Content levels
Positive tags
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Themes
Synopsis
On the banks of the River Deben in Suffolk lies a set of barns dating back to the Anglo Saxons, within their walls secrets have laid buried for centuries. Zoe and Ken have just moved into one of the barns, ready to start a new life away from the hustle and bustle of the city. To the outside world they seem like an ordinary couple, but underneath they are growing more distant by the day. And when Zoe becomes close to local recluse, Leo, she finds her attraction to him undeniable. Whilst farmers are ploughing the land surrounding the barns, sets of human bones are found and when the police arrive it becomes clear that the bones are much older than first suspected ... From an ancient burial ground to a Victorian murder, Erskine will have you gripped as the mystery unfolds across the ages.
Is River of Destiny appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This dual-timeline mystery involves Victorian-era murder, ancient burial grounds, and an affair between the married protagonist and a local recluse. Moderate violence through historical murder mystery elements and moderate sexual content through romantic tension.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and cheating.
Who'll love this
Adults will be gripped by the mystery spanning centuries and the forbidden romance that unfolds as ancient secrets surface.