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The Deadly Travellers
Pretty, vivacious and alone in the world, Kate Tempest always enjoyed an unexpected adventure. But when a small Italian girl, whom she had been hired to escort across Europe, vanished into thin air on the Paris Express, even Kate was assailed by doubts and fears. Why had no-one admitted to seeing the girl board the train? And which of the two men in Kate's life was desperately trying to kill her? Caught in a terrifying web of betrayal and deceit, accused on all sides of being the victim of hallucinations, Kate found herself questioning which was the friend, and which the enemy—with absolutely no help to hand.
275 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1959
About the author
Dorothy Eden
117 books148 followersAka Mary Paradise.
Dorothy Eden was born in 1912 in New Zealand and died in 1982. She moved to England in 1954 after taking a trip around the world and falling in love with the country. She was best known for her many mystery and romance books as well as short stories that were published in periodicals. As a novelist, Dorothy Eden was renowned for her ability to create fear and suspense. This earned her many devoted readers throughout her lifetime.
Dorothy Eden was born in 1912 in New Zealand and died in 1982. She moved to England in 1954 after taking a trip around the world and falling in love with the country. She was best known for her many mystery and romance books as well as short stories that were published in periodicals. As a novelist, Dorothy Eden was renowned for her ability to create fear and suspense. This earned her many devoted readers throughout her lifetime.
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September 9, 2014
Don't let my three star review fool you, I actually kind of love this book for all that it is and all that it isn't. I'm actually glad that I did manage to find the clinch cover art that my copy has because it really does tell you almost everything you need to know. For one, this is a pulp read. The pacing and the characters and the scenario are all very much a part of that genre and it's well worth it if you can get your hands on a copy. It's a fast read, as they are meant to be and intriguing people that you don't mind piggybacking on to.
What the cover art does not tell you, however, is anything about the story. I think this is why this cover is important, particularly if you know or like anything related to pulp fiction. If you are a fan, you already know if you will like it or not and you come expecting that the picture has nothing to do with the story. (It really does have nothing to do with anything which I find delightful.) What might also be a bit on the disappointing side, however, is that this is not so much a romance as it is a detective story. If you were hoping for a good, lurid read about a teary-eyed heroine looking to tame the devil, you will be a little disappointed because the devil is a bit of a disappointment in this one. You'll also note that instead of milk maid who might just fall to pieces if you don't like her haircut, you have the main character who is much more spunky and, frankly, nosy than is usually good for a romance but perfect for an amateur detective.
I do suggest you read this if you are looking for something quick and fun. The story is fun and it moves as fast as the train that Kate Tempest is on.
What the cover art does not tell you, however, is anything about the story. I think this is why this cover is important, particularly if you know or like anything related to pulp fiction. If you are a fan, you already know if you will like it or not and you come expecting that the picture has nothing to do with the story. (It really does have nothing to do with anything which I find delightful.) What might also be a bit on the disappointing side, however, is that this is not so much a romance as it is a detective story. If you were hoping for a good, lurid read about a teary-eyed heroine looking to tame the devil, you will be a little disappointed because the devil is a bit of a disappointment in this one. You'll also note that instead of milk maid who might just fall to pieces if you don't like her haircut, you have the main character who is much more spunky and, frankly, nosy than is usually good for a romance but perfect for an amateur detective.
I do suggest you read this if you are looking for something quick and fun. The story is fun and it moves as fast as the train that Kate Tempest is on.
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February 9, 2020Wow! I wish I could give this book 10 stars!
This would have made a great Hitchcock movie! Hitchcock is even mentioned in this wonderfully satisfying novel. It's a definite YES in my book!
This would have made a great Hitchcock movie! Hitchcock is even mentioned in this wonderfully satisfying novel. It's a definite YES in my book!
May 18, 2021
The mystery was interesting enough, although Kate constantly getting gaslighted was extremely aggravating.
The book could have done without the racism, of course.
I found the romantic ending decidedly unsatisfying as William is thoroughly unlikable.
The book could have done without the racism, of course.
I found the romantic ending decidedly unsatisfying as William is thoroughly unlikable.
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June 17, 2023
4 STARS 🇮🇹
June 12, 2024
Look, all I’m saying is, if you’re going to call it ‘romantic suspense’ or ‘gothic romance,’ you can’t have the heroine wind up with her boring, dependable boyfriend when there’s a perfectly respectable darkly mysterious stranger standing by.
February 3, 2014
Another good read by Dorothy Eden. A girl is lost while being accompanied by a hired woman who begins to search for her lost charge. She is "helped" by two different men, one of which may be trying to kill her.
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