River Deep

Oxford Mystery #7

by Maxine Barry

Please note this book was first published as RIVER DEEPTRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS ON THE RIVER THAMESMelisande Ray loves the Thames. Her beloved hotel, the Ray of Sunshine, overlooks its banks. But when the wealthy mogul Wendell James looks to set up a rival business nearby, he threatens to destroy everything she cares about. And is his interest in her more than just professional?YOU CAN GET INTO AN AWFUL LOT OF TROUBLE ON A CANAL BOAT!Gisela Ashley has just been through a nasty court case. She helped put a jewellery shop robber behind bars. But the criminal's mother approached her outside the court and gave her a frightening message. She decides to take a holiday on one of Melisande’s long boats, but a mix-up over names leaves her sharing the boat with ex-soldier Keefe Ashleigh. She can't quite understand why she feels so attracted to him. But who can she trust and who wants her dead?TWO WOMEN FACE DANGEROUS WATERS BUT WHO WILL BE PULLED UNDER?

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Romance author Maxine Barry is a pen name of English author Jacquie Walton. She also writes mystery novels under the pen names Joyce Cato, Jessie Daniels and Faith Martin.

Librarian's note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Reviews

[Julie Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Overall, I enjoyed this story except for the sex scenes but that's personal preference.

The characters were well-defined, the sense of place, great while the suspense kept me engaged.

I enjoyed the writing style - the best thing, in my opinion.

Worth a look.

[Doreen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very Good!

Very enjoyable romantic suspense mystery. There are 2 separate stories; one ! involving the hotel owner and the other a young woman, threatened after testifying in a robbery case, vacationing, safely she thinks, on a canal boat on he Thames! Plot moves between the 2 situations.

[C. Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great!

I love the romantic mystery. The characters were good. The plots (yes plural) were excellent. I have read several of Martin's series. I have missed one. I think men and women.an would enjoy them.

[Kathleen Randle · Rating 5 out of 5]

An Oxford Trual

This is one of the best stories I have read. It has everything you could wish for. I love Faith Martin's stories. This is one of the best.

[Audrey Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

Double trouble.

A great read two stories running parallel with one another but with different plots . Only problem is it ended too abruptly . Left me wanting more.

[Judith Byrne · Rating 5 out of 5]

An Oxford Trial

Thoroughly enjoyed this book,characters were all great,mystery surrounds,but all so simple,love the older man younger woman scenario,loved all aspects of the story.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very fanciful story line but thoroughly enjoyed the book.