What secrets are people keeping about the murdered woman's life?

When the crew of the paddle-steamer Mary B find the body in the woodpile by the river, they also find the woman's children abandoned at their shack. How much do they know about the death, and more importantly, where is their father? But the children are not the only ones giving Emma concern, as she battles with a fractious crew. Are they just tired of one another's company, or is it something more?

Secrets begin to emerge as the Mary B journeys up river, collecting information, accidents, wool and passengers, including a rescued Jack Russell who earns his way. When the final secret is revealed Emma wonders how well you ever really know anyone.

"Emma is an excellent character; strong willed and determined not to be over-ruled by the men in her life...I have no hesitation in recommending A Body in the Woodpile highly, and am really looking forward to book 3." Brenda Telford, Goodreads