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.

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

'Hot Tickets' Pick of the Week

Sharp, funny writing is married to complex plotting that whisks through various alternative realities in this mind-bending, time-travelling junket of a novel

Wise, honest, beautifully observed. One of the few writers I'll drop anything for

Straight-from-life characters, knife-sharp insight and almost unbearable suspense will have you racing through it

Perfect

A hell of a good book. Funny and scary

A cracking story cleverly told

Fascinating and compassionate

A funny, thought-provoking, acutely observed romantic comedy

A bittersweet tale by a gifted writer

Brilliant and original

Absolutely brilliant

A hilarious page-turner

I love Fallon, she's in a category all of her own - her books are great fun and her characters are fabulous, believable women who take no nonsense

The ultimate choice . . . filled with the author's signature themes, think turbulent relationships, tricky families and the need for self-belief. Keyes' [is] an international treasure

Cause for celebration . . . An engrossing novel full of wit and warmth. The humour never once detracts from the emotional depth.

Cause for jubilation . . . This proves her to be the reigning queen of British chick lit . . . insightful, funny and poignant

Praise for Marian Keyes

Gloriously funny

Funny but poignant

A total triumph

Not only is it a great story with funny, loveable characters, it made me laugh out loud

A beautifully written modern love story from Britain's best contemporary female author

Wonderfully written and completely engrossing, with exquisitely drawn characters in a brilliantly plotted narrative. It will make you think long after you finish the final page

A tender, funny and hopeful look at love, grief and life. Bumper box of tissues required

A beautiful read

Funny, heart-warming and extremely wise

A deeply satisfying book full of big emotions

A laugh-out-loud, rollicking good read and a very touching love story

Moyes is the queen of the classy weepy

A delight

A sparkling novel of hope and sacrifice’

Magical, heart-warming and time-bending story.