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Berkley (2007), 380 pages
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From New York Times bestselling author Amanda Quick comes a delightful romp filled with breathtaking suspense, dazzling wit, and steamy Victorian passion . . . The first kiss occurred in a dimly lit hallway on the upper floor of Elwin Hastings's grand house. Louisa Bryce never saw it coming. Of course, handsome, wealthy Anthony Stalbridge couldn't possibly have had romantic intentions. The kiss was merely meant to distract the armed guard about to catch the two unlikely sleuths. After all, the only thing these two interlopers have in common is a passionate interest in uncovering the dastardly secrets of Mr. Hastings-a prominent member of society whom they suspect of murder. Brought together by their desire for the truth, Anthony and Louisa finally discover the incriminating evidence they're looking for. But bringing Hastings to justice will be more perilous than they anticipate, especially since their thrilling attraction to danger-and, it turns out, to each other-might very well get in the way . . .… (more)
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LibraryThing member roxiereads
Typical Amanda Quick. Quite entertaining. Our hero and heroine meet while investigating the bad guy, for different reasons, and join forces. Set in Victorian England. Worth reading.
LibraryThing member wyvernfriend
Louisa is hiding in plain sight as a dowdy widow. Her past is something that she's ashamed of and she holds out little hope for a happy future. Anthony Stalbridge is interested in her and their first real encounter is when he kisses her outside Elwin Hastings' bedroom while they're both attending a
His reasons for being there are different to hers. She's investigating for a scandal sheet, while he's trying to find out whether his fiancee's death was truly a suicide. Both of them have an interest in Mr Hastings and they propose to join forces to bring him to justice.
With a lot of twists and turns this story brings the two characters together and is quite an amusing read. I enjoyed it immensely and look forward to more of the same.
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ball.His reasons for being there are different to hers. She's investigating for a scandal sheet, while he's trying to find out whether his fiancee's death was truly a suicide. Both of them have an interest in Mr Hastings and they propose to join forces to bring him to justice.
With a lot of twists and turns this story brings the two characters together and is quite an amusing read. I enjoyed it immensely and look forward to more of the same.
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LibraryThing member pmgaecon
Great Amanda Quick hard back book, that measures up to her previous works
LibraryThing member SunnySD
The river is a common last resort for young women in trouble of one sort or another with no apparent way out But when the Thames claims the life of three women, two of them from Polite Society, in a short period of time, Anthony Stalbridge is suspicious. After all, he had been intending to marry
There's little that's new in Quick's plot, including the main characters. Anthony's family is interesting, but the members get short shrift. Not her best work, although the preview in the back of her latest entry in the Harmony series, Dark Light (written as Jayne Castle) sounds a bit more fun.
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one of them. His investigation leads him to the home of Edwin Hastings, husband of one of the other deceased women, and a hallway encounter with the widow, Mrs. Louisa Bryce. Louisa has her own reasons for being in the hallway -- she's also searching for evidence against Hastings, and has her own secrets to hide. Anthony and Louisa join forces, and ultimately wrap up all the loose ends in what has become traditional Amanda Quick style.There's little that's new in Quick's plot, including the main characters. Anthony's family is interesting, but the members get short shrift. Not her best work, although the preview in the back of her latest entry in the Harmony series, Dark Light (written as Jayne Castle) sounds a bit more fun.
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LibraryThing member amf0001
I don't know if I can read Amanda Quick any more. I hadn't read her books for a while (a good few years) finding the serial aspect of the crime solving that clearly inspired her didn't interest me. But someone told me this was good, so I got it from the library.
Hmm.... Just didn't work for me at
Even this critique is generic. The book was about the 'murderess' who 'drowned herself' to escape punishment, and the hero who wants to avenge his drowned fiance.
Hmm.... Just didn't work for me at
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all, on any level. Really not interesting mystery, no sexual tension, irritating heroine, uncharismatic hero, cardboard villain. . I read the first 100 pages and then skimmed, then read the back, then couldn't be bothered going any further. I think she's just not my cup of tea anymore. This was totally forgettable and bland, and felt like 100 other books, some of which were better written. C-Even this critique is generic. The book was about the 'murderess' who 'drowned herself' to escape punishment, and the hero who wants to avenge his drowned fiance.
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LibraryThing member NemesisClaws
Great story, and kept me enthralled to the end. Only thing I didn't like was that the male character didn't really discuss his emotions with the female character till the very end of the book. Kinda got the shrift in my opinion.
LibraryThing member punxsygal
The flowing Thames holds the secret of the deaths of two women, Anthony Stalbridge’s fiancee and Elwin Hastings’ wife. One woman was found, the other was not found. Louisa Bryce is the reincarnation of a third woman who has supposedly committed suicide in the river. The charade was necessary
As the river flows, so does the story. The witty, spirited conversations between Anthony and Louisa were enjoyable, particularly as she was unaware of the effect that she was having on Anthony. As the mystery unfolds, many of the incidents are predictable, but entertaining nevertheless.
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after she bludgeoned a “Lord” who attacked her in her home. She now lives as the poor country relation/companion to a society lady. Louisa also writes as a reporter for a sensational newspaper and uses her connections on the fringe of society as the source of her stories. While attending a party at the Hastings’ home, Louisa begins to snoop around on the second floor. Just outside a bedroom, she runs into Anthony Stalbridge who sweeps her into a kiss as a guard enters the hallway. The kiss leads to their collaboration to seek the reason behind the death of Anthony’s fiancee.As the river flows, so does the story. The witty, spirited conversations between Anthony and Louisa were enjoyable, particularly as she was unaware of the effect that she was having on Anthony. As the mystery unfolds, many of the incidents are predictable, but entertaining nevertheless.
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LibraryThing member kerrycarter76
Sort of Let Me Down.
There were a few things that bothered me about The River Knows. First the story just seemed to grope along at a snail's pace. I didn't find to many parts in the story that kept me in suspense, which is unusual for Amanda Quick. She always seemed to have knack for blending,
There were a few things that bothered me about The River Knows. First the story just seemed to grope along at a snail's pace. I didn't find to many parts in the story that kept me in suspense, which is unusual for Amanda Quick. She always seemed to have knack for blending,
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suspense, romance and humor with characters that you enjoy. I've always enjoyed Amanda Quick and normally the heroine is strong, with a mysterious flare, but this book sort of let me down. But despite these criticisms, I still thought the book was a worthwhile read. Show Less
LibraryThing member SharonSommers
Lots of Suspense and a wonderful story woven by Amanda
Set in the late Victorian era of England, this is a charming romance with a dose of a compelling tale of mystery to boot. The reader will find that the characters are well-developed and realistic. There is humor which I always appreciate and
The novel has the main character Louisa Bryce, the journalist, and then there's the wealthy Anthony Stalbridge that is seeking answers to his fiancé Fiona drowning that has been ruled a suicide. These two connect and fall in love. I'll stop here.
I found that that this tale has plenty of action and a number of surprises. If you haven't read any of Quick's books this is an excellent introduction to her writing skills.
Set in the late Victorian era of England, this is a charming romance with a dose of a compelling tale of mystery to boot. The reader will find that the characters are well-developed and realistic. There is humor which I always appreciate and
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some of the supporting characters actually made me think of someone that I had known over the years. As the story moves along in this enticing story of society's upper-class that is cloaked in dark secrets that are tied to the Thames River, hence the title: The River Knows. The novel has the main character Louisa Bryce, the journalist, and then there's the wealthy Anthony Stalbridge that is seeking answers to his fiancé Fiona drowning that has been ruled a suicide. These two connect and fall in love. I'll stop here.
I found that that this tale has plenty of action and a number of surprises. If you haven't read any of Quick's books this is an excellent introduction to her writing skills.
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LibraryThing member love2laf
Fast, pleasant read, good for the dock.
LibraryThing member Helenliz
Yes, I know - this is one of those authors that I seriously considered not admitting to. Her books are the intellectual equivalent of candyfloss, but every now and then candyfloss is just right. Milton was a bit too hard going on the Isle of Man ferry, a bit too much noise & distractions to really
They're usually written fairly well to formula - single society man meets a woman considered unsuitable as a wife (in society's eyes), for some reason falls for her & has to win her round, usually via one or two "romantic interludes". This one features murder, of his previous fiance, and one she committed, all of which are enmeshed together. Some vague historical detail sets them in ~ 18th century, but they're nice and easy, they always end happily - her heros are rather of the dashing variety and I doubt I'd turn them down for eating crisps in bed!
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settle into it, whereas this was just right, kept the brain busy enough for the passage to whizz by.They're usually written fairly well to formula - single society man meets a woman considered unsuitable as a wife (in society's eyes), for some reason falls for her & has to win her round, usually via one or two "romantic interludes". This one features murder, of his previous fiance, and one she committed, all of which are enmeshed together. Some vague historical detail sets them in ~ 18th century, but they're nice and easy, they always end happily - her heros are rather of the dashing variety and I doubt I'd turn them down for eating crisps in bed!
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LibraryThing member EmpressReece
This was my first Quick book and I really liked it. I listened to the Audio version and I thought the narrator did a very good job also. I'm definitely going to listen to more of Quicks books if they have the same narrator otherwise I will read. Looking forward to seeing what else she has to offer.
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2007-04-24