Death on the Rhine, Vivian Conroy
Death on the Rhine, Vivian Conroy
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Death on the Rhine

Author: Vivian Conroy

Narrator: Jessica Whittaker

Unabridged: 8 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/24/2025


Synopsis

'Calling all mystery lovers, this one’s for you!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The Atlanta Ashford cosy crime stories are perfect' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Readers are loving the Miss Ashford Investigates Series: – A luxury cruise Hidden family secrets A body on board… A birthday trip to Bonn sees amateur detective Atalanta Ashford drawn into the scandalous will of a wealthy grandmother during a scenic cruise down along the Rhine. But growing tensions lead to a sudden and shocking death. Facing suspicion all around, Atalanta must unravel a deadly web of family secrets as treacherous as the river they voyage on, to find the killer. Look out for the other Miss Ashford mysteries and get your passports ready as you travel with her to some of the most sought-after destinations on the continent… Each title can be read as standalone and in any order. Book 1: Mystery in Provence Book 2: Last Seen in Santorini Book 3: A Fatal Encounter in Tuscany Book 4: Last Dance in Salzburg Book 5: Death on the Rhine Book 6: Trouble in the Alps Book 7: Peril in Positano 'Good plot and characters' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Pick up this novel and you will find it hard to put it down again' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This cozy mystery is filled with drama, a lot of glamour and an intriguing thrilling mystery' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'You should definitely add this entire series to your TBR' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Death on the Rhine is a fun, well-rounded murder mystery and I would happily recommend it to fans of cosy murder mysteries.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I’ve been a fan of this series!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I definitely didn't see those last couple twists coming' ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reviews

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on July 06, 2025

Oooh this one was good! I loved the Rhine River cruise and how the setting and mythology worked into the story. The mystery was also very interesting and I loved Atalanta’s love/hate relationship with the police detective who knew her grandfather. They were a good team for the most part and I liked......more

Goodreads review by Kelly on February 22, 2025

Death on the Rhine is the fifth book in the Miss Ashford Investigates series, time does fly when you’re having fun! If you haven’t read the previous books, I’m sure you’ll be fine to read this one, since sufficient background information is provided. If you like your Golden Age mysteries with a spot......more

Goodreads review by Matleena on July 04, 2025

Excuse me!!!!???? This was a bit different than the other four books being far more serious and dark, but also quite interesting. The main villain, because villain he was, was straight up psychopath and I actually felt quite crept out by him. Bro had no remorse at all. But I like how the characters we......more

Goodreads review by Janet on April 03, 2025

A birthday trip to Bonn sees amateur detective Atalanta Ashford drawn into the scandalous will of a wealthy grandmother during a scenic cruise down along the Rhine. But growing tensions lead to a sudden and shocking death. Facing suspicion all around, Atalanta must unravel a deadly web of family sec......more

Goodreads review by Antigoni on March 07, 2025

A charming mystery with delightful characters, but lacking the twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end. Death on the Rhine by Vivian Conroy is a cozy mystery that offers a charming setting, but unfortunately, it falls short in the plot department. If you’re a fan of the Amelia Peabody ser......more


Quotes

Readers are loving the Miss Ashford Investigates Series: ‘The story provided the kind of escapism that I would expect from reading a cosy mystery…It did remind me a little bit of Agatha Christie too!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Real escapism…for me the book was an absolute win’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absolute pleasure to read…I definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a cosy mystery’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Vivian Conroy creates a cozy mystery that will bring readers into her colorful world and a mystery that needs to be solved’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Very much in the style of Agatha Christie, the story twists and turns, with no one being who they first appear to be. I found myself suspicious of everyone right until the very, satisfying, end! Fabulous’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Allowed me to thoroughly enjoy my arm-chair traveler experience to both Venice and Santorini…You'll hear, see, and smell the noises, voices, vivid blues of the sea, and aroma of the flowers. All without leaving home!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐