout of cabin fever I’ve ever had . . . The pages turn themselves. * LIZ NUGENT, author of LYING IN WAIT *
What a world of glamour, uncertainty and intrigue! I was immersed from the very first page. And the sense of time and place is so convincing, the voice so perfect, I felt as if I had made the crossing myself. It is a gem of a book * COLETTE MCBETH, author of THE LIFE I LEFT BEHIND *
A gorgeously atmospheric read, prepare to be transported . . . * RUTH WARE, Author of THE WOMAN IN CABIN 10 *
Rachel Rhys has created a sumptuous world, rich in character and description. Possessing a rare talent for observation and detail, she has perfectly drawn this pre-war passage to Australia. For a few days it was as if I was a passenger on that ship myself. I loved it. * Amanda Jennings, author of IN HER WAKE *
A book to lose yourself in. I loved it! * LIZ FENWICK, author of UNDER A CORNISH SKY *
Well plotted, absorbing read with a whiff of Agatha Christie * Woman and Home *
'Hot Tickets' Pick of the Week * Hello Magazine *
IntoxicatingI loved this book! * SANTA MONTEFIORE *
An utter treat . . . a glorious mix of proper old-school glamour and a labyrinthine plot full of class war, politics and sexual tension . . . Rhys writes with such conviction . . . a masterful storyteller. * VERONICA HENRY, author of FINDING LOVE IN A BOOKSHOP *
Quite extraordinary . . . Beautiful, captivating and I desperately did not want the journey to end. * EMMA KAVANAGH, author of THE MISSING HOURS *
Completely compelling and atmostpheric. I absolutely loved it. * JANE FALLON, author of MY SWEET REVENGE *
Completely compelling and atmostpheric. I absolutely loved it. * JANE FALLON, author of MY SWEET REVENGE *
A sumptuous and thrilling read which reminded me of Daphne du Maurier. It captivates you in its spell right until the end. I loved it. * KATE HAMER, author of THE GIRL IN THE RED COAT *
Utterly gripping . . . I loved Lily and the sumptuous detail of her onboard world with its constant undercurrent of tension and mystery. It's a brilliant evocation of the time * ELIZABETH ENFIELD *
This a proper old fashioned tale of thwarted romance, impossible glamour, murder and mayhem on the high seas. The most enjoyable bout of cabin fever I’ve ever had . . . The pages turn themselves. * LIZ NUGENT, author of LYING IN WAIT *
Thrilling, seductive, utterly absorbing.
* PAULA HAWKINS, author of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN *What a world of glamour, uncertainty and intrigue! I was immersed from the very first page. And the sense of time and place is so convincing, the voice so perfect, I felt as if I had made the crossing myself. It is a gem of a book * COLETTE MCBETH, author of THE LIFE I LEFT BEHIND *
A gorgeously atmospheric read, prepare to be transported . . . * RUTH WARE, Author of THE WOMAN IN CABIN 10 *
Rachel Rhys has created a sumptuous world, rich in character and description. Possessing a rare talent for observation and detail, she has perfectly drawn this pre-war passage to Australia. For a few days it was as if I was a passenger on that ship myself. I loved it. * Amanda Jennings, author of IN HER WAKE *
A book to lose yourself in. I loved it! * LIZ FENWICK, author of UNDER A CORNISH SKY *
Well plotted, absorbing read with a whiff of Agatha Christie * Woman and Home *
'Hot Tickets' Pick of the Week * Hello Magazine *
RACHEL RHYS is the pen-name of a much-loved psychological suspense author. Dangerous Crossing is her debut under this name and is inspired by a real life account of a 1930s ocean voyage. A Dangerous Crossing is due to be published around the world. Rachel Rhys lives in North London with her family.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780857524706 |
| ISBN 10 | 0857524704 |
| Title | Dangerous Crossing |
| Author | Rachel Rhys |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2017-03-23 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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