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...
An exquisite story of love, murder, adventure and dark secrets, Rachel Rhys brings this dangerous crossing brilliantly and beautifully alive
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.
Quite extraordinary . . . Beautiful, captivating and I desperately did not want the journey to end.
Completely compelling and atmostpheric. I absolutely loved it.
Completely compelling and atmostpheric. I absolutely loved it.
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.
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
This a proper old fashioned tale of glamour, murder and mayhem on the high seas. The most enjoyable bout of cabin fever I've ever had . . . The pages turn themselves.
Thrilling, seductive, utterly absorbing.
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
A gorgeously atmospheric read, prepare to be transported . . .
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.
A book to lose yourself in. I loved it!
PICK OF THE MONTH: Think Highsmith on the seas.
Well plotted, absorbing read with a whiff of Agatha Christie
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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.