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Dangerous Crossing Rachel Rhys

Dangerous Crossing By Rachel Rhys

Dangerous Crossing by Rachel Rhys


$36.99
Condition - Very Good
5 in stock

Summary

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.

Dangerous Crossing Summary

Dangerous Crossing: The captivating Richard & Judy Book Club page-turner by Rachel Rhys

*NOW A RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK 2017*

Shortlisted for the HWA Gold Crown 2017

A stunning, atmospheric novel in the great tradition of Death on the Nile and Patricia Highsmith, which tells of a young girl's journey on a cruise liner from England to a new life on the brink of the Second World War.

'Thrilling, captivating. Simply stunning' Daily Express 5 *****


'An exquisite tale of love, murder and dark secrets' LISA JEWELL

'Intoxicating. I 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 . . . A masterful storyteller.' VERONICA HENRY


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England, September 1939
Lily Shepherd boards a cruise liner for a new life in Australia and is plunged into a world of cocktails, jazz and glamorous friends. But as the sun beats down, poisonous secrets begin to surface. Suddenly Lily finds herself trapped with nowhere to go ...

Australia, six-weeks later
The world is at war, the cruise liner docks, and a beautiful young woman is escorted onto dry land in handcuffs.

What has she done?

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Candis magazine BOOK OF THE MONTH

Red Magazine PICK OF THE MONTH: 'Think Patricia Highsmith on the seas'

Prime Magazine pick of SIX INTRIGUING READS

'Bag a copy of this Daphne du Maurier-style debut!' Press Association

'Thrilling, seductive, utterly absorbing.' PAULA HAWKINS, author of The Girl on The Train

'A gorgeously atmospheric read, prepare to be transported . . .' RUTH WARE, author of The Woman in Cabin 10


'Completely compelling and atmospheric. I absolutely loved it' JANE FALLON, Author of MY SWEET REVENGE

'What a world of glamour, uncertainty and intrigue! . . . It is a gem of a book' COLETTE MCBETH, author of The Life I Left Behind

Dangerous Crossing Reviews

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 *
Intoxicating. I 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 *

About Rachel Rhys

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.

Additional information

GOR008178190
9780857524706
0857524704
Dangerous Crossing: The captivating Richard & Judy Book Club page-turner by Rachel Rhys
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Transworld Publishers Ltd
20170323
368
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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