An Oxford Trial

Faith Martin is the author of the beloved Hillary Greene series. Her books have sold over two million copies. Now discover her writing as Maxine Barry.

Please note: this book was first published as River Deep.

Trials and tribulations on the River Thames.

Melisande 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 jewelry 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?