Books like Thinner Than Water by Elizabeth Ferrars
In the third book of the Virginia and Felix Freer series, doctors Virginia and Felix Freer are drawn together again after a brief separation. Their reunion coincides with an old friend's wedding, where an unexpected series of murders—starting with Gavin Brownlow’s father and followed by the death of his sister—throws the couple into a sudden investigation. As they chase clues, they uncover sinister ties to past events that place their safety and the truth at risk.
The novel blends detective work with the professional world of women physicians, exploring the personal stakes when professional and personal lives collide.
Set in contemporary England, it follows the Freers as they navigate grief, violence, and the fragile bonds of marriage while dissecting a cold‑blooded crime.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Elizabeth Ferrars
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