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Dangerous Crossing
Dangerous Crossing: The captivating Richard & Judy Book Club 2017 page-turner | Rachel Rhys
*NOW A RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK 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 ***************************** 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? *************************************** 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
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Dangerous Crossing | Rachel Rhys
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PROMPT: SHIPS OR SAILING

A voyage of a life time for Lily?  Did it turn out that way?

DANGEROUS CROSSING had me hooked from the opening sentence.  Knowing something was going to happen on the ship that had someone arrested when they docked, kept the mystery and intrigue high as you waited for the event to happen.

It‘s a good one!!

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Sounds good! ⛵️📚 3mo
Eggs Great choice! I love how you always share a quick summary of the book 👌🏼 3mo
SilversReviews @Eggs Thanks. Good to hear. 😀❤️ 3mo
SilversReviews @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I enjoyed it. Thanks. 3mo
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TheAromaofBooks
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Mehso-so

This book had such a great premise and setting, but in the end it didn't really work for me. I had trouble connecting with the MC, Lily, who really blew hot and cold, I thought. A lot of the character development felt uneven to me. The opening chapter has a woman being arrested for murder, then we go back in time to the beginning of the voyage. I kept waiting for something to happen (or for someone to get knocked off!) but nothing really did, ⬇️

TheAromaofBooks (cont'd) other than everyone having lots of feelings. The ending also felt a bit overly dramatic for my taste. Still, I did love the 1939 setting, with its feeling of impending doom and denial.

Although this one wasn't for me, a lot of people have loved it, so if anyone (in the US, since postage is sad right now) would like this one, let me know and I would be happy to mail it to you!!
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Cinfhen Great photo and awesome review (edited) 2y
Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 2y
TheSpineView Awesome 2y
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TheEllieMo
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I am posting one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, some will be new. Don‘t judge me - I have a lot of books. Join the fun if you want.
This is day 158
#BooksToRead #TBRPile #TBRMountain

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A Dangerous Crossing | Rachel Rhys
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Today‘s Prompt: SAFE PASSAGE

A voyage of a life time for Lily? Did it turn out that way?

Read my review and see if it really did turn out to be a safe passage. 😊

A FAB read.

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/y286o494

Eggs Perfect 👏🏻👍🏼 4y
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SilversReviews
A Dangerous Crossing | Rachel Rhys
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FEATURING: A DANGEROUS CROSSING by Rachel Rhys

A voyage of a life time for Lily? Did it turn out that way?

DANGEROUS CROSSING was a study of people, their secrets, their lives, and their observations.

Historical fiction fans as well as mystery lovers definitely will want to read DANGEROUS CROSSING.

A FAVORITE of 2018.

https://tinyurl.com/y286o494

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A Dangerous Crossing | Rachel Rhys
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Today‘s Prompt: SHIP

DANGEROUS CROSSING had me hooked from the opening sentence. Knowing something was going to happen on the “ship” that had someone arrested when they docked, kept the mystery and intrigue high.

DANGEROUS CROSSING was a study of people, their secrets, their lives, and their observations.

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/y286o494

OriginalCyn620 Sounds good! 5y
SilversReviews @OriginalCyn620 It was VERY good. 5y
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Luvtoread
Mehso-so

Strong ending, but such a long, slow time to get there! I thought this was going to be more suspenseful than it was, and feel a bit misled from the synopsis. While the ending was very strong, the book definitely took its time to get there! I voluntarily reviewed an eARC copy provided by the publisher.

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SilversReviews
A Dangerous Crossing | Rachel Rhys
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If you haven't read this book, you are missing out.

DANGEROUS CROSSING was a study of people, their secrets, their lives, and their observations.

Historical fiction fans as well as mystery lovers definitely will want to read DANGEROUS CROSSING.

Full Review on my blog and at the link below.

https://silversolara.blogspot.com/2018/01/dangerous-crossing-by-rachel-rhys.html

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MelindaOtt
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I just received this delightful piece of #bookmail . A historical thriller? Yes, please! But @atriabooks screwed up my picture with that big orange sticker (you should have stuck it on the back!) #books #newrelease #thriller #historicalfiction #DangerousCrossing #RachelRhys

Icewineanne Received an advance copy too & the publisher put their sticker in the upper right of the cover.....🙄 6y
Icewineanne ...don‘t get me wrong....love the chance to be an early reader but i also enjoy looking at a “clean” cover while perusing 😉 6y
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#JINGLESHELVES

TODAY'S PHOTO: CURRENT READ

This book grabbed me as soon as I read the first sentence. The cover helped too. :) LOVING IT.

DANGEROUS CROSSING by Rachel Rhys.

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Amie
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Mehso-so

I was so bored at about 35% into this that I skipped to the last three chapters. I disliked that it was written in present tense. I didn't realize until the end that it's based on a true story, which makes it more interesting, but I don't think this novel does that story justice.

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kellock
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I made my decision. Going purely on the cover I'm sure I'm going to love it 🤓💞

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I‘m guilty of that!! I‘m so sucker for beautiful covers! That‘s how I fell in love with Beatriz Williams‘s books!!📚😘 6y
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Verity
A Dangerous Crossing | Rachel Rhys
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Spotted in the supermarket yesterday: they've changed the cover for the paperback. I miss the ocean liner.

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SaraRosett
A Dangerous Crossing | Rachel Rhys
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I bought this one mostly because of the cover. I love the mix of image font...and it's set on an ocean liner. 🚢📚
#YouHadMeAtOceanLiner

#anditsaugust #forfontssake
#mysterybooks #historicalmystery

JazzFeathers I've never heard of this author, but l'm intrigued 6y
SaraRosett I‘m enjoying it, but I took a break for the #agathachristieclub books and some library books that are coming due. 6y
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Verity
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Saturday night book: Rachel Rhys's A Dangerous Crossing. The blurb I have says it's a cross between Christie and Highsmith, which is an exciting idea.

Stephjones01 Just finished it and an enjoyable book but wasn‘t Christie or Highsmith standard, IMO 6y
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